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COVID-19 deaths surpass 1 000 mark as cases rise to 50 879
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Monday 8 June that South Africa’s COVID-19 caseload had increased by 2 594 since…
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Social media post lands Blue Mbombo a new ‘ambassador’ gig
Media personality Blue Mbombo has been serving content throughout the entire lockdown and posting her content on her social media…
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Ramaphosa urges SA not to be alarmed, be prepared for the rise in Covid-19 infections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of a rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rate, compounded by the relaxation of lockdown regulations and…
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Cyril Ramaphosa has been blasted for allegedly lying about the tobacco ban
Hell hath no fury like a politician lobbying for the return of cigarettes. Shadow trade minister Dean Macpherson vented his…
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UCT Student designs an affordable UVC to combat the spread of COVID-19
An undergraduate student by the name of Rowyn Naidoo may be the answer to our prayers amid the destructive COVID-19…
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Bheki Cele’s cigarette policy branded as ‘nonsense’
Reports of confrontational interactions between civilians and police officers resulting in unlawful arrests “have reached record highs” during the COVID-19…
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Covid-19: 50 more deaths recorded in SA and over 18 000 recoveries
There have been 50 more Covid-19-related deaths in South Africa, which brings the total deaths to 755. Health Minister Zweli…
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Scientific community and the political opposition pressing President Ramaphosa to skip ahead to Alert Level 1 – here’s why
South Africa has proved to be a world-leader when it comes to lockdown policy. Initially lauded for a swift entry…
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Video: We doubt you’ll see more cigarettes than this in one place ever – smugglers caught with car full of smokes
You might not be able to legally buy tobacco in South Africa, but the illicit market has no problem in…
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Western Cape schools reopen on 1 June despite Motshekga’s late turnaround
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says that schools in the province will be ready and open to welcome learners…
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South Africa enters Level 3 of the lockdown
South Africa is preparing to reopen its economy on Monday as it moves into Level 3 of a five-tier lockdown,…
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Watch: Oprah Winfrey’s ‘banana bread scandal’ with Thando Dlomo
Has this happened at your house? It’s day 61 of lockdown and you’ve probably made everything from dalgona coffee to…
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Gareth Cliff’s open letter to Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Controversial radio personality Gareth Cliff has penned an open letter to Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana…
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Bishop Bheki Ngcobo opposes limit on church gatherings,wants compensation for time out of service
Bishop Bheki Ngcobo has opposed the limit of people being allowed to gather for prayer in churches under Level 3…
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President Ramaphosa’s Full Speech on easing lockdown regulations
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday has South Africa talking. In his address, Ramaphosa announced further easing of lockdown regulations…
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Watch: Bheki Cele is Max Hurrell’s latest obsession, #Wheredidyougetthecigarette mix
DJ and music producer Max Hurrell is at it again and we’re not mad. This time, Police Minister Bheki Cele…
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Tourism Sector Set For Job Losses of Up to 600 000 if Restrictions Are not Lifted
After President Cyril Ramaphosa’s teleconference engagement with stakeholders in the tourism sector it is clear that the industry needs to…
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EFF says schools should remain closed and no sale of booze
The EFF says that liquor sales, along with schools, should not reopen until more scientific data is available to ensure…
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Comrades Marathon Association launches a virtual race but with real medals
While the main race has been cancelled, the Comrades Marathon Association has launched a virtual race, to be run on…
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MaMkhize’s relationship advice: “Work on your toxic traits”
As the lockdown continues to reveal the real state of many people’s relationships in celebville and on the social media…
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Is a baby on Buhle Samuel’s to do list under lockdown?
