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Four Appear in Court Over R1.2m Abalone Bust in Cape Town
Authorities seized 3,699 abalone valued at about R1.2 million during a raid on an illegal drying facility in Table View, Cape Town. Picture Credit: Go! & Express By Aisha Zardad Cape Town – Four men accused of operating an illegal abalone drying facility in Table View appeared briefly in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on…
Labour Court Awards R229,600 to Employee After Gold Reef City Punished Him for Whistleblowing
Lindokuhle Kunene has been awarded R229,600 by the Labour Court after Gold Reef City was found to have disciplined him for exposing recruitment irregularities, highlighting protections for whistleblowers. Picture Credit: timeout By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – Akani Egoli (Pty) Ltd, trading as Gold Reef City, has been ordered by the Labour Court to pay R229,600…
Nutricia Issues Nationwide Recall of Infant Formula After Toxin Detected
The National Consumer Commission has recalled certain Aptamil and Aptajunior baby formula products over concerns that a raw material used in production may contain traces of a toxin. Picture Credit: now.tufts.edu By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South African retailers have pulled another baby formula from their shelves after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) issued…
FNB to Roll Out Smart ID Card Applications Across More Branches
FNB plans to expand Smart ID card application services to more than 240 branches across South Africa as part of a new partnership with the Department of Home Affairs. Picture Credit: Galleria Mall By Aisha Zardad South Africa – FNB says it is preparing to roll out expanded Smart ID card application services across its…