theherald.co.za
@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:23:56
National Arts Festival seeks new artistic director to shape its future
The National Arts Festival (NAF) is searching for a new artistic director to lead the Makhanda-based event into its next chapter, following the departure of Rucera Seethal in August. The festival has opened applications for the position, offering a renewable five-year contract to a candidate who will shape its artistic vision, develop emerging talent and strengthen its international profile.
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dailydispatch.co.za
@dispatchlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:17:18
WORKWISE | Employer's intoxication claim falls short in Labour Court
The Labour Court has dismissed an application by Unilec SA to overturn a CCMA award that ruled a worker's dismissal for alleged workplace intoxication was both procedurally and substantively unfair. Reaffirming that the burden of proof rests entirely on the employer, the court emphasised that mere suspicion cannot replace verified, objective evidence. The employee, who had arrived at work solely to consult the company doctor due to illness, was booked off sick by two separate practitioners, neither of whom detected signs of intoxication. With Unilec failing to produce blood or breathalyser test results during arbitration, the court dismissed the review and ordered the company to cover the worker's legal costs.
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@dispatchlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:18:50
Eastern Cape gospel talent shines at Crown Awards
Mthatha gospel ensemble Evangelical Best Men Quartet has reinforced its staying power in the South African music scene by securing its second consecutive nomination for best gospel group at the 19th Icebolethu Crown Gospel Music Awards.
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@dispatchlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:20:39
Tired of broken promises, village pensioner eyes council seat
Frustrated by decades of poor service delivery and unfulfilled promises, 74-year-old retired mineworker Mehla Xamba is contesting Ward 2 in Port St Johns for the African Transformation Movement.
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@dispatchlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:23:56
National Arts Festival seeks new artistic director to shape its future
The National Arts Festival (NAF) is searching for a new artistic director to lead the Makhanda-based event into its next chapter, following the departure of Rucera Seethal in August. The festival has opened applications for the position, offering a renewable five-year contract to a candidate who will shape its artistic vision, develop emerging talent and strengthen its international profile.
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@thesouthafrican Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:54:58
Calls for justice after fatal McDonald's drive-through stabbing
Family and friends of Reinbrecht Piper took to the streets of George this weekend in a peaceful march calling for justice following the 21-year-old's fatal stabbing at a McDonald's drive-through.
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citizen.co.za
@citizen Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:24:23
Transport Month: Barbara Creecy says the iron ore line annual maintenance shutdown aims to replace 45 000 railway sleepers
The line runs through the Northern and Western Cape, with its annual maintenance shutdown taking place from 6 to 16 October 2026.
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