Nicola Daniels

Multimedia Journalist, Cape Times

City hails conviction of cop killers

Nicola Daniels|Published

The law enforcement officers were guarding a construction site in Sweet Homes when they were killed in September 2019.

Postbank card switch deadline approaches with 1. 5 million beneficiaries still outstanding

Nicola Daniels|Published

Postbank chief executive Nikki Mbengashe warned that social grant recipients who fail to switch to the new card must not attempt to use the old card after the deadline, ...

Top diplomat’s US exit spells disaster for AGOA

Nicola Daniels|Published

The decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, points to the country’s potential expulsion from the African Growth and Opportunity Act ...

Men in court for violent attack on Wellington petrol attendant

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In a video of the incident shared to social media, the two suspects are seen hitting and kicking the petrol attendant in the head multiple times.

Blame Tafelberg millions on activists, says WC gov

Nicola Daniels|Published

The provincial government has spent well over R6. 5 million from the public purse on litigation concerning the availability of the Tafelberg site and intends spending ...

Sassa beneficiaries’ 200km journey for Postbank black card

Nicola Daniels|Published

Over 11,000 SASSA beneficiaries in Grabouw struggle to replace their gold cards with new Postbank black cards, facing long journeys and frustration.

US pulls plug on SA’s HIV/Aids programme

Nicola Daniels|Published

The termination of PEPFAR grants by USAID sent shockwaves through South Africa's NGO sector, threatening the lives of vulnerable populations and igniting calls for ...

Sheriff swoops on EC Health Department over unpaid awards

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The Public Servants Association has taken action against the Eastern Cape Health Department, seeking recovery of over R500 000 due to non-compliance with arbitration ...

Trump administration rolls red carpet for Afriforum while snubbing SA government’s events

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Afriforum receives a warm welcome from US diplomats, while the South African government struggles to secure a meeting on critical issues like land expropriation. ...

Disciplinary action against police officers accused of farmworker rape

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Two Mooreesburg police officers are under investigation for the alleged rape of a seasonal farmworker, facing disciplinary action as their bail hearing is postponed. ...

Businesses reel from power cuts

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Businesses in South Africa face severe challenges due to ongoing load shedding, with energy supply issues ranking high on their list of concerns.

Police had sights set on alleged extortion kingpin

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In a video circulating on social media, the now slain Yanga 'Bara' Nyalara was seen leaving what appears to be a meeting with taxi bosses in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape ...

Darker days await South Africa

Nicola Daniels and Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa ...

SAWS systems restored amid increasing cyber attacks

Nicola Daniels|Published

Despite the introduction of the Cybercrimes Act in 2023, South Africa faces significant challenges in combating cybercrime, as evidenced by the recent attack on ...

SAWS systems restored amid increasing cyber attacks

Nicola Daniels|Published

Despite the introduction of the Cybercrimes Act in 2023, South Africa faces significant challenges in combating cybercrime, as evidenced by the recent attack on ...

DA blocks damning report on tenders

Nicola Daniels|Published

The decision was made during a council meeting where the DA together with the FF Plus voted in favour of a recommendation by municipal manager Anneleen Vorster, ...

Why libraries matter for informal settlements

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The GOOD Party raised concern after a well-stocked Tokai public library had R15 000 allocated to it for gaming equipment while they said the Gugulethu Library has ...

Swellendam report under council scrutiny

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The report by Advocate Etienne Vermaak, an independent investigator, made a long list of scathing findings, recommending criminal charges to be brought against implicated ...

Sassa crisis: Postbank rapped over knuckles

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MPs lamented that extending the deadline of the Sassa card transition without an improved rollout plan would prolong beneficiaries' frustration and panic.

Knysna council faces political shake-up

Nicola Daniels|Published

Knysna's council has 14 days to elect a new mayor after the ousting of Aubrey Tsengwa following corruption allegations.

Sassa, minister under fire over “chaotic” card payment switch

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Postbank and Sassa have been accused of failing to ensure a smooth transition, forcing beneficiaries to endure long queues, network glitches and being turned away ...

Political party funding battle now in court’s hands

Nicola Daniels|Published

My Vote Counts argues that political parties and independents should be obliged to disclose all private donations, regardless of the amount.

LGBTIQ+ groups hail slain Imam

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As the first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks fearlessly championed an all-inclusive, compassion-centered Islam, dedicating his life to creating safe spaces for ...

The land question: why expropriation is inevitable

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Former chief director for restitution in the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commission, Michael Worsnip detailed how people died exhausted, angry, poor - and ...

DA mayor’s election shrouded in controversy

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Francois Du Rand was previously ousted through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence supported by former FF Plus Speaker Juan van Schalkwyk amid accusations that ...

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