International travelers who arrived at Cape Town International Airport on Thursday said that they made use of the first commercial flight back to the city for varying reasons. Passengers are welcomed by family and friends after the first international flight touched down at the Cape Town International Airport on 1 October 2020 after the South […]
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For South African business owners that were already having to contend with a contracting economy, the additional pressure of COVID-19 and lockdown has left many stretched to their limit. But as tempting as it may be to offload your business’ property for liquidity purposes, now might not be the best time to sell. This is […]
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Gauteng may yet see second wave of COVID-19 infections Acting HOD for Health, Leseba Malotana, said the province’s case load could see a spike as activity resumed in the economic hub of the country. FILE: A Doctors Without Border (MSF) nurse (C) performs a COVID-19 coronavirus test during a Ministry of Health screening and testing […]
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The bill makes it even harder to become a police member and recruits would need to be vetted and give DNA samples. It is yet to be published. Dep Police Minister Maggie Sotyu inspects the Saps new recruits at the Passing Out ceremony in Philippi, Cape Town. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN CAPE TOWN – Members of […]
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Airport management welcomed passengers on Emirates flight EK772 from Dubai on Thursday afternoon. Cape Town International Airport management welcomed passengers on Emirates flight EK772 from Dubai on 1 October 2020. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN. CAPE TOWN – Cape Town International Airport has welcomed its first international flight under level 1 of the national lockdown. Transport Minister […]
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It occurred around midday and was felt in Roodepoort, Randfontein and parts of Krugersdorp. FILE: A seismograph takes readings of an earthquake. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – The South African Council of Geo-Science confirmed an earth tremor with a magnitude of 2.8 in the West Rand on Thursday. It occurred around midday and was felt in […]
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The World Athletics governing body in 2018 banned Caster Semenya and other athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) from races between 400 metres and a mile unless they take hormone-suppressing drugs. FILE: Caster Semenya. Picture: AFP JOHANNESBURG – The lawyer of South Africa’s Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya, barred from certain races unless she […]
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Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell urged people living and travelling in affected areas to be aware of the weather conditions predicted. CAPE TOWN – Severe weather alerts have been issued for large parts of the province. Strong winds and rain have been predicted. Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning […]
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In an internal memo to staffers, the ANC tells employees to make arrangements with their banks as salaries will be late. FILE: Chief Albert Luthuli House, the ANC’s headquarters, in Johannesburg. Picture Sethembiso Zulu/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) headquarters has blamed COVID-19 for its latest financial woes. The party’s manager Febe Potgieter […]
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The juvenile suspect allegedly stabbed four-year-old Minenhle Mhlongo to death before dumping her body in a bush near her home. Minenghlo Mhlongo. Picture: Supplied DURBAN – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said a 15-year-old suspect accused of raping his four-year-old cousin at KwaMashu, north of Durban, has been moved to a place of safety following […]
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