The Government should also relinquish its entitlement to the Investment Reserve, and transfer the £1.2bn fund to miners, to provide an immediate cash uplift to former miners. The Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme report finds that, given the strong financial performance of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme, and the “vast sums” which have been paid to the Government, it is “unconscionable” that many of the Scheme s beneficiaries are struggling to make ends meet. The Committee’s report examines the Scheme’s controversial 50:50 split surplus sharing arrangement and notes that “allowing the arrangement to continue would appear antithetical to the Government s stated aim of redressing socio-economic inequality and levelling up left-behind communities”.
How a Teenaged Brandi Carlile Quit School, Overcame Tragedy, and Met Her First Love How a Teenaged Brandi Carlile Quit School, Overcame Tragedy, and Met Her First Love In this excerpt from her memoir, Broken Horses, the singer-songwriter talks about some of the thrills and trauma from her adolescence Rolling Stone, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Before Brandi Carlile was a folk-rock superstar, she was a high school dropout spending her time in a lakeside shed with her first real band, which comprised Carlile, her brother Jay, and a pair of thirty-something locals from Carlile’s native Washington State. Carlile’s teenage years days were full of uncertainty and exploration: In just a few short years, she would begin gigging relentlessly around Seattle and meet her future musical collaborators, the Hanseroth Twins. But before then,
The Key West City Commission was presented with a significant artifact at its last meeting. Darren, Karen and David Paul Horan presented a long-forgotten Key West High School Conch Flag to the commission. For many years the flag was flown above the school â the current City Hall â once a year on Conch Day. According to Karen Horan, the flag was handed down from senior class president to the next class and was signed by class members. Then the flag went missing in 1949. It was recovered just in time for Conch Day the following year. âThe names of many distinguished members of this community can be found on this Conch Flag,â Karen Horan said.
WATCH: Crocodile gets comfortable in mouth of Tongaat River Updated East Coast Radio Share this: We think the Tongaat River and its new resident, the crocodile, might not see us there again for quite a while... iStock Imagine driving along the M4 in the middle of the afternoon on what seems to be a regular Saturday. You re listening to some radio (preferably ECR) when you spot something on the side of the river. It couldn t be what you think it is, right? This might have been a thought that crossed Shivani Moodley s mind, but she did instantly recognise the creature she was seeing on the banks of the river.
Khuluma Nathi: The Musical East Coast Radio Share this: Since we re celebrating More Music March , uThisha Sky Tshabalala thought it was time to learn some of the most iconic isiZulu lyrics... East Coast Radio It goes like this - the weasel is at ease because the mamba has gone out. Sky can explain it better: Something has been weighing heavy on Sky and it s time he got it off his chest... People have been singing this intro wrong for too long. I am here to teach the people the proper words to the unofficial South African anthem.
Sale of San rock art lands Port Shepstone resident behind bars Updated East Coast Radio @SABreakingNews/Twitter Authorities were alerted to a possible piece of authentic San rock art that had been put up for sale on social media. The Hawks (South Africa s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) received a tip-off that there was some very suspicious activity taking place online as a suspect was trying to sell a piece of San rock art on Facebook and other websites. The 48-year-old from Port Shepstone was arrested by the Hawks, who were working together with the SAPS K9 Unit. The suspect has been released on R1,000 bail while the investigation continues.
SA s very own Nasty C announces major US talk show performance! Updated East Coast Radio @Nasty_CSA/Twitter In August 2020, Nasty C dropped his phenomenal album, Zulu Man With Some Power , which boasted an impressive list of 20 tracks and even featured some other musical heavy hitters like T.I and Ari Lennox. The album received rave reviews across the country, but also garnered a lot of love from around the world. With its release, the rapper even got a billboard in Time Square, New York City! The Spotify New Music Friday featured the artist for a full 24 hours, which is an incredible achievement for any artist, nevermind a South African one.
Keri s Couch: He turned to my mother and then... - Taryn Newport Updated Darren, Keri and Sky Share this: On the night of 24 February 2020, Trish Taylor was murdered in her home and her family was left feeling absolutely devastated. Supplied Whether it s a friend or family member, the pain and grief caused can sometimes be unbearable and it isn t something anyone can just ignore and get over easily. While you might be able to learn how to cope with the grief and the sadness, it is definitely something that stays with you for the rest of your life. No cause of death is more painless than another.