Outa: E-tolling system has failed and Sanral should take blame, not the public

This is in response to the roads agency’s CEO Skhumbuzo Macozoma calling for a final decision on the future of e-tolls, which should be in the interest of the entire country and the economy. An e-toll gantry. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) said the e-tolling system has failed and […]

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Parkwood boy caught in gang violence crossfire remains on life support

Nahemia Classen was shot and wounded in Parkers Walk on Monday. Nehemiah Claasen. Picture supplied. CAPE TOWN – A young boy who got caught in the crossfire of gang violence in Parkwood remains on life support. Nehemiah Classen was shot and wounded in Parkers Walk on Monday. The eight-year-old was just metres from his house […]

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SA daily virus cases drop below 1,000, lowest in months

The number of new infections has been declining steadily since an average daily peak of around 12,000 in July. FILE: Gauteng healthcare workers screening Alexandra residents for coronavirus on 31 March 2020 following the roll out of massive community screenings and testing programmes by the provincial executive council. Picture: Ahmed Kajee/EWN. JOHANNESBURG – South Africa […]

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GDP slump marks ‘time to rebuild economy, unleash SA’s potential’ says Ramaphosa

The country has slipped deeper into a recession with Stats SA announcing a second-quarter decline of 51%, quarter on quarter. FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces changes to the National Executive at a media briefing held at the Union Buildings, Tshwane on the 22 November 2018. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – As South Africa sees its economy […]

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No chance: Klopp says Liverpool don’t even need to think about Messi

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has assured the footballing world that Lionel Messi will not be turning up at Melwood any time soon. Football’s off-season is always a time of madness, speculation and incessant rumours but this year the chaotic schedule and sudden revelation that Messi wants to leave Barcelona after 20 years have kicked the […]

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Super Rugby AU: Brumbies ease past Force to make the final

An invincible ACT Brumbies overpowered bottom-dwellers Western Force 31-14 to cement top spot on the Super Rugby AU ladder and book themselves a home final after a historic night Friday. In the penultimate weekend of the regular season, they started slowly before kicking into gear in a scrappy five tries to two bonus-point win, inflicting […]

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Harry Maguire: ‘Kidnap’ claim ridiculed by Greek lawyer

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire’s claims he was “scared” for his life when he was arrested on a Greek holiday island have been ridiculed by the lawyer who prosecuted him. Harry Maguire back in England The 27-year-old United captain was on Tuesday given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days after […]

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Arsenal vs Liverpool: Community shield preview and kick-off time

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Mikel Arteta’s Gunners take to the turf of Wembley less than a month after winning the FA Cup to face the Premier League winners in the Community Shield. Arsenal vs Liverpool: Community shield preview Arsenal and Liverpool are level in terms of Community Shield trophies having won the traditional season opener 15 […]

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Springboks received death threats for refusing to ‘take the knee’

Sale wing Marland Yarde has revealed that some of his team-mates including a group of Springboks have been the target of death threats for their failure to ‘take the knee’ ahead of Premiership matters in support of Black Lives Matter. South Africa’s Minister of Sports, arts and culture Nathi Mthethwa demanded that SA Rugby take […]

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2 SAPS officers granted bail after man dies in Moorreesburg holding cell

Manfred Lewis was found dead in his cell last month shortly after he was taken into custody. Picture: Supplied. CAPE TOWN – Two police officers have been granted bail after appearing in court in connection with the death of a man in a holding cell in Moorreesburg. Duwayne Williams and Justin Sassman appeared in the […]

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