Gauteng ANC PEC expected to conclude its meeting today

The PEC has been meeting since Saturday to consider, among other things, the report by the Integrity Commission relating to a multimillion-rand personal protective equipment (PPE) tender. The Gauteng ANC’s newly elected leadership from left Parks Tau, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Panyaza Lesufi and David Makhura. Picture: Qaanitah Hunter/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) provincial […]

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He was committed to the oath: Wife of slain WC top-cop Kinnear remembers husband

Kinnear who served the South African Police Service for 31 years, was shot and killed outside his Bishop Lavis home on Friday afternoon. Wearing grey top (to Police Minister Bheki Cele’s left), Carlisle Kinnear (son). Middle wearing yellow blouse, wife Nicolette Kinnear and to her left, Casleigh Kinnear (son). Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – […]

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Hawks handcuff trio for allegedly trying to corrupt senior official in Polokwane

Authorities say they allegedly approached a lieutenant colonel and requested her to release a vehicle that wad transporting illicit cigarettes in return for R7,500. Pair of handcuffs. JOHANNESBURG – The elite crime-fighting unit, the Hawks, has handcuffed three suspects for allegedly trying to corrupt a senior official in Polokwane. Authorities say they allegedly approached a […]

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SAfricans urged to wear orange masks to take stand against COVID corruption

Businesses, labour parties and faith-based organisations are pushing for accountability following reports of large-scale corruption and financial mismanagement of relief funds. JOHANNESBURG – There are calls for South Africans to take a stand against COVID-19 corruption by wearing an orange mask every Friday. Businesses, labour parties and faith-based organisations are pushing for accountability following reports […]

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Contralesa ‘disappointed’ initiation schools not allowed to resume under level 1

Contralesa had to suspend June initiations in April, just one month after government-imposed stringent measure to curb the spread of the coronavirus. JOHANNESBURG – The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) on Sunday said it was disappointed that initiation schools are not allowed to operate when the country moves into alert level 1 […]

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Over 70 motorists arrested for reckless, negligent driving across Gauteng

The speedsters were caught during operations conducted along major routes since the beginning of this month. JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng traffic police have arrested over 70 motorists for reckless and negligent driving across the province. The speedsters were caught during operations conducted along major routes since the beginning of this month. A 35-year-old driver was handcuffed […]

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Only 6% of COVID-19 cases in KZN still active, says Zikalala

He has warned against complacency saying if citizens let their guard down, the province could experience a second wave. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Mr Sihle Zikalala visits the family of victims in uMthwalume. Picture: @Kzngov/Twitter DURBAN – Only 6% of COVID-19 cases in KwaZulu-Natal are still active. Premier Sihle Zikalala has made this revelation in a media […]

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Lotto results: Player bags whopping R11.7 million jackpot

A Lotto Plus 1 player bagged a whopping R11.7 million. Check to see if you’ve won! JOHANNESBURG – These are the winning lotto results onSaturday, 19 September 2020. LOTTO: 04, 09, 10, 23, 24, 32 B: 07 Here are #dividends for the #LOTTO draw on (19/09/20)!You have another chance to win the rollover jackpot! pic.twitter.com/3jCWBtOF8c […]

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SA records 2,029 new COVID-19 cases, 85 more related deaths

SA records 2,029 new COVID-19 cases, 83 more related deaths The country is gearing for an easing of lockdown regulations as the rate of infection appears to be stabilising. FILE: A Doctors Without Border (MSF) nurse (C) performs a COVID-19 coronavirus test during a Ministry of Health screening and testing drive in the Wolhuter men’s […]

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Future of some Gauteng ANC leaders still unclear due to corruption allegations

The provincial executive committee (PEC) is meeting this weekend to consider a report by the integrity commission relating to a multimillion-rand personal protective equipment (PPE) tender. Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku on 20 July 2020 inspects the Nasrec field hospital’s state of readiness amidst the province’s increase in coronavirus cases. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – […]

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