Retired magistrate uses law to oust brothel
Peter Weber, 81, says he is finally living in peace after winning a six-year battle against the operation of such an establishment alongside his Umbilo, Durban, home.
[Read More]Posted at 09:11AM May 08, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns |
R8-an-hour parking fury
Joburg businesses and residents, inspired by the success of the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance's tackling of e-tolling, are mobilising for a fight against paid kerbside parking.
[Read More]Posted at 07:30AM May 08, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[7]
Joburg's billing gets more bizarre
The City of Joburg's billing chaos is going from bad to worse.
Now the council has revived a year-old disputed bill for R1.5 million for an RDP house that runs on prepaid services, and sent the shocked homeowners a pre-termination notice.
[Read More]Posted at 07:20AM May 08, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[5]
Sars adds a charge to Machanik's case
The former queen of the property market may still look the part, but she faced another setback in the Commercial Crimes Court today.
[Read More]Posted at 06:26AM May 08, 2012 by Editor in Market | Comments[2]
Cape Town defends 'normal' 10% surcharge on electricity supplied by Eskom
Hidden charges in Cape Town's draft budget would lead to the average ratepayer paying a 10 percent surcharge on electricity, says the Greater Cape Town Civic Alliance - which has accused the city council of excessive profit-taking, to the detriment of ratepayers.
[Read More]Posted at 06:18AM May 08, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[5]