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“Blue diamonds are so rare that there are no official statistics on their recovery.” A 29.6 carat blue diamond has been discovered at a South African mine by Petra Diamonds. Picture: www.petradiamonds.com. JOHANNESBURG – A South African diamond producer on Wednesday announced it had found five blue stones, considered to be among the world’s rarest […]

On Wednesday the transport minister launched government’s ministerial security plan to curb the theft and destruction of railway infrastructure that costs Prasa millions. More that 3,000 security officers have been appointed to guard Prasa rail infrustructure. The agency loses millions to copper cable theft and other forms of vandalism. Picture: Twitter/@MbalulaFikile JOHANNESBURG – Transport Minister […]

The president is expected to outline government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at 7 pm. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on 17 June 2020 on the easing of level 3 lockdown restrictions. Picture: GCIS. JOHANNESBURG – South Africans are looking to President Cyril Ramaphosa in anticipation of an easing of lockdown regulations when he […]

In its dismissal of the case, the Constitutional Court concluded that the decision was largely due to the unreasonable conduct of the applicants during the trial. Picture: SAPS. JOHANNESBURG -The Constitutional Court has dismissed a case by alleged gold and platinum smugglers who claimed they were prejudiced against by a biased judge following lengthy postponements […]

Ramaphosa met with the National Coronavirus Command Council on Monday where it is believed that a further relaxation of lockdown was discussed. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on 23 July 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Wednesday announced Cabinet’s decision to downgrade the COVID-19 lockdown to alert level 1 from […]

The group, comprising of about 19 unions, forums and associations, have handed over a memorandum to the of the president in Pretoria. A group of artists and entertainers blocked the roadway earlier and staged a mini-concert on the N3 in KZN on Wednesday, 2 September 2020. Picture: Screengrab/Twitter video JOHANNESBURG – A group of artists […]

JOHANNESBURG – Hot weather conditions can be expected throughout the country on Thursday. GAUTENG:Partly cloudy but hot temperatures can be expected for Johannesburg and Pretoria on Thursday, with highs of 27°C and 29°C respectively. Gauteng Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 17.9.2020 pic.twitter.com/OgyOMtX1VP — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) September 16, 2020 KWAZULU-NATAL:Durban will see a mild high […]

The Unification Task Team (UTT), which is made up of mainly black-owned funeral practitioners’ associations is on the final day of its three-day strike against government. Image of funeral undertakers during COVID-19. Picture: Twitter/@SAgovnews DURBAN – Protesting funeral practitioners said they are preparing for a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office ahead of his address […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the move will take effect from midnight this Sunday. President Cyril Ramaphosa before addressing South Africans on Wednesday, 16 September 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – South Africa has moved to alert level one. President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the move will take effect from midnight this Sunday. This […]

Restrictions on movement and business have been gradually eased since June, but borders have remained sealed to avoid importing the virus from abroad. Passengers wearing protective face masks arrive at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on 2 March 2020 amid concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic caused by the new coronavirus. […]