Western-Cape

‘I think he is an angel’ — Doctor who charges what patients can afford inspires stranger to raise funds

Originally published in News24 A Bloemfontein doctor’s many acts of kindness inspired a complete stranger to create a crowdfunding campaign for him. Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, 56, who has been nicknamed “The Walk-in Doctor”, opened his practice in June and has always dreamed of helping people, irrespective of whether they can […]

Bid for independents to stand in elections headed for Constitutional Court as High Court dismisses application

The Western Cape High Court yesterday dismissed an application by the New Nation Movement (NNM) and others for the Electoral Act to be amended in time for independent candidates to stand in the May 8 election. Responding to the judgment last night, an unfazed-sounding Bulelani Mkohliswa, national coordinator of the […]