Bulelwa Payi

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‘Apartheid cops killed Haron’

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The apartheid police’s Special Branch was responsible for the murder of political activist and religious leader Imam Abdullah Haron, a court heard.

NSFAS CEO on ‘leave’

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The CEO at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been put on special leave.

Cape businessman out on R10k bail

Bulelwa Payi|Published

After spending 25 days in prison, businessman Ridwaan Rajah has been granted bail of R10 000 by the Western Cape High Court.

NSFAS probing ‘fraud’

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The National Student Aid Financial Scheme (NSFAS) has launched an investigation into the alleged fraudulent withdrawals of allowances from students’ accounts.

Housing changes subsidies rise

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The national government has moved to increase housing subsidies, but beneficiaries and activists are sceptical on whether they would see the fruits of it any time ...

Final warning proposed for Zahid Badroodien

Bulelwa Payi|Published

A City of Cape Town disciplinary committee, composed of 50% DA members, has recommended that Zahid Badroodien be issued with a final written warning for the tampering ...

Police captain accuses Bok scrum-half Faf of ‘attempted murder’

Brandon Nel and Bulelwa Payi|Published

Springbok Rugby World Cup-star Francois “Faf” de Klerk has been accused of threatening to use a panga to hack a Stellenbosch police captain to death and for hurling ...

NSFAS told to recoup money owed

Bulelwa Payi|Published

NSFAS has been urged to recover money owed to it from colleges and students.

Sewage drain deaths probed

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the tragic deaths of three contract workers who were trapped inside a sewage manhole in Mitchells Plain ...

Kidnapped mom Shireen Essop found safe

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Shireen Essop, 32, who was allegedly kidnapped nearly three weeks ago has been found, her family has confirmed.

Onnie’s K-word slur sparks school protest

Bulelwa Payi|Published

A teacher at Fish Hoek High School has been suspended for using the K-word in class, sparking a protest by pupils.

108 District Six claimants get home keys

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Nearly three decades later, 108 District Six claimants finally received the keys to their homes, as part of the land restitution process.

NSFAS students still await allowances

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Struggling students are still waiting for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to pay out allowances for study materials and meals.

Justice vowed for murdered top cop Charl Kinnear

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated his commitment to find and bring to justice all those responsible for the murder of top detective Charl Kinnear.

‘Cops gunned for Kinnear’

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika , Karabo Ngoepe and Bulelwa Payi|Published

Murdered top cop Charl Kinnear was planning to bust two high-ranking officers involved in a guns-to-gangs racket at SAPS head office in Pretoria before he was killed. ...

District Six claimants promised homes in ‘three years’

Bulelwa Payi|Published

A glimmer of hope has emerged for claimants of District Six who have long awaited their return to the area.

Newlands Stadium in danger of demolition

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Western Province Rugby bosses remain tight-lipped amid reports that the historic Newlands Stadium building will soon make way for a mixed-use development.

Unidentified bodies pile up at city's mortuaries

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Unidentified bodies in the province are said to be between 420 and 450, according to the department of health ?at any given time?.

Family demands 'the truth' after City employee drowns in sewage

Bulelwa Payi|Published

The family of a City of Cape Town employee who drowned in a pond of sewage at a treatment plant fear they may never know the truth about what transpired.

Eskom in hot water over billing ‘mistakes’

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Eskom faces a possible class-action lawsuit after some customers received exorbitant electricity bills.

No load shedding in winter, says Eskom

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Eskom says it does not foresee any load shedding this winter - even though the demand for electricity may increase slightly.

Return of Truman Prince

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Truman Prince is looking to make a comeback to politics this year.

Sleuth suing State

Bulelwa Payi|Published

Andre Lincoln wants R16m compensation for damages related to malicious and unlawful prosecution.