Cape Town electronic hailing drivers struggle due to license
Cape Town e-hailing drivers have raised concerns over the difficulty of obtaining an operating license and are at risk of closing their vehicles, EWN reports. The Western Cape e-hailing Association is opposed to the city’s strict enforcement and calls for a more generous approach. Association representative Omar Parker argues that reservoirs should be part of a progressive system rather than immediate. Meanwhile, the Western Cape Mobility division has approved 3,354 new operating licenses, first served, out of over 14,000 applications. The quota has been reached, and the City of Cape Town says no further applications will be supported.
Family demands student suicide answers
The family of Joseph Maimera, a 12th grade learner at Kgabo Junior High School in Mokokon village, Limpopo, who died of suicide last October, is dissatisfied with the continued silence on the issues of the Department of Education. Maimella is said to have taken his own life after some teachers publicly shared his progress report, leading to claims of bullying. His sister, Anna Maimera, expressed her dissatisfaction with the department not providing updates or accountability despite seeking legal help. She criticized the lack of transparency and said that despite their seeking legal counsel, they were sent by the pillar.
Gauteng Govt has been accused of ignoring the misuse of the Tembisa Rehab Fund
The Gauteng government is facing accusations of ignoring mismanagement in the funds allocated to establish a drug rehabilitation centre in Tembisa, EWN reports. The government had set aside R20 million for the planning stage of the rehabilitation facility, but more than R34 million has since been spent. Social Development Mec Faith Mazibuko said the funds were used for services such as quantitative surveys and town planning. Refiloe Nt’sheke, a member of the Democratic Alliance’s Congress, called for accountability and questioned how it was spent planning millions alone without visible progress, claiming Gauteng residents were better worth it.
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