[ad_1] “But there are risks ahead, so please be vigilant.” New Zealand, with a population of five million has recorded 1,147 coronavirus cases, including 21 deaths. The number of new cases has been in single digits since mid-April, with three new infections recorded on Monday. Under Level Two restrictions, international …
Read More »South Africans return home after Covid-19 hell in Thailand
[ad_1] By Clinton Moodley 18h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare It has not been an easy road for South Africans stranded in Thailand. What started as an exotic vacation turned into a nightmare when travel bans were implemented in South Africa and in many other countries due to the Covid-19 …
Read More »Six in court for alleged kidnapping, murder of Tongaat teen Andile Mbuthu
[ad_1] By Mphathi Nxumalo 11h ago Share this article: CompartirTweetCompartirCompartirCompartirE-mailCompartir Durban – Six men charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Tongaat teenager Andile ‘Bobo’ Mbuthu appeared in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Mlungisi Thabethe, 26, Andile Nhleko, 27, Mncedisi Mzobe, 27, Siyanda Msweli, 26, Lindani …
Read More »Plans for PRO14 to resume in August, but Cheetahs & Kings involvement in doubt
[ad_1] The plans are reportedly considered to resume the PRO14 season in late August, but the participation of the cheetahs and kings remains in serious doubt. Register your interest for entries of British and Irish Lions in South Africa 2021 The tournament is currently halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, …
Read More »New coronavirus rules allow mobile networks to increase data prices
[ad_1] Acting Communications Minister Jackson Mthembu has announced significant changes to regulations made under the Disaster Management Act. These changes include the removal of policies related to smartphone tracking, mobile data price freezes and number portability. Significant changes include the directive to track and trace people using smartphone location data …
Read More »Censorship, the unexpected side effect of Covid-19
[ad_1] COMMENTARY The brilliance of Botswana’s “brilliant example of democracy” fades as the country of 2.3 million people slowly slides into authoritarianism. The trend started under former President Ian Khama, who silenced critical media and frightened citizens. His term in office ended in April 2018. The first signs that his …
Read More »Putin lifts Russia’s coronavirus ‘no-job’ period starting Tuesday
[ad_1] President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia’s nonworking period imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted starting Tuesday. “Starting tomorrow, May 12, the national period of non-working days will end for all sectors of the economy,” Putin said, adding that Russia’s regions will be able …
Read More »Police officers caught for allegedly stealing cigarettes in a store, one in uniform
[ad_1] Two police officers, one of whom was wearing his uniform blatantly, broke into a spaza store and robbed the owner of an undisclosed amount of cash and 25 cartons of cigarettes over the weekend. The officers, who are assigned to the Roodepan police station, were allegedly accompanied by a …
Read More »School reopens: Motshekga will inform the nation on Thursday
[ad_1] Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to announce this week when schools will officially reopen. After consultations with various stakeholders, Motshekga has promised to inform the nation on Thursday, his department said in a statement. Motshekga is expected to provide details of the end dates and detailed plans …
Read More »90,000 jobs in the Cape tourism sector could be lost in the next six months
[ad_1] By marvin charles 15h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Cape Town: According to a report by Cape Town Tourism (CTT) on the impact the Covid-19 pandemic would have on the industry, more than 90,000 jobs in the tourism sector could be lost in the next six months. CTT released …
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