[ad_1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will embark on a nationwide stay on Wednesday (October 7). Cosatu has asked its more than 1.8 million members and other workers across the country to stay home in support of the action due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. …
Read More »Rugby Championship decision looms for world champions Springboks
[ad_1] Rugby director and 2019 World Cup winning coach Rassie Erasmus told reporters that he expects a decision by October 10. Rassie Erasmus. Image: Twitter / @ Springboks JOHANNESBURG – South African rugby officials could announce this week whether the Springboks world champions will compete in the 2020 Rugby Championship …
Read More »ANC’s Magashule Seeks Clarity On Arrest Rumors
[ad_1] The secretary general of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress will ask the state prosecutor to respond to speculation that he faces arrest, the party spokesman said. IOL, a Johannesburg-based news website, previously reported that an arrest warrant was issued for Ace Magashule. Hangwani Mulaudzi, a spokesman for the …
Read More »PE cops pursue ‘cruel and insensitive’ suspects who stabbed to death a blind woman
[ad_1] A blind woman was found stabbed to death in her Eastern Cape home. A blind woman was found stabbed to death in her Eastern Cape home. There were no signs of forced entry. The police are asking for anyone with information to come forward. Police have appealed to the …
Read More »SA’s largest labor federations prepare for a nationwide strike
[ad_1] Cosatu, Fedusa, Saftu and Nactu have come together to protest against what they see as a failed government that has overseen the repression of workers. Cosatu is leading the march through Cape Town’s CBD demanding reliable public transport. Image: EWN / Kaylynn Palm JOHANNESBURG – The country’s largest labor …
Read More »Nadal, in the 13th semi-final of Roland Garros, hits the ‘dangerous’ nightlife
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal reached his thirteenth Roland Garros semi-final early on Wednesday with a straight sets win over the Italian teenager Jannik Sinner but he claimed it was “dangerous” to finish at 1:30 in the morning when the temperature had dropped to 12 degrees (53F). Nadal, the 12-time champion, defeated …
Read More »Second wave of Covid-19 only speculation at the moment: Mkhize
[ad_1] It is not yet clear whether SA will experience a second Covid-19 surge, but if it does, the country will be prepared. This was the assurance of the Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, on Tuesday. “We now have a plan that has been presented to us by the World …
Read More »Farm killings in the spotlight – The Citizen
[ad_1] In today’s issue of your morning news update, The citizen focuses on farm killings and the debates and stories that emerge around this complex topic. While you will still find a selection of our daily news articles at the end of this post, explore the selection of features, articles, …
Read More »Rock legend Eddie Van Halen, 65, dies after long battle with cancer
[ad_1] Eddie van halen Photo: Ethan Miller / Getty Images Rock legend Eddie Van Halen died at the age of 65. His son, Wolf Van Halen, announced the news Tuesday that he had lost his long battle with cancer. The guitar virtuoso group is considered one of the greatest rock …
Read More »Orlando Pirates announces signing of former Highlands Park winger Jooste
[ad_1] The versatile gamer is delighted to have joined his childhood team after a spell with the Lions of the North. Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Orlando Pirates have taken over former Highlands Park winger Wayde Jooste. The 28-year-old winger joined Bucs on a free transfer after parting ways with …
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