COVID-19
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South Africa News
Correctional Services Dept CFO fired after SIU probes dodgy PPE procurement
The Department of Correctional Services’ chief financial officer has been axed over dodgy COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) procurements. The…
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City of Joburg warns Alex residents occupying vacant containers of removal
The City of Johannesburg has warned Alexandra residents who have illegally occupied government housing containers that they will be removed.…
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival poised for triumphant return in 2024
After a hiatus forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, anticipation is growing as the renowned Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)…
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Accidents
Taxi driver killed after crashing into shacks
Residents of the Covid-19 squatter camp near Mfuleni were left shocked after an accident involving five vehicles killed two people.…
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South Africa News
SASSA implements fraud-prevention strategy
Fraudsters are targeting the most vulnerable in South Africa by stealing the R350 grant they rely on to live. The…
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Matric results proof that education system improving, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the matric class of 2023 had made South Africa proud, recording the highest pass rate…
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2023 matrics reign supreme after braving COVID-19 in their journey
The matric class of 2023 is being celebrated for prevailing despite hiccups such as the COVID-19 pandemic during their high…
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South Africa News
SAA spreads its wings with direct flights to Perth
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the return of direct flights to Perth, in Australia, starting 28 April. SAA’s operations…
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President Ramaphosa reminds SA will celebrate 30 years of freedom from apartheid in 2024
From celebrating a milestone in the nation’s historical resilience to addressing poverty, corruption, the war in Palestine, and climate change,…
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South Africa News
SIU welcomes court order for Beitbridge contractors to pay back the money
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to uphold an order that the contractors who…
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South Africa News
Pfizer shares sink after it resets 2024 COVID expectations
Pfizer on Wednesday forecast 2024 sales that could be as much as $5 billion below Wall Street expectations, a move…
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South Africa News
Businessman living luxurious lifestyle & driving 5 expensive cars, fails to pay school fees and child maintenance
A businessman who lives a luxurious lifestyle and drives five expensive vehicles, was dragged to the High Court in Pretoria…
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South Africa News
Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says eThekwini’s finances are in good shape
The eThekwini Municipality was in good financial health, with a surplus of over R1 billion, and on track to welcome…
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South Africa News
PRASA hopes to revive long-distance trains trips amid cable theft
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) hopes to revive its long-distance train service that did not live up…
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South Africa News
Crooked accountant gets 135 years for R11 million Covid-19 relief fund fraud
A crooked accountant who defrauded the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) during the Covid-19 pandemic for R11 million was sentenced…
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South Africa News
97 public officials implicated for roles in corruption cases
The Fusion Centre, a joint task force made up of numerous State organs, said it made 97 referrals for disciplinary…
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World News
COVID-19 slowed global progress in tobacco control
Global progress in policies to reduce tobacco use slowed for the first time in 12 years following the outbreak of…
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South Africa News
Significant increase in number of stroke cases reported in KZN
An emergency medical company in KwaZulu-Natal says they have seen a significant increase in the number of stroke cases in…
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South Africa News
SIU interdicts pension of 2 ex-Transnet execs over COVID-19 fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted an order to interdict the payment of pension benefits for two of…
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South Africa News
Western Cape Health Dept celebrates 5th straight clean audit
The Western Cape Department of Health Wellness has delivered its fifth consecutive clean audit, the only health department in South…
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