Johannesburg – The Consumer Goods Council says smaller towns off the N3 are the hardest hit by this week’s truck blockades. Traffic on the N3 has started flowing again after days of blockades by truck drivers who disrupted traffic on the normally busy Van Reenen’s pass. The truck freight industry says losses resulting from this […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) says plans by the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) to have powers to declare public health outbreaks within Africa require further discussion. The health body says it is likely to lead to confusion and have a huge impact on trade and travel. The Africa CDC says its push for […]
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Elsie Rasalanavho is said to have collapsed after being fired from Muvhango. Rasalanavho played Mukondeleli on the soap opera, a character that has since died after 25 years on the show. According to the Daily Sun, the actress is upset about leaving the show since she didn’t expect to be fired. She fell and was […]
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JSE-listed and UK headquartered Capital & Counties Properties (Capco) and property firm Shaftesbury have agreed to a merger, giving the new real estate investment trust (REIT) company a R98 billion portfolio in London’s West End. When the merger goes through, the combined group will be called Shaftesbury Capital, and have 2.9 million square feet (around […]
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Johannesburg – Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital’s Dr Tim de Maayer has had his suspension lifted. However, he now faces a disciplinary hearing that could see him fired. The South African Medical Association has expressed its outrage at the development. De Maayer was suspended after writing a letter decrying poor conditions at the hospital. […]
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Cape Town – The Western Cape is bracing for more rain from Saturday, amid ongoing mop-up operations. The province experienced heavy rains earlier this week, which left hundreds of homes flooded. Relief efforts are expected to continue throughout the weekend. Gift of the Givers representative, Ali Sablay, said that his teams would continue to be […]
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Cape Town – The nomination of Reverend Frank Chikane for the post of inspector-general of intelligence failed to muster the required support in the National Assembly. In terms of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, a two-thirds majority is needed. Members of Parliament voted on the matter on Wednesday. House chairperson Cedrick Frolick revealed the outcome […]
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The Rwandan authorities have denied widely shared claims on social media that President Paul Kagame had order the deportation of 18 Chinese nationals. A tweet falsely claiming this was shared more than 5,000 times. BREAKING NEWS: President of Rwanda General @PaulKagame has ordered for immediate deportation of 18 Chinese nationals, "the 18 investors were found […]
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Zola Nombona, who plays the role of Pamela Khoza on Generations: The Legacy, has reportedly quit the popular soapie. In May 2021, the seasoned actress debuted on the soapie as Siyanda Khoza (Kay Sibiya)’s wife Pamela, an investigative journalist. Entertainment blogger, Phil Mphela announced her departure on social media on Tuesday. NEWS: Zola Nombona resigns […]
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Johannesburg – Workers contracts will be terminated immediately now that Comair is in provisional liquidation. Liquidators will now go through what is on top of the list for what needs to be paid. Workers might only get a set amount despite the number of years they have worked at the airline. Over 2,000 jobs have, […]
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