The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in KwaZulu-Natal is concerned about the growing number of break-ins at various Post Offices the day before social grants are paid. The Howick and Glencoe Post Offices were broken into last week and laptops as well as SASSA cards were stolen. At the Glencoe Post office, R120 000 […]
Former Free State head of the Department of Agriculture – Peter Thabethe has been granted bail of R10 000 in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. His case has been postponed to the 5th of July. He appeared briefly with Gupta associate businessman, Iqbal Sharma to apply for bail. They were arrested on Wednesday with former rural […]
Some medical experts say load shedding is proving to be fatal for patients who are on oxygen at home, while hospitals are also under pressure as the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic looms. This week, Eskom implemented stage two load shedding which it says will continue until Friday night. The power utility says the […]
Minister Bheki Cele is denying politicians’ safety is being prioritised, adding that spending on VIP protection is but a drop in the ocean. The budget allocation for VIP Protection Services, which falls within PSS, has gone up by R26-million to R1.7-billion. eNCA’s Barry Bateman takes a look. The police ministry has denied it has prioritised […]
Oil prices extended their rally on Wednesday on growing expectations for demand as the global economy recovers, though equity investors trod a more cautious line as inflation fears continue to cast a shadow over trading floors. While some countries are struggling in their battle with the coronavirus, the general mood among dealers is upbeat that […]
Fear is setting in over primary schools resuming at full capacity and with daily attendance. Some teachers are saying schools are nowhere near ready. Fear is setting in over primary schools resuming at full capacity and with daily attendance. Some teachers are saying schools are nowhere near ready while parents are afraid for their children’s […]
A 36-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman from the Avanza had suffered serious injuries and were treated using Advanced Life Support interventions before being transported to Sebokeng Hospital. SEDIBENG.- Three people were seriously injured in a collision between a bakkie and an Avanza on the R54 near Golden Gardens, outside Sebokeng yesterday afternoon. ER24 paramedics […]
There’s been an increase in positive coronavirus cases in schools in the Northern Cape. That’s according to the province’s Education MEC Zolile Monakali. He says while COVID-19 safety measures are being followed at school, at home it’s a different story. The province has recorded 264 positive COVID-19 cases in the past week alone. This has led to the disruptive […]
The High Court in Johannesburg has set down two days to hear an application brought forward by the African National Congress (ANC)’s embattled secretary-general Ace Magashule seeking to overturn his suspension at the end of the month. The matter, which was initially put down for Tuesday will now be heard on 24 and 25 June. […]
Professor Koleka Mlisana, co-chair of the COVID-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee, says the possible countrywide threat of a third wave of the coronavirus can be avoided if people adhere to the regulations. On Sunday night, in his address to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that four provinces including Gauteng, the Free State, Northern Cape and the North […]