South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Photos: Stock/Canva
In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday, 14 February 2024, early fuel projections for March 2024 shows that BAD news.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
The very early fuel projections for March 2024 show that BAD news lies ahead for diesel and petrol car owners.
Meanwhile, the IRR says state capture prosecutions are like treating a deep would with painkillers instead of undergoing surgery.
A teacher at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto has been suspended over allegations of racism.
In other news, South Africans are warned of fake institutions. They are urged to verify college authenticity before enrolling to avoid fake qualifications.
Devon Hofmeyr, Steve Hofmeyr’s son, and two others have been arrested. Steve Hofmeyr asks for money from people on social media.
The very early fuel projections from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for March 2024 shows that BAD news lies ahead for diesel and petrol car owners.
The data is trending towards a big increase for both diesel and petrol prices at the pumps.
Prosecuting people involved in State Capture will not solve South Africa’s rampant corruption in businesses, police services, government departments and agencies, schools, hospitals, and clinics, according to the Institute of Race Relations (IRR).
The research and policy organisation says corruption is a symptom of a deeper systemic problem and prosecuting people is like treating a deep would with painkillers instead of undergoing surgery.
South Africans are cautioned about the prevalence of fake institutions, both within the country and abroad. It’s important for them to verify the legitimacy of colleges or universities before enrolling to avoid obtaining fake qualifications.
In a collaborative effort showcased during a joint media briefing on Monday, key stakeholders including the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), Council on Higher Education (CHE), and Umalusi, rallied to address the pressing issue of bogus institutions and fraudulent qualifications.
The police has arrested Steve Hofmeyr’s son, Devon Hofmeyr, and two others pending charges of public violence, obstructing a police officer, and assaulting a worker. There is a fourth accused who is not yet in custody. Steve Hofmeyr asks for money from people on social media.
Devon Hofmeyr, Willem Petzer, and Tewie Wessels appeared in court on Monday in Groblersdal, Limpopo, on charges of public violence. The fourth accused, Dries Olivier, could not attend due to illness, according to Maroela Media.
A teacher at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto has been suspended over allegations of racisms.
The independent school has often found its self embroiled in racism cases. Last year the executive head of Curro Protea Glen was suspended after she called a teacher a monkey.
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