Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has revealed the reason behind the non-inclusion of star midfielder Bongani Zungu in his squad for the two friendlies played during the recent international break. The player – on loan at Scottish giants Rangers – has only made one appearance since the former SA Under-17 mentor took over the reins […]
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Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The 35-year-old is understood to not be showing any symptoms and has been sent home from international duty to self-isolate. Portugal face Sweden in a Nations League Group C game on Wednesday 14 October. Ronaldo ‘doing well, […]
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Investing is a personal choice and a number of influences will hold sway over where people put their money. A personal value system is one such influence and, for most South Africans, this appears to be non-negotiable. This is according to the recently released Schroders’ Global Investor Study 2020 – an annual survey that canvassed […]
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‘Tax season’ is a term that fills many South Africans with dread and submitting a tax return is normally associated with admin, long queues and surprise letters of payments due to SARS. “However, with smarter tax return planning, anyone can turn tax return time into something to look forward to,” says Susan Steward of Budget […]
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Soweto, Ivory Park residents hit by “load reduction” The power utility said the so called “load reduction” would last until 9am. Light bulb. Picture: Freeimages.com JOHNNESBURG – Thousands of people in Soweto and Ivory Park on Tuesday woke up without electricity. Eskom deliberately cut them off at 5am, saying it was trying to avoid network […]
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According to the department, 888 new infections were picked up which pushed the number of known cases in the country since the start of the outbreak to over 693, 359. JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Health on Monday recorded 83 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the death toll to 17,863. According to the department, 888 […]
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Enock Mpianzi (14) drowned at a Parktown Boys High orientation camp in January at the Nyathi Bush and River Break Resort in Brits. A picture of Enock Mpianzi is displayed during his memorial service at Parktown Boys’ High on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – The family of Parktown Boys High pupil, […]
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Case against men accused of murdering 11-year-old Kraaifontein child postponed Duran Visagie was struck in the head by a stray bullet and was rushed to hospital where he died the next morning. Two suspects face charges of murder at the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 October 2020, following the death of an 11-year-old […]
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Close to 80 organisations said the COVID-19 social relief of distress grant and the caregivers grant must be extended until the country had a comprehensive plan for guaranteed basic incomes. FILE: Social distancing is enforced at a shopping centre where social grant recipients are collecting their payouts on 30 March 2020. Picture: @The_DSD/Twitter CAPE TOWN […]
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Former Free State Human Settlements MEC Mosebenzi Zwane is back at the commission to testify about a R1 billion low-cost housing project. A screengrab of former Cabinet minister and former Free State Housing MEC Mosebenzi Zwane appearing at the state capture inquiry in Johannesburg on 25 September 2020. Picture: SABC/YouTube JOHANNESBURG – The state capture […]
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