Spur set to lose millions in GPS Food dispute
An arbitrator has ruled against Spur Corporation in its multi-million rand legal fight with GPS Food Group, with the restaurant franchisor now facing possible damages worth more than R100 million.
News
Crime
Solo Restaurant shooting: Cleaners seen mopping crime scene ahead of possible reopening
Less than 24 hours after a deadly mass shooting at Solo Restaurant in Sandton, cleaners were seen mopping blood off the floors, raising concerns about potential evidence tampering.
News
Mugg & Bean Menlyn worker caught hiding in fridge during raid
Authorities raided Mugg and Bean Menlyn, arresting several undocumented workers, with one employee found hiding in a fridge to avoid detection.
Viral
TANG Sandton restaurant clears the air on explosive raid
TANG restaurant in Sandton has addressed claims of exploitation and compliance issues after a raid that resulted in arrests. Here’s what the restaurant had to say.
News
Tang restaurant Sandton workers expose slave-like work conditions
Tang restaurant in Sandton faces scrutiny after a raid exposed alleged exploitative work conditions, with employees claiming they are underpaid and work long hours.
Viral
Babel restaurant raid is the first of many, Labour Dept warns
A TikTok video exposing unfair labour practices at Babel restaurant in Menlyn prompted a raid that led to three arrests.
Cape Town Buzz
SAMPRA lays criminal charges against Tiger’s Milk parent company
SAMPRA has taken legal action against Tiger’s Milk parent company, Life and Brand Portfolio, for not paying music licence fees.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Famished baboon gatecrashes staff year-end function at Simon’s Town restaurant [video]
A baboon gatecrashed a staff function at a Simon’s Town restaurant, boldly helping itself to food and startling guests.
Cape Town Buzz
Athletic Club and Social collapse leaves patrons injured: Here’s everything we know
Twenty patrons were injured in a balcony collapse at Cape Town’s Athletic Club and Social. Here’s everything we know.
Cape Town Buzz
Coco Safar: Upmarket Sea Point restaurant reportedly targeted by extortion racket
The peaceful ambience of Coco Safar in St. John’s Plaza, Sea Point was shattered when three masked individuals, armed with bricks, stormed into the restaurant and began smashing glasses and bottles at the bar.
Crime
Max’s Lifestyle remains open after owner attempted hit
Max’s Lifestyle Village remains open amid investigations into Mqadi’s assassination attempt.
Local
Cuba BLK: A look inside AKA’s party cathedral [video]
AKA updated his business portfolio to include ‘part-owner of a nightclub’. Take a virtual tour inside Mega’s party cathedral.
SA Lockdown
The Lawns: Cape Town restaurant under investigation for fraud
The Lawns Cape Town is facing a fraud investigation led by the DTI for allegedly obtaining an essential services certificate illegally. #day18oflockdown.
Health for Dummies
Three ways you could pick up coronavirus at restaurants
South Africans are still not practicing social distancing. So, here’s a guide to eating out and avoiding coronavirus.