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Covid-19 Update: 903 New Cases Identified, Ministerial Advisory Committee Not ‘Dissolved’
Source: National Department of Health.
As of Monday, September 28, the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases detected is 671,669 with 903 new cases identified, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed.
188 More Covid-19-related deaths were reported: 3 from the Eastern Cape, 1 from KwaZulu-Natal, 2 from Gauteng, 4 from the Western Cape, and 178 from the Free State.
Therefore, the total number of deaths related to Covid-19 a 16,586.
Recoveries are now in 604,478 which translates into a 90% recovery rate.
Zuma plays tough: he will not attend the commission unless Zondo recuses.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears before the Pietermaritzburg High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on June 23, 2020. Former President Zuma is accused of receiving bribes before becoming president of a $ 51 billion fighter jet purchase. rands ($ 3.4 billion). patrol boats and military equipment manufactured by five European companies, including the French defense company Thales. Image: EPA-EFE / KIM LUDBROOK
Former President Jacob Zuma has demanded that Supreme Court Vice President Raymond Zondo recuse himself as chairman of the State Capture Investigation Commission, saying he will not attend until Zondo has done so.
Lawyers for Mabuza, Zuma’s lawyers have written to Zondo, asking him to recuse himself due to his “partial disposition” towards the former president, and Zuma alleging that he has been “targeted” by the commission.
The letter was posted on social media by Zuma’s daughter, Dudu Zuma-Sambudla.
Ramaphosa: renewable energy sources are the way to growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa – ‘From the President’s Desk’. Image: Presidency of South Africa.
In his weekly letter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of electricity in our lives and how the government is working to move the country away from complete dependence on Eskom and its aging coal-fired power plants, which also consume a lot of energy. water amount.
To grow our economy and attract investment, safe and sustainable energy supply is paramount, said the president. The new energy will come from a variety of sources, including solar, wind, gas, coal, and storage.
Nathaniel Julies’ alleged killers were denied bail for fear of court riot
Eldorado Park resident Rumanah Smith writes a message next to a Nathaniel Julies mural outside the Black Legends Sport bar Extension 3 along Kremetart Avenue, September 3, 2020. Nathaniel Julies, 16, was killed in Shots in Eldorado Park, allegedly by a police officer. Image; Nigel Sibanda
The Protea Magistrates Court denied bail to three police officers accused of killing 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies outside his home in Eldorado Park last month.
On Monday, Magistrate David Mhango said releasing Sergeant Simon Scorpion Ndyalvane, 46, and his co-defendant, Officer Caylene Whiteboy, 23, and Sergeant Foster Netshiongolo, 37, would cause further disturbances among Eldorado Park residents. , who demanded justice.
Nathaniel’s parents and grandfather said they were satisfied with the decision and looked forward to the case moving forward and justice served.
SIU issues subpoenas to Gauteng health officials to return money
Free State Housing HOD invested in property with illegal contract recipient
Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed concern over the killings that took place over the weekend in a KwaZulu-Natal municipality.
“Losing nine people, massacred and murdered in a matter of about eight to ten hours in one place, that’s pretty serious,” Cele said Monday, during a visit to the families of the deceased.
The minister said the killings were the reason why during his visit he was accompanied by a delegation that included Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole, the head of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya and detectives from the office of national intelligence that will attend the KwaZulu-Natal. South African Police Service (SAPS) in its investigations into the murders.
Cele’s visit on Monday comes after five people were shot and killed in execution-style in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
The minister said that according to information obtained by the police, another group of people accused of stock theft were “executed” after being picked up and “put in one place”.
Cele said the group of people accused of stock theft were shot and killed on Sunday.
To share or not to share?: The duel on social networks and its possible landmines
Lasizwe Dambuza mourns the loss of her father. Photo: Twitter @lasizwe
It is never easy to share information about lost loved ones with family and close friends, so why do some feel the need to post it on their Facebook page, Instagram or tweet about it?
There is the point of view of some people that they feel that it is important to inform their followers of what has been happening in their lives, even if it does not affect them personally.
The way we share our news and stories has changed enormously over the years for some people. Gone are the days of that special phone call about a wedding invitation or, sadly, the departure of a loved one.
We are sharing more and more private information about our personal lives with strangers, and there is a certain comfort that comes from doing this, and from receiving much-needed comfort when you feel that those close to you are not providing it.
Get on with your head! Rhodes Memorial statue is repaired
A man takes a photo with a cell phone of Cecil John Rhodes’s shattered bust with his head removed at the Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town, South Africa, on July 15, 2020. Image: EPA-EFE / NIC BOTHMA
The statue of Cecil John Rhodes, whose head was vandalized on Saturday night, July 19, 2020, was restored and welded by the Friends of Rhodes Memorial (FORM) on Wednesday, September 23, in time for Heritage Day on September 24. of September.
The head, which was severed and weighed more than 80 kg, was found 50 meters from the torso by a Friend of Rhodes Memorial in a low bush three days after it was severed, and turned over to SANParks for evaluation, FORM said in a report. statement.
How much did Master KG spend on his Ferrari?
Image: Instagram: MasterKG
Master KG has been at the top, celebrating heritage month and the fact that their huge track Jersualema has reached 150 million views on YouTube.
On the occasion of this special occasion, the music producer and artist seems to have bought a Ferrari to congratulate himself on all the success that 2020 has brought him.
The bosses confirm the presence of Hlanti in Naturena
Sifiso Hlanti with Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt (Gavin Barker / BackpagePix)
Previously, Phakaaathi reported that some former Wits players, including Hlanti, are said to be delaying finding new teams to play next season as they wait to see if their dream move to Chiefs happens.
Now the Chiefs have announced the arrival of Hlanti to the club.
“Sifiso Hlanti has started training with Amakhosi. The left-back last played for the now-sold Bidvest Wits, ”the statement read on the club’s Twitter account.
Hlanti is currently a free agent after leaving the now-defunct Bidvest Wits following the club’s sale to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila.
African players in Europe: Guardiola hails the ‘exceptional’ Mahrez
Manchester City’s Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez applauds the fans on the pitch / AFP PHOTO / Geoff CADDICK /
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Algerian star Riyad Mahrez as he struggled to find something positive after a surprising 5-2 loss at home to Leicester City at the weekend.
The 2016 African Footballer of the Year scored a wonderful goal to give City an early lead in the Premier League clash and his boss later called him “an exceptional footballer”.
“Riyad has enormous qualities. He gives perfectly perfect passes, he likes to score goals and has a winning temperament, ”said the Spaniard.
It’s official: the Mzansi Super League is canceled
Pite van Biljon. (Photo by EJ Langner / Gallo Images)
Cricket South Africa canceled this year’s Mzansi Super League due to the ongoing pandemic. The third edition of the tournament will now take place in November-December 2021.
Acting CEO Kugandrie Govender confirmed that CSA will host a single round T20 franchise competition next year.
CSA revealed that the third edition of this year’s MSL was canceled due to “various national and international logistical reasons” caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Erasmus ‘sick’ concerned about the welfare of the Springboks and their preparation for the rugby champions
SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, will closely follow the proceedings of the “Bok Showdown” scheduled for Newlands on October 3rd. Image: Getty Images
Participation in the South African Rugby Championship is obviously dependent on government approval, but the well-being of the players is also a major concern for the Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and his personal opinion is that the Springboks will not be well done in terms of game time.
The opening match of the South African Rugby Championship is against Argentina on November 7 and they have to arrive in Australia by October 18 to be quarantined for two weeks, but that means that members of the Springbok team who are based in South Africa only They will have a maximum of 240 minutes behind them: SuperFan Saturday, this weekend’s Green v Gold match and the first round of Super Rugby Unlocked.
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