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Eyewitness News
13-07-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
KZN Human Settlements Dept forks out R33m for building to house evicted flood victims
DURBAN - KwaZulu-Natal's Human Settlement department forked out R33 million to purchase Montclair Lodge in efforts to house displaced flood victims. Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma revealed this during a media briefing on Saturday, where he gave an update on the current placement of families who were evicted from Bayside Hotel. About 150 flood victims found themselves stranded yet again due to late payments to the hotel earlier this week. Department spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, said that they have since provided alternative accommodation in Umbilo for the affected families. "The MEC announced that the department has bought a building that belonged to Transnet, the Montlcair Lodge. About R34 million has been paid to Transnet, and the building has been transferred to the department."
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
South Africa's housing crisis deepens as R34 billion budget faces backlash over corruption and inefficiency
DA and EFF slam Simelane's budget, raising concerns over a VBS-linked loan, stalled projects, and inflation's impact on delivery amid a 2.3 million-unit housing backlog. Political parties have rejected the Department of Human Settlements' R34 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, accusing the department of mismanagement, inefficiency, and making promises that will not materialise. Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament Luyuyo Mphiti, quoting President Cyril Ramaphosa, warned that unchecked corruption threatens to erode faith in democracy itself. 'If corruption is not arrested, the greatest damage will not be in the funds stolen, the jobs lost, or the services not delivered. The greatest damage will be in the belief in democracy itself.' Mphiti pointed to what he called a 'catastrophic collapse' within the department, citing ongoing investigations, suspensions, and resignations of senior officials across major housing entities such as the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA), and the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC). He criticised the appointment of Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, referring to corruption allegations and an active SAPS investigation. This comes after revelations that, during her tenure as mayor at the Polokwane Municipality, Simelane took a loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions through the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank to purchase a coffee shop in Sandton. 'Minister Simelane cannot be trusted with a single rand, let alone R33 billion of this budget,' Mphiti said. 'The dysfunction is impeding the delivery of affordable housing in our country.' Simelane tabled the Department of Human Settlements' 2025/26 Budget Vote under the theme 'Leveraging technologies for resilient, sustainable human settlements,' pledging to deliver over 41,944 housing units, 32,250 serviced sites, 3,000 social housing units, and eradicate 8,047 mud houses.
Edinburgh Reporter
01-07-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Looking back in time with The Old Edinburgh Club
This is the list for July: 1 July – In 1505, the Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh were formally incorporated as a craft guild of the city, and this recognition is embodied in the Seal of Cause (or Charter of Privileges); the organisation is now known as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. And in 1999, Queen Elizabeth officially opened the new Scottish Parliament in its temporary home in the Assembly Hall on The Mound. 2 July – In 1919, in the early hours, the biggest airship in Britain (the 643ft-long R34) left its hangar at the airfield at East Fortune, took off and headed west; after a journey of four and a half days that encountered poor weather and engine problems the dirigible landed in the USA completing the first east-to-west aerial crossing of the Atlantic. 4 July – In 1505, the provost, bailies, and council announced that they had given Thomas Glendunwyne the post of burgh Bellman with the task of ensuring the High Street was kept clean. And in 1785, James Hutton, geologist, publicly read an abstract of his theory of uniformitarianism for the first time at the meeting of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Also in 1884, the Theatre Royal burnt down. William John Macquorn Rankine 5 July – In 1560, the Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was signed, the purpose being that French and English troops would withdraw from Scotland; and Mary and François were to agree to give up any claim to the English crown and recognize Elizabeth as the rightful Queen; the treaty was never ratified by Mary. And in 1820, scientist William John Macquorn Rankine was born in Edinburgh; Rankine specialised in thermodynamics and his detailed knowledge of the workings of steam engines was sparked by work he carried out as a teenager during study breaks, at the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway where his father worked. Also in 1847, the final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach took place; henceforth mail would travel by train. 7 July – In 1548, the Treaty of Haddington was signed between the French and the Scots at the Nunnery of Haddington in which Mary was betrothed to the Dauphin of France; (See for full text.) And in 1559, John Knox became the first Protestant minister appointed in Edinburgh. Also in 1675, the council granted to Mr James Sunderland, a herbalist, a nineteen-year tenancy of the yard and gardener's house at Trinity College with the obligation that he keep the roof and yard walls in good repair. 