1,745 new COVID-19 cases for SA as 132 more deaths recorded

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1,745 new COVID-19 cases for SA as 132 more deaths recorded The Health Ministry said that 1,745 new infections were picked up over the past day, pushing the number of known cases in this country to 676,000. A professional healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) treats a patient in a tent dedicated to the […]

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7 suspects arrested in FS asbestos corruption case set to apply for bail

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The group is made up of government officials and business owners, including the director of Blackhead, the inexperienced company that was paid R255 million for work that never materialised. Hawks members escort one of the seven suspects identified for arrest on 30 September 2020 in a case related to a R255m asbestos removal project in […]

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Ex-ANC MP Smith accused of violating legal duties by accepting Bosasa money

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Vincent Smith has been charged with fraud and corruption after he received money through his company, Euro Blitz 48, amounting to R800,000. FILE: Vincent Smith, the former chair of the parliamentary committee on the proposed constitutional amendments on land expropriation, speaks during a land expropriation hearing being held in a church in Cape Town, on […]

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Passengers grateful as first international flights touch down in CT, Joburg

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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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Hold Off Selling Your Commercial Property, Says Industry Expert

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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

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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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MPs welcome SAPS Amendment Bill, saying that it’s ‘long overdue’

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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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