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Mabuyane: Eastern Cape COVID-19 infections are decreasing

Written by on 19 January 2021

F File: Emergency paramedics wearing a full COVID-19 coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE). Marco Longari / AFP JOHANNESBURG – Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, says the number of COVID-19 infections in the province is on the decline. Mabuyane says the recovery rate in the province now stands above 92-percent. For the the rest of this story, visit […]

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Report on racial profiling of doctors released

Written by on 19 January 2021

A bid by medical aids to block the release of a report on the racial profiling of doctors has failed.The Pretoria High Court has struck the matter from the roll, citing a lack of urgency. Inquiry Chairperson Tembeka Ngcukaitobi addresses the media. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 JOHANNESBURG – A bid by medical aids to block the release of a […]

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Sharpeville suspects in court on charges of possession of hijacked vehicles, unlicensed firearms and ammunition

Written by on 19 January 2021

On Thursday 14 January 2021, police arrested two suspects at a house in Sharpeville after discovering vehicles reported stolen in December 2020. A Mercedes Benz GLC SUV and a Mercedes Benz Sedan were confirmed to be vehicles sought by police in a case reported at Dawn Park SAPS. After searching the premises and the vehicles, […]

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LIVESTREAM: Minister Nzimande on reopening of tertiary institutions

Written by on 18 January 2021

Minister Blade Nzimande to host a media briefing outlining Cabinet decisions on plans for the reopening of the Post School Education and Training Institutions, the developments and contribution of Science and Innovation in the fight against COVID-19. Livestream courtesy #DStv403 JOHANNESBURG – Minister Blade Nzimande briefs media on the reopening of tertiary institutions amid COVID-19. […]

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Isibaya is officially getting cancelled

Written by on 18 January 2021

The news of Isibaya coming to an end has come as a shock to many loyal fans. Nomsa Pholiso, M-Net’s channel director for local entertainment channels, confirmed the news to Daily Sun, expressing her appreciation for the much-loved telenovela,“It’s always sad when a show that was popular and loved ends, as is the case with Isibaya. However, times […]

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Alcohol industry wants excise tax deferment

Written by on 18 January 2021

R8-billion has been lost in direct sales revenue due to the alcohol sales ban. And, that’s just from the wine industry. This is according to Non-Profit Company, Vinpro, which represents wine producers and cellars. Nandi Tshabalala talks to Vinpro’s Managing Director, Rico Basson. #eNCA JOHANNESBURG – The Alcohol industry wants excise taxes to be deferred until […]

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It will take years to fix Emfuleni’s problems, says administrator

Written by on 8 January 2021

Emfuleni residents are vowing to continue efforts to shut down the municipality. They’re accusing officials of corruption and are demanding basic services. On Thursday, residents closed down the Golden Highway through Sebokeng. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 JOHANNESBURG – It will take up to three years before Emfuleni’s service delivery issues are solved. This is according to […]

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Sedibeng mayor dies

Written by on 8 January 2021

Busisiwe Modisakeng’s passing comes amidst a service delivery crisis in the region. JOHANNESBURG – Sedibeng District municipal mayor Busisiwe Modisakeng has died. Gauteng’s MEC of Cooperative Governance announced Modisakeng’s passing on Friday morning following a short illness.   Modisakeng became mayor of Sedibeng in 2016. Her passing comes amidst a service delivery crisis in the region. Source: eNCA

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Golden farewell for ‘Teddy Mafia’

Written by on 7 January 2021

The Chatsworth community in Durban came out in their numbers, ignoring lockdown regulations to attend the funeral of alleged drug kingpin Yaganathan Pillay, better known as Teddy Mafia. He was killed at his home on Monday and his family blames the police for not protecting him. eNCA’s Dasen Thathiah spoke to Shahan Ramkissoon. Courtesy #DStv403 […]

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