8 July – In 1823, the death of Sir Henry Raeburn at his house in St Bernard's, Stockbridge, was announced. 9 July – In 1940, the first major air raid on Edinburgh began with five 250-pound bombs and six incendiaries falling near Craigmillar Castle, a 1,000-pound bomb fell beside Albert Dock, Newhaven, three bombs fell on railway lines at Leith and 48 incendiaries at Seafield Road; 38 civilians were injured and 8 died. 10 July – In 1633, the sailing ship 'Blessing of Burntisland' carrying gold, jewellery, and silver plate belonging to King Charles I, sank in the Firth of Forth; only two of its thirty-five passengers and crew survived. 12 July – In 1698, a fleet of five ships set sail from the Port of Leith for the Isthmus of Darien in Panama; the ships were launching the Darien Scheme, a project which aimed to establish a Scottish overseas colony in the New World to rival those of England and Spain; the scheme was to prove a disaster and caused the ruin of dozens of businessmen and landowners who had invested in the project; the main consequence was the subsequent Union between Scotland and England. And in 1838, the Reverend John Jamieson, lexicographer, philologist, and antiquary, died in a house in George Square. ⚓ 16 ships; only 1 returned 💀 2,000 deaths 📉 1 damaged economy The Darien Scheme was Scotland's failed colony. Explore this & other stories from the bookshelves of @welovehistory's Trinity House: 👉 🖼 Glasgow University Library. Licensor @Scranlife — Historic Environment Scotland (@HistEnvScot) December 22, 2022 14th Scottish National War Memorial 15th Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Queen Street,Edinburgh. National Galleries of Scotland. 14 July – In 1798, the United States' Consulate opened in Edinburgh. And in 1927, the Scottish National War Memorial opened in Edinburgh Castle. 15 July – In 1693, Mr James Sutherland, keeper of the Physic Garden, submitted a petition to the council explaining that he had paid his rent punctually but over the past 2 years the Gardener's House has become completely dilapidated. And in 1889, the National Portrait Gallery for Scotland opened in Edinburgh. 16 July – In 1859, the Prince of Wales arrived in Edinburgh to prepare for his entrance to Oxford. And in 1901, at around 12:30 an ear-splitting explosion broke out at the Tod Brothers flour mill in Baker's Place, Stockbridge, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake and claiming the lives of six people. Also in 1970, the 13th Commonwealth Games opened in Edinburgh. 17th Adam Smith 17 July – In 1790, Scottish economist Adam Smith died in Edinburgh at the age of 67; Smith is regarded as one of the founding fathers of philosophy and economics; his portrait has featured on both Scottish and English banknotes and he is commemorated by a statue at St Giles Cathedral. 18 July – In 1898, actor John Stuart was born in Edinburgh; he appeared in more than 150 films including The Loves of Mary Queen of Scots (1923), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1932), Escape From Broadmoor (1948), Sink the Bismarck (1960), and Superman (1978). And in 1940, bombs fell on Leith and Newhaven. 19 July – In 1911, the Foundation Stone of the Usher Hall was laid. 22 July – In 1913, Edinburgh Zoo opened for the first time. And in 1940, more bombs fell on Leith and Newhaven. 23 July – In 1637, the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (often referred to as the English Civil War) began by footstools being thrown at the preacher in St Giles in Edinburgh in protest against the new prayerbook proposed by Charles I; tradition has it that Jenny Geddes shouted 'Ye daur say Mass in ma lug!' and threw her chair at the pulpit. 27th – The Royal Scottish Academy 29th – James Craig's plan 27 July – In 1760, the Scottish School of Design was founded in Edinburgh; it later became the Royal Institution and finally the Royal Scottish Academy. 29 July – In 1565, the widowed Mary, Queen of Scots, married Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, Duke of Albany, in the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. And in 1767, the Town Council presented James Craig's plan of Edinburgh's New Town. 30 July – In 1335, a body of Scots led by the Earl of Moray at the Battle of Boroughmuir defeated an English force en route to join Edward III and his army at Perth; the English king had invaded two years earlier, marking the start of the Second War of Scottish Independence. And in 1496, Mr William Forbes, provost of the Collegiate Kirk of St Giles granted the land and chamber of the curate and the school below to the burgh in order to enable the city to enlarge the churchyard and parish burying-ground. Also in 1588, the Earl of Bothwell killed Sir William Stewart in Blackfriars Wynd. 31 July – In 1871, the Emperor and Empress of Brazil, Dom Pedro II and Theresa Christina Maria, visited Edinburgh. Compiled by Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club, [email protected] Like this: Like Related
India.com
24-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
SA20 Season 4: Franchises Allowed To Retain Six Players Before Auction; Check All Details
