Eskom implements load-reduction in parts of Katlehong and Vosloorus

The power utility said the planned power cuts were used to target areas with rampant illegal connections that could overload the grid. Picture: Pexels. JOHANNESBURG – Eskom implemented load-reduction in various Katlehong and Vosloorus communities in Ekurhuleni until 10 pm on Friday evening. The power utility said the planned power cuts were used to target […]

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SA drops to 10th place on global COVID-19 infection rankings list

In just the last week, the country has been overtaken by Spain and Argentina, which have around 10,000 more cases than South Africa. FILE: A City of Tshwane Health official takes a nasal swab to test for the COVID-19 coronavirus on a taxi operator at the Bloed Street Mall in Pretoria Central Business District, on […]

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‘We are staying indefinitely,’ say Camps Bay mansion occupiers

Seven queer artivists, called #weseeyou, formally booked the luxury house last week for the weekend but have not left. A view of Camps Bay in Cape Town. Picture: 123rf.com CAPE TOWN – A group occupying a Camps Bay mansion has missed the deadline to vacate the premises. Seven queer artivists, called #weseeyou, formally booked the […]

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Cabinet looking to strengthen SA’s legislation to boost fight against GBV

Communities across the country have been outraged by government’s perceived inaction when it comes to tackling violence against women and children, but Cabinet insists there are interventions to improve safety. FILE: Demonstrators gather near the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton on 13 September 2019 in protest against gender-based violence. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Cabinet […]

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Former FS MEC Mosebenzi Zwane expected to appear at Zondo Inquiry today

Zwane has been implicated in masterminding a scheme to take R1 billion intended for low-cost housing. FILE: Former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane introduces former President Jacob Zuma outside the state capture commission venue on Friday 19 July 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN JOHANNESBURG – Former Free State Human Settlements MEC Mosebenzi Zwane, who later […]

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NICD warns SA still at risk of COVID-19 infection spike as country opens up

Professor Adrian Puren said the country was not out of danger yet with around just under 2,000 daily new infections. 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 hostel in Jeppestown district of Johannesburg, on 14 May […]

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Mbabula gives CT International Airport go ahead to resume international travel

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula conducted a COVID-19 regulations compliance inspection at the airport on Thursday. FILE: A general view of Cape Town International Airport. Picture: @WesternCapeGov/Twitter CAPE TOWN – Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has given Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) the green light to resume with operations for travel outside the country from next week. […]

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Winde urges WC residents to support local firms for rest of Heritage Month

Thousands of businesses, especially those in the tourism sector, have suffered during the COVID-19 lockdown. FILE: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Picture: Twitter. CAPE TOWN – Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged locals to use what’s left of Heritage Month to support local businesses. Thousands of businesses, especially those in the tourism sector, have […]

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