Protesting undertakers prepare to meet with Ramaphosa over their demands

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 […]

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SA moves to alert level 1, curfew now from midnight to 4 am

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 […]

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SA to reopen orders to most countries on 1 October

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. […]

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Limited funds thwart IEC’s plans to pilot electronic system in local govt polls

The Independent Electoral Commission said it wanted to test the system with a plan to roll it out for the 2024 elections but their request for funding was not granted. CEO of IEC Simon Mamabulo addresses those gathered at the IEC ROC for the election results. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – Plans to pilot an […]

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Expert raises concern about accuracy of data used to track COVID-19 in SA

Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation at 7 pm on Wednesday where it is hoped he will also open the country’s international borders. 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 […]

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Ndlozi apologises for comments on harassment of eNCA journalist

At the time Ndlozi remarked that men, who were clad in EFF regalia, were ‘merely touching’ reporter Nobesuthu Hejana when they refused to let her cover the demonstration outside a Clicks store at a Western Cape mall. FILE: EFF Member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Economic Freedom Fighters’ Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has […]

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker says only Hunt can set Amakhosi right

Common sense would appear to dictate that Kaizer Chiefs best option to fill their coaching void is Gavin Hunt. Hunt’s combination of local knowledge and technical expertise make Hunt the apparent choice for Kaizer Chiefs provided they can agree on terms with the former Bidvest Wits trainer. McGregor backs Hunt for Kaizer Chiefs job Former […]

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Maritzburg United chairman pleased with progress, wants to push on

Maritzburg United Chairman Farook Kadodia is pleased with the team’s progress in the 2019/20 season but hopes for further improvement next season. The Team of Choice were the first PSL team to report back to training ahead of the 2020/21 season that gets underway in October. Maritzburg United finished seventh in 2019/20 season after a […]

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper says hard work is key to success

Having completed an incredible 16 top-flight campaigns, Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands says there is no secret to success in football. He puts his longevity down to hard work and discipline and credited the excellent teams he has played in with making him look good between the sticks. Orlando Pirates goalkeeper shares the keys to […]

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Ajax Cape Town hammer TTM 5-1 to keep promotion hopes alive

Ajax Cape Town set up a playoff showdown with Black Leopards on Friday with a 5-1 win over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on Tuesday 15 September. The result puts Ajax on top of the mini-table on goal difference, but Black Leopards have a game in hand, meaning that even if the Urban Warriors beat the PSL […]

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