April 9, 2020

Willowton to the rescue

Struggling small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been thrown a lifeline through a new fund set up by the Willowton Group and Al Baraka Bank.

April 9, 2020

Muslim groups go to courts to challenge lockdown

Niyanta Singh A group of Muslim theologians, representing more than 20 South African mosques and their worshippers, will be approaching the courts to challenge the national lockdown regulations prohibiting large groups from attending daily prayers.

April 9, 2020

KZN Treasury steps in after blankets deal

Clive Ndou And Niyanta Singh The KZN Treasury will institute an independent investigation into the alleged irregular R22 million procurement of blankets by the Social Development Department for distribution to the homeless.

April 8, 2020

Comrades set to move

Carl Peters Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) chairperson Cheryl Winn has apologised to runners for the uncertainty over the race set for June, but says a postponement is now likely and a final decision will be made by April 17.

April 8, 2020

Mkondeni Fresh Produce Market sanitised and open

Nokuthula Ntuli Pietermaritzburg's Fresh Produce Market, in Mkondeni, has been sanitised and is open for business after a worker there recently tested positive for Covid-19.