Tag Archives: Transnet

‘Give me a chance,’ says S.Africa new Police Chief

June 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Newly appointed national police commissioner Riah Phiyega walked away in 2005 from parastatal Transnet with R5-million – R4-million of which was for the termination of her five-year contract. Though Phiyega’s appointment this week was, according to President Jacob Zuma, largely … read more »

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S.Africa: 69 hurt in job stampede

October 7, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Sixty-nine people were confirmed injured, one critically, in a stampede at a Transnet office in Bloemfontein on Friday, said the Free State department of health. “People stormed an exam room at around 08:00,” said spokesperson Jabu Mbalula. Thousands … read more »

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Mozambique on flood alert

January 26, 2011 by benim

Maputo – Mozambican emergency services were on Wednesday put on high alert to respond to flooding as water levels rose and thousands abandoned their houses for higher ground. The country’s highest decision-making body, the council of ministers, issued a red … read more »

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