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Police seize alcohol worth R1.1 million, four men arrested
CAPE TOWN – Four suspects are behind bars after they were nabbed for buying and selling alcohol during the lockdown.…
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Linda Mtoba says lives have more value than good looking hair
Actress Linda Mtoba has weighed in on a petition doing the rounds for hair salons to be allowed to operate…
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Domestic workers and farm labourers to get Covid-19 relief funds
Pretoria – The Department of Employment and Labour on Thursday said it is making efforts to ensure that domestic workers…
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Lerato Kganyago defends Somizi over claims that he is “leaking” lockdown info
Lerato Kganyago has defended her radio co-star Somizi Mhlongo from social media claims that he has the inside track on…
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Malawian national arrested for allegedly producing fake IDs – #OkaeMolao
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police said they had made progress since Operation Okae Molao began on Thursday to ensure that lockdown…
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The 2020 Vodacom Durban July to take place behind closed doors
Durban – Horse racing fans can take heart that the 2020 Vodacom Durban July will take place this year, but…
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Local COVID-19 cases increase by 665, death toll up by 19
JOHANNESBURG – There’s been an increase in local COVID-19 cases. South Africa has recorded 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the…
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Over 500 people arrested in Gauteng for lockdown breaches & other crimes
Gauteng police have this week arrested more than 500 people for various offenses including non-compliance of lockdown regulations. The announcement…
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Community shocked as a father is killed over food parcels in front of his kids
A father of three has been killed, apparently over food parcels, in front of his children. The Mfuleni community was…
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DA leader Steenhuisen downplays President Ramaphosa’s address
CAPE TOWN – Democratic Alliance (DA) interim leader John Steenhuisen said that the president’s latest address was simply not good enough. Steenhuisen…
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Internal investigation claims KwaDukuza Municipal officers ‘did not manhandle the child’
Durban – An internal investigation into a scuffle between two KwaDukuza Municipality peace officers and a Shaka’s Rock resident has…
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Housebreaking goes wrong – Thief gets stuck on the window: Video
Lockdown took on a whole new meaning for a man who found himself dangling upside down and trapped in a…
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Govt in Limpopo has dismissed spokesperson for leaking sensitive information about premier
He was found guilty on 27 March after marathon proceedings in which Buthane also testified. Limpopo government spokesperson Phuti Seloba…
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Actress Linda Sebezo hit hard by lockdown, she is now surviving on her mother’s pension
Veteran actress Linda Sebezo has opened up about her struggles as a freelancer during the Covid-19 lockdown. She said after…
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South Korea preparing to go back to normal life after 45days of lockdown
South Korea preparing to go back to normal life after 45days of lockdown. Coffee shops are sparsely filled, with people…
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Premier Zikalala indicates funeral parlours are used as cover for criminal activities
In one incident, two alleged drug dealers posing as funeral parlour employees were arrested after allegedly caught in possession of…
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Mohale Motaung ask his Fans if they just drink and sleep during the lockdown
Club-goers have been breathing through the wound lately with the ban of alcohol sale and entertainment places being closed, as…
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65% decline in violent crimes stats due to lockdown
Trio crimes car hijacking and robberies at homes and nonresidential places decreased by 80.9%, 65.5%, and 53.8% respectively. Lockdown conditions…
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Here is the list that every Business in Mzansi should check after lockdown
Government has announced the implementation of a risk-adjusted strategy in easing the nationwide lockdown and the country will move from…
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Trevor Noah opened up about how he is coping during lockdown
Trevor Noah has opened up about his concerns regarding concerts and comedy shows probably being the last things to return…
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Watch – Leopards spotted on Garden Route property
People are likely only taking notice of this particular incident because they find themselves in lockdown. A leopard and her…
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Prisoners burn mattresses in protest of strict lockdown regulations
Awaiting trial prisoners at the Worcester Male Correctional Services facility in the Western Cape burnt mattresses and clothes on Wednesday…
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Here is what you can and can’t do on Level 4 lockdown
You may be able to buy cigarettes next Friday when South Africa’s stringent lockdown regulations ease, but alcohol and takeaway…
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President Ramaphosa’s Full Speech 23/04/2020 – Lockdown to be eased from start of May
President Cyril Ramaphosa says SA is aiming to return to a kind of normality while learning to live with the…
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Fake News Alert – Picture of presentation about lockdown lasting till 11 May is fake, police warn