All the big names and rising stars set to headline Season 4 of SA20 will be confirmed at the fourth annual player auction, which will take place in Johannesburg on September 9. The event promises to bring a few changes amongst the squads, and high-stakes bidding with a minimum of 72 player slots available for auction. The squad composition of the teams remains the same, with the league continuing to prioritise opportunities for local talent on a global platform. Of the 18 players in the regular squad, teams can secure a maximum of seven overseas players and a minimum of 11 South African players. Season 4 will again see teams being able to sign one Wildcard player to each squad. The Wildcard player can be a South African or overseas player, and their league fee falls outside of the salary cap. Before the auction, the franchises are permitted no more than six retentions or pre-signed players, comprising a maximum of three overseas players and three South African players. This year features the largest salary cap in the history of the competition, a sizeable R41 million in the purse for each of the six franchises to make up their squads. The salary cap has steadily increased over the years from R34 million in Season 1, making it the highest franchise T20 league salary cap outside of India. In a SA20 first, a significant strategic innovation has been added to the Season 4 auction with the introduction of the Right to Match (RTM) Cards. A Right-to-Match Card allows a franchise the opportunity to match a winning auction bid on a player who played for that team in Season 3 and retain his services for Season 4. Each team will have a limited number of RTM cards to use, depending on the number of South African pre-auction player retentions they use. Stephan Cook, Head of Cricket Operations, SA20, said, 'The SA20 Season 4 player auction is setting up to be the most exciting yet, with about 60% of player slots available for franchises to fill. Mechanisms such as RTM cards, Wildcard players, and an increased salary cap are sure to create interesting situations for teams and will allow them to strategically select their squads. We have seen some life-changing transactions already in the past few years, and the upcoming auction should see plenty more.' The league's commitment to the development of young talent in South Africa remains steadfast. There will no longer be a Rookie Draft; instead, teams must sign a minimum of two Under-23 players in their final 19-player squads. The ever-popular Richard Madley, who has fast become synonymous with the SA20 auction, will once again wield his gavel to control proceedings. The auction will be broadcast live on SuperSport and the SA20 YouTube Channel with rolling coverage across all of the League's social media platforms. The auction marks the first major milestone ahead of the anticipated fourth season, which, this year, will be played in a 'festive season' slot starting on December 26.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
SA20 Season 4: At least 72 slots up for grabs in player auction on September 9
Johannesburg: All the big names and rising stars set to headline Season 4 of SA20 will be confirmed at the fourth annual player auction, which will take place in Johannesburg on September 9. The event promises to bring a few changes amongst the squads, and high-stakes bidding with a minimum of 72 player slots available for auction. The squad composition of the teams remains the same, with the league continuing to prioritise opportunities for local talent on a global platform. Of the 18 players in the regular squad, teams can secure a maximum of seven overseas players and a minimum of 11 South African players. Season 4 will again see teams being able to sign one Wildcard player to each squad. The Wildcard player can be a South African or overseas player, and their league fee falls outside of the salary cap. Before the auction, the franchises are permitted no more than six retentions or pre-signed players, comprising a maximum of three overseas players and three South African players. This year features the largest salary cap in the history of the competition, a sizeable R41 million in the purse for each of the six franchises to make up their squads. The salary cap has steadily increased over the years from R34 million in Season 1, making it the highest franchise T20 league salary cap outside of India. In a SA20 first, a significant strategic innovation has been added to the Season 4 auction with the introduction of the Right to Match (RTM) Cards. A Right-to-Match Card allows a franchise the opportunity to match a winning auction bid on a player who played for that team in Season 3 and retain his services for Season 4. Each team will have a limited number of RTM cards to use, depending on the number of South African pre-auction player retentions they use. Stephan Cook, Head of Cricket Operations, SA20, said, 'The SA20 Season 4 player auction is setting up to be the most exciting yet, with about 60% of player slots available for franchises to fill. Mechanisms such as RTM cards, Wildcard players, and an increased salary cap are sure to create interesting situations for teams and will allow them to strategically select their squads. We have seen some life-changing transactions already in the past few years, and the upcoming auction should see plenty more.' The league's commitment to the development of young talent in South Africa remains steadfast. There will no longer be a Rookie Draft; instead, teams must sign a minimum of two Under-23 players in their final 19-player squads. The ever-popular Richard Madley, who has fast become synonymous with the SA20 auction, will once again wield his gavel to control proceedings. The auction will be broadcast live on SuperSport and the SA20 YouTube Channel with rolling coverage across all of the League's social media platforms. The auction marks the first major milestone ahead of the anticipated fourth season, which, this year, will be played in a 'festive season' slot starting on December 26.