With the year just five months old and everybody still under lockdown, actress Buhle Samuels thinks now would be the…
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Religious leaders want government to establish a fund to support them during the lockdown
Religious leaders in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are calling on government to establish a fund to support them during the lockdown. The…
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Police dept requests extension on firearm amnesty period from parliament
The outcome of the police department’s application will be communicated in due course. The department of police has written to…
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Dlamini-Zuma faces backlash over alleged plot to ‘extend ban on booze and cigarettes’ until Level 1
Nothing can spark a political drama in South Africa quite like an ill-executed ban on alcohol and cigarettes. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma…
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Public outraged by video of female jogger forcefully arrested for a ‘non-existent crime’
Footage of a woman being arrested during a morning jog in Strand, Western Cape spread like wildfire across social media…
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Smokers will now need to prove they purchased their cigarettes legally if caught smoking
In the latest in a long list of measures that have sent smokers to the brink of insanity during the…
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in SA now in excess of 20 000
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, on Friday 22 May, announced that the confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have risen to…
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Video : Trucks stoned and looted on Cape Town highway
Jakes Gerwel Drive in Cape Town has been closed after three trucks were stoned and looted on Thursday night. A…
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Covid-19: Movement of dead bodies between provinces will be restricted
The Eastern Cape and the Western Cape have agreed to restrict the movement of bodies of people who died from…
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Bishop Makamu Slammed For Asking People To Donate R1K in Tithes In Order To Survive The Current Situation
A video where Bishop Makamu asks people to make a donation of R1 000 or R1 200 tithes has gone…
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SA Covid-19 cases pass the 19 000 mark with 30 new deaths recorded today
`Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Thursday 21 May that South Africa’s caseload of COVID-19 cases had increased by 1…
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2-day-old premature baby dies of Covid-19 as death toll hits 339, number of cases now 18 003
The death toll for coronavirus has hit 339, the health department says. The department has recorded the first neonatal mortality…
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Expired drivers licences valid for a further three months
Good news motorists. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), all drivers licences, learners, licence discs, temporary permits, roadworthy…
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Covid-19 – the new excuse fathers use to not pay maintenance
A Pretoria attorney says mothers are struggling to feed their kids because some fathers are “hiding behind the Covid-19 coronavirus”…
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Highest daily infection rate recorded as SA sees 1160 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
South Africa on Sunday recorded an astonishing 1160 new positive coronavirus cases, the highest spike the country has seen in…
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is such a sport – check out her private DM to Max Hurrell
We have to say, one of the greatest things to come out of lockdown is Max Hurrell’s hilarious relationship with…
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Health department call centre closed after four test positive for Covid-19
A section of the Eastern Cape health department call centre building in East London has been temporarily closed and will…
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WATCH: Did Ramaphosa fail to socially distance during his morning walk?
Cyril Ramaphosa has received international praise for ‘leading by example’ during this coronavirus crisis – but the president probably won’t…
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Free data for all current Unisa students ahead of May/June exams
Unisa students are set to get a major boost ahead of the May/June 2020 examinations, courtesy of a groundbreaking partnership…
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Is Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Profiteering from a pandemic? #Econetmustfall
Imagine owning a share in this listed company. You read a report at the beginning of 2020 that the company’s…
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Uncertainty around Miss SA Final as event goes digital
The search for Miss South Africa 2020 is on. With applications now open and campaigns underway, the annual pageant is…
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Kelly Khumalo is drinking only a teaspoon of gin as alcohol stash is running out
Kelly Khumalo started strong at the beginning of the lockdown with boxes of her Controversy Gin. The singer during the…
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Impala Platinum Mine shut temporarily after 19 Covid-19 cases are confirmed
Impala Platinum Mine will suspend its Marula operations in Limpopo as a health and safety measure after a cluster of…
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Watch: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma chases Max Hurrell – #whenpeoplezol
If you have been keeping track of the ‘When People Zol’ saga, you would know that Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,…
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Desperate drinkers conned whilst trying to buy booze on the black market
Durban – Criminals have popped the cork on other “criminals” trying to buy booze on the black market, fleecing several…
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Brace yourselves Eskom set to hike tariffs
JOHANNESBURG – South African energy regulator Nersa said on Friday it will allow utility Eskom to recover 13.3 billion rand…
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Survey shows 90% of SA smokers are still getting a fix during lockdown
CAPE TOWN – An average of 90% of smokers are still getting their hands on a packet of cigarettes, despite…
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Bribing on the increase – Cops offered R100k after seizing counterfeit cigarettes and weaves worth R1million
Seven men were arrested after being found in possession of several boxes containing counterfeit cigarettes and hair weaves worth almost…
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Covid-19 cases now at 13524 and 247 deaths
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in a day. The latest number of infections soared to…
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Bishop Bheki Ngcobo fined after admitting to breaking lockdown rules
Durban – Bishop Bheki Ngcobo paid an admission of guilt fine in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today for failing to…
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