[ad_1] Merona Maledu checks Deputy Minister Obed Bapela at the Tlhabane detection station. Photo by Rapula Mancai Obed Bapela, the Vice Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), tested positive for Covid-19. Cabinet spokesman Phumla Williams said Bapela tested positive after showing symptoms. He’s in self-quarantine. It was the …
Read More »Can’t make excuses, Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt says after another loss
[ad_1] Gavin Hunt. (Gallo images) Kaizer bosses coach Gavin hunt He was looking for no excuses after a 2-0 home loss to Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership on Saturday. “Disappointed with the result. I think they had two chances and they scored. But that’s football. That’s what’s happening with …
Read More »Covid-19: another 21,606 new cases, as SA records more than 100,000 infections this week
[ad_1] A hospital worker and a Covid-19 patient are seen in the resuscitation room of the Covid-19 room in Khayelitsha. New cases of Covid-19 passed the 20,000 mark for the fourth time this week. A total of 21,606 new cases were reported on Saturday. In addition, 399 other deaths were …
Read More »Lionel Messi scores an ingenious free kick for Barcelona against Granada
[ad_1] Lionel Messi scored two impressive goals, including a brazen free kick in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Granada on Saturday. The Barcelona captain scored his first goal of the night in the 35th minute as he huddled from inside the box to the top corner. Antoine Griezmann, who opened the …
Read More »SA is willing to share its experience in democracy with the US, says Ramaphosa
[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS) South Africa is ready to share with the United States his experience of a peaceful transition to democracy. This follows a violent revolt in that country this week, where supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the Capitol in Washington, DC. Ramaphosa said what happened “shook …
Read More »AfriForum, Solidarity will take legal action against the government
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – The civil society group AfriForum and the Solidarity union will take legal action against the government’s decision on the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. This comes after Health Minister Zweli Mkhize assured that the country’s government’s vaccine procurement and implementation plan is underway. The two organizations …
Read More »Are the Six Nations at risk of being canceled due to Covid-19? – The citizen
[ad_1] The French government recommended that rugby clubs postpone the next European Cup matches with British teams due to the new Covid-19 variant, according to a statement sent to AFP on Saturday. The decision casts doubt on the final two rounds of group matches scheduled to start next weekend. Next …
Read More »Ramaphosa: the ANC integrity commission was right to punish me
[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS) The ANC’s integrity commission should not be afraid to punish a president, says Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa says he told the commission that legal proceedings should be developed before he appears before it. The ANC has decided to further strengthen the commission and the party’s NEC …
Read More »Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air plane loses contact after taking off from Jakarta: media
[ad_1] This image shows an Indonesian Sriwijaya plane preparing to land over Sukarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang. A Sriwijaya Air plane with more than 50 people on board lost contact after taking off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday en route to Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, local media reported. …
Read More »A harder confinement would be counterproductive
[ad_1] In a statement released on Saturday, Sama said that focusing on strengthening health facilities and vaccinating health workers is a more sensible approach now. JOHANNESBURG – The South African Medical Association (Sama) said on Saturday that reverting to a tougher lockdown would be counterproductive and would not achieve significant …
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