First National Bank (FNB) has appointed Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi as its brand ambassador. ‘Global icon’ The bank described Kolisi as “a global icon and national hero” who has supported sport development and community upliftment in South Africa. “Siya is a selfless global icon. He is a true embodiment of nation building, unity […]
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Bredell Esau and Johan Adams appeared in the Grabouw Magistrates Court on Friday following their arrest a week ago. Western Cape police arrested two men for the possession of crayfish worth more than R6 million. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Two Western Cape men arrested in possession of crayfish worth R6.5 million have been granted […]
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The DA’s Jack Bloom has accused the government of corruption under the leadership of suspended Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku relating to the admission of patients at the Nasrec field hospital. FILE: Bandile Masuku visits the Nasrec quarantine and isolation centre on 20 July 2020. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Pressure is mounting for suspended […]
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Could William Nicol Drive be named to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela? Talks begin The City of Joburg said the renaming would symbolise the contribution Madikizela-Mandela made. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at her 80th birthday celebration. Picture: GCIS. JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg officially launched the public participation process which could lead to the renaming of William Nicol Drive […]
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No arrests have yet been made and outraged residents feel the community is been side-lined while murders continue to escalate. Police Minister Bheki Cele at an inter-ministerial briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 13 March 2020. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The grieving community of Orange Farm called on Police Minister Bheki Cele to […]
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The intervention is aimed at strengthening measures that will help curb the spread of the virus and led to the confiscation of weapons, secondhand goods and drugs. FILE: South African Breweries (SAB) delivers free packages of condoms to local taverns in the Western Cape in a bid to promote safer sex and prevent HIV/AIDS and […]
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South Africa has now dropped to 10th place on John Hopkins University’s tally of the countries with the highest number of known infections. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and members of his team took up the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge on Heritage Day. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said while the risk of a resurgence in […]
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No clarity over Nehawu, Ramaphosa meeting Nehawu assured that it will give its members an update on what transpired during discussions behind closed doors with the president on Friday. Nehawu leadership on 25 September 2020 met with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cabinet ministers in Pretoria following concerns raised by the union with regards to COVID-19 […]
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South African airline Mango said its currently in discussion with SAA technical in a bid to keep its planes operating. Mango Airlines. Picture: Mango Airlines official Facebook page. JOHANNESBURG – South African airline Mango said its currently in discussion with SAA technical in a bid to keep its planes operating. The airline’s entire fleet could […]
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ANC Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa on Friday turned down a bail offer by the High Court in Makanda. FILE: Andile Lungisa. Picture: Supplied JOHANNESBURG – The family of ANC Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa said his decision to remain behind bars was not an admission of guilt. Lungisa on Friday turned down […]
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