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Metrobus strike enters its seventh day, wage negotiations deadlocked

Written by on 12 May 2021

Metrobus workers are demanding an 18% salary increase. The Metrobus strike in Johannesburg enters its seventh day on Wednesday with no end in sight. More than 30 000 commuters are affected. The Democratic Municipal Workers Union (Demawusa) has tabled 28 demands. These include an 18% salary increase, a R15 000 COVID-19 allowance and a 14th cheque. The bus company […]

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ACTOR, DIRECTOR, MUSICIAN & PHILANTHROPIST IDRIS ELBA TO HOST AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021

Written by on 11 May 2021

MTV Base, YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25th of May. This follows the inaugural Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home in 2020 that brought African and global superstars together to celebrate Africa Day […]

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No indication yet of tightening COVID-19 lockdown regulations: Mkhize

Written by on 10 May 2021

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says President Cyril Ramaphosa has not yet indicated his intention to tighten the coronavirus lockdown regulations. This as concerns mount that the country could experience a substantial third wave of the virus earlier than was initially anticipated. The first four cases of a new coronavirus variant that emerged in India have also […]

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Vodacom launches support package for job seekers

Written by on 5 May 2021

VODACOM on Tuesday unveiled a support package for job seekers under its ConnectU portal. Vodacom said it was committed to helping job seekers by combining voice and data offers, continued access to learning and skills through UAcademy and access to zero-rated job sites housed under ConnectU portal. As part of the package, Vodacom said it […]

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NPA GRANTED ORDER TO SEIZE R1.4BN IN ASSETS BELONGING TO EX-ESKOM EXECS, OTHERS

Written by on 4 May 2021

The order was enforced on all the accused in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo earlier on Tuesday. The High Court in Pretoria has granted the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) an order to seize R1.4 billion of assets belonging to former Eskom executives and others implicated in corruption. The order was enforced on all the accused in Mpumalanga, […]

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New kid on the block to rep Africa at Nickelodeon

Written by on 28 April 2021

Newcomer Lerai Rakoditsoe is making history as the first face on the continent to front a show on kids channel Nickelodeon Africa. Sowetan has learnt that in an effort to open the industry, ViacomCBS Networks Africa will today unveil the 18-year-old born in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg, as the channel’s first African presenter. Rakoditsoe will host […]

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