Home Repossession: Holding On To Your House In A Time Of COVID-19

Are you in danger of losing your home because of lockdown layoffs? Your flat or house is probably your most important asset and a great source of emotional comfort ‒ but given the pandemic layoffs and precarious economy, you may be concerned that you could lose your hard-earned property. What are the chances of your home being […]

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Young Entrepreneur Fills Medical Supply Gap In Rural Africa

20-year old Tony McPherson believes in quality healthcare and medical access for all. After identifying a need for medical consumables and disposables to difficult-to-deliver regions and rural communities across Africa, 20-year old Capetonian, Tony McPherson launched McPherson Trading, a tender based procurement consultancy to help fill this gap.  Since opening doors in January 2019, the […]

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Woman fatally shot by husband inside police station in Mthatha

The shooting occurred inside the Madeira police station in Mthatha on Monday afternoon. CAPE TOWN – A woman (28) has been shot and killed by her husband inside an Eastern Cape police station while reporting a case of domestic violence. The shooting occurred inside the Madeira police station in Mthatha on Monday afternoon. It’s believed […]

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Malema calls on EFF members to be combat-ready, Clicks vows to stay open

The red berets attacked Clicks stores nationwide as per Julius Malema’s instructions after the retailer published and advert last week which insulted black hair. EFF leader Julius Malema shutting down the Clicks store in the Cycad Shopping Centre in Limpopo on 7 September 2020. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema […]

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NPA: Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch out on bail after assault arrest

NPA: Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch out on bail after assault arrest Thembinkosi Lorch, known for playing the mid-fielder position in the team, was handcuffed on Sunday night after the victim reported the attack to the police. Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch. Picture: @orlandopirates/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi […]

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Rand retreats before GDP data, stocks move up

Second-quarter GDP data will be released on Tuesday, and analysts polled by Reuters are forecasting a quarter-on-quarter contraction of well over 40%. JOHANNESBURG – The South African rand fell on Monday, as investors dumped the currency a day before gross domestic product data expected to show a massive contraction during the country’s strict coronavirus lockdown. […]

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EWN Weather Watch: Sunny, warm conditions expected on Tuesday

It seems spring has finally sprung with sunny conditions expected across the country on Tuesday. JOHANNESBURG – Sunny and warm weather conditions can be expected throughout the country on Tuesday. GAUTENG: Pretoria can expect a high of 27°C, while Johannesburg will experience a maximum of 24°C. Gauteng Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 8.9.2020 pic.twitter.com/35A2effqpw — SA […]

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4 boys detained after allegedly raping girl (4) in Muldersdrift

It’s alleged that the boys, between 10 and 13, raped the child in an informal settlement on Friday. JOHANNESBURG – Four boys have been taken in for detention at the Walter Sisulu Youth Centre after allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in Muldersdrift. It’s alleged that the boys, between 10 and 13, raped the child in […]

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How to Address the Inequities of COVID-19 with Graça Machel and Melinda Gates

COVID 19 has unearthed massive inequalities within our societies and brought to glaring light the unique burdens which women carry the world over. Graça Machel and Melinda Gates joined Africa.com to discuss their policy recommendations in regards to women during the pandemic. Both of these women are strong advocates for women’s issues. And both have […]

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