The police have again cautioned the public to be wary of sharing unverified information about the coronavirus epidemic in SA.…
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Rami Chuene offers some words of advice to freelancers during lockdown
As many South Africans are busy adjusting to the new normal of staying at home to curb the spread of…
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President Ramaphosa: Vulnerable citizens to be helped from starvation during the lockdown
Government will this week provide information on direct interventions to shield the most vulnerable citizens from the grim prospect of…
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City of Cape Town to continue to monitor Empolweni for land invasions
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) on Sunday said officials would be keeping a close eye on Empolweni as more…
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DA wants Bheki Cele investigated for his reckless comments
They say Cele has ‘shocked the nation and created an environment in which SAPS may have felt emboldened to act…
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Zimbabwe’s Lockdown extended by 14 days
Zimbabwe’s Lockdown extended by 14 days. Lockdown extended by 14 days. The President of Zimbabwe has increased or extended the Lockdown…
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ANC Eastern Cape leader arrested for breaking lockdown regulations in court on Monday
An African National Congress (ANC) provincial leader has been arrested for contravening the lockdown regulations in the Eastern Cape. The…
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Ramaphosa & PPC agree to intensify reforms to address impact of lockdown
With South Africans set to enter the fourth week of a national lockdown, the government said it’s intensifying its efforts…
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Alex residents affected by blaze rebuild their homes
Residents affected by a fire that’s ravaged parts of Alexandra are rebuilding their homes with the help of government and…
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Lockdown offers homeless drug abusers a platform for change
For the homeless, especially those who have substance abuse problems, the lockdown has become a catalyst for sobriety, with opioid…
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President Ramaphosa refuses to lift alcohol ban – Alcohol is not essential
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphatically denied a request from the Gauteng Liquor Forum to ease the restrictions on the sale…
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Total of 397 schools vandalised in SA since beginning of lockdown
Mpumalanga had the highest number of schools vandalized. The department of basic education raised its concerns after it was confirmed…
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Bheki Cele not convinced community patrollers should operate during lockdown
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Thursday said he was not convinced community patrollers should be on the streets fending off…
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Gauteng legislature to go digital for duration of lockdown
A statement has said that since the lockdown was announced, legislature members and staff have been working from home. The…
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Lockdown: Latest news on alcohol ban
Lockdown: Latest news on alcohol ban in South Africa. Addressing the media on Thursday afternoon, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs…
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At least 15 months before risk of load shedding disappears, says Eskom COO
Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer said that despite making progress with maintenance during the lockdown, it would still take at least…
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More arrests for lockdown looting & protests
Cases of failing to be confined to residences were opened for investigation in terms of the lockdown regulations under the…
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Western Cape residents get over 300 water tanks amid lockdown
More than 300 water tanks have been delivered across the Western Cape to ensure vulnerable communities have an adequate water…
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Cape Town matriculants feeling study pressure as lockdown drags on
Some Cape Town matriculants have expressed their concerns over the impact the lockdown could have on their readiness for the…
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R37 Million Fence at Beitbridge Border Post already Broken, Army Deployed
R37 Million Fence at Beitbridge Border Post already Broken, Army Deployed. A picture circulating on Monday morning showed the barbed…
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Longer lockdown on the cards for the elderly
A partial lockdown for the elderly until the end of September may be on the cards. Government’s COVID-19 ministerial advisory…
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The lockdown is an opportunity to teach your children about money
With lockdown underway in South Africa and extra time with your children, grab this opportunity to spend some of the…
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Lockdown – More liquor looting as 3 arrested in Stellenbosch after store break-in
Three male suspects allegedly broke into the store. The number of incidents of liquor looting during the lockdown continues to…
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Travel podcasts to listen to while under lockdown
Travel podcasts allow you to escape to faraway places from the comfort of your own home, which is a good…
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Bheki Cele reiterates that no one is above the law during COVID-19 lockdown
Police Minister Bheki Cele says no one will be spared the might of the law if they are found flouting…
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Prophet arrested for fake news about the lockdown
A self-described prophet has been arrested in Limpopo for spreading fake news about the lockdown. The man was nabbed in…
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