Eastern Cape businessman loses R35m in assets over TERS fraud
The applications made by the ECTTC were riddled with discrepancies.
Crime
Crime
Joburg police captain gets four years imprisonment for bribery
“All citizens are equal before the law,” said RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi.
Crime
Manhunt launched for murderers of Cape Town officer
Cele lamented police killings, as violent crimes continue to plague the country.
Health for Dummies
Gauteng could be experiencing a measles outbreak: Here’s what we know
The health authorities in the affected districts and communities are working together to identify and conduct vaccination of contacts.
Health for Dummies
World Food Safety Day: Unsafe food claims 42 000 lives every year – WHO
This year’s World Food Safety Day is commemorated under the theme: “Safer food, better health”.
Crime
Hamilton Ndlovu back to rags? – State seizes R102 million assets
Ndlovu has also been ordered to pay the legal costs of the SIU and the NHLS.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s GDP is on the upswing – Here are the stats for Q1:2022
A positive start to the year.
Crime
Have you been a victim of this Post Office scam?
Post Office users, heed this warning about an email scam doing the rounds.
Lifestyle
Here’s Ramaphosa’s plan to put an end to loadshedding
The statesman said that it may be difficult to imagine a future without load shedding, but hope exists.
Lifestyle
uThongathi N2 toll fees suspended: Here’s what you need to know
This comes as most roads in the province have been severely damaged or washed away by the recent floods.
Viral
KZN floods: Every cent to be audited in real time, Ramaphosa warns
The President said this when he addressed a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
Events
Freedom Day national address: How to watch live [video]
President Ramaphosa will ‘consolidate South Africa’s gains’ at this year’s Freedom Day national address.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 in SA: Positivity rate is on the rise
The majority of new cases are from Gauteng (46%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (23%).
Viral
Loadshedding forecast: Here’s the outlook for next week
De Ruyter said reserve generation capacity at the power utility’s open cycle gas turbines is also recovering sufficiently.
Viral
KZN floods: Here’s how SA responded to the disaster
The rescue operation has seen over 4 800 personnel deployed to the province to assist in emergency relief efforts.
Viral
Is SA facing a total blackout? – Andre de Ruyter responds
A total blackout is unrealistic, Andre de Ruyter stressed.
Travel
Easter travel guide: These roads will have the most traffic
These roads will have a heavy law enforcement presence this Easter weekend.
Viral
Level 1 restrictions: No face masks outdoors and these other adjustments
No face masks outdoors but there is a twist.
Viral
End of lockdown looms as govt considers withdrawing National State of Disaster
“We cannot let our guard down yet,” the government said.
Lifestyle
South Africa recorded 637 fatal road accidents in January 2022
All provinces, except KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State recorded increases in road fatalities in January, year-on year.
Crime
Imbali murders: MEC confirms suspects are still on the loose
The family was shot and killed by unknown people who stormed into their home in Imbali Unit 14, last week.
Health for Dummies
South Africa on course to launch mRNA vaccine hub
The new hub is not just for South Africa, said the Minister.
Lifestyle
JSC starts consultation on sex work decriminalisation
Consultations begin on Wednesday, 9 February.
Crime
More arrests expected in SAPS PPE fraud case
The group faces several charges relating to the undue benefit of suppliers in the procurement of latex gloves for SAPS.
Health for Dummies
HSRC launches research on HIV prevalence in South Africa
Repeated every five years, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the first round of the survey.
Health for Dummies
COVID-19 cases in South Africa: Hospital admissions on the rise
Hospital admissions have increased by 101 to 4 502 since the last reporting cycle.
Lifestyle
New ‘Life Orientation’ radio series targets SA’s teen group
The series is adapted from the 80 CSE scripted lessons, which are already part of the Life Skills and Life Orientation curