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[ad_1] Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi released the draft Single Border Policy (OSBP) for public consultation. The policy aims to harmonize the movement of people and goods between South Africa’s land ports of entry and its neighboring countries, as well as address congestion that creates delays. The document also highlights …

[ad_1] NATU President Memorial Allen Thompson has died. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says he is “deeply saddened” by the death of the president of the National Union of Teachers, Allen Thompson, who died after experiencing complications related to Covid-19. READ | President of the National Union …

[ad_1] The WHO says China has granted permission for a visit by its experts, and a team of 10 is expected to arrive shortly for a five- to six-week visit. People line up to get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus outside a hospital in Beijing, China, on January 5, 2021, …

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa The government’s National Coronavirus Command Council is expected to meet Wednesday morning, setting the stage for another announcement regarding the Covid-19 shutdown from President Cyril Ramaphosa by the end of the week. The council’s scheduled meeting was scheduled for next week, but government spokeswoman Phumla Williams …

[ad_1] Jack Vearey / Getty Images On New Year’s Eve, gold bars weighing 73.5 kg were seized from three people at OR Tambo International Airport. All three had flown to South Africa from Madagascar. They must appear in court where they face charges of trade in precious metals and violation …

[ad_1] Bitcoin flopped in trading on Monday when the famous volatile cryptocurrency fell back after a spectacular New Years rally. Prices fell as much as 17% in the biggest drop since March before recovering. Losses are small against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s broader rally, jumping 50% in December alone. After …

[ad_1] (Getty) The UK has become the first country to approve the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. Brian Pinker, 83, a kidney failure patient, was the first in the world to receive the vaccine, outside of a test. The UK government has promised 100 million doses, with 530,000 doses …

[ad_1] Duhan van der merwe became the last international rugby union in Scotland to join a English Premiership club when Worcester announced on Monday that the Edinburgh wing had signed to play for them from the start of next season. South Africa-born Van der Merwe, 25, scored a try on …

[ad_1] As we enter 2021, the recent outbreak of market holiday cheer will have left many investors optimistic. However, do not get carried away by the good mood of the market. While there are many reasons to feel positive about the year ahead, it is equally important to point out …

[ad_1] • Toyota Gazoo Racing took victory in stage 2 of the Dakar rally. • The team had mixed results as several of its crews suffered setbacks. • Nasser Al-Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel are in third place overall. • For more motorsports stories, visit www.Wheels24.co.za Stage 2 of the 2021 …