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@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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africanews.com
@africanews Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:43:02
Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.
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@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:38:00
All Blacks back on track after SA wake-up
New Zealand responded emphatically to their series defeat against South Africa by crushing Australia 43-21 in Sydney, highlighted by a masterclass first half and two tries from Beauden Barrett.
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@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:38:39
PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss
Substitute Ousmane Dembele overcame a missed penalty to score and provide an assist as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 3-1, moving top of the Ligue 1 table.
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@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:39:11
AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision
At the recently held fourth Universities South Africa Higher Education Conference, higher education minister Buti Manamela called on universities to â prepare students for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI) driven world, while ensuring that SA develops the skills and research capacity needed to shape the technologyâ (Universities challenged to prepare graduates for AI-driven future, SA News, October 8 2026).
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theherald.co.za
@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:40:26
Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored a rapid second-half brace to guide Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, while Erling Haaland struck twice to keep Premier League leaders Manchester City flying.
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@heraldlive Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:43:25
There goes the Westbourne Oval too
The 127-year-old Westbourne Oval in Nelson Mandela Bay has fallen victim to rampant theft and vandalism following the expiry of its municipal security contract, leaving just two functioning toilets for visiting schools and athletes.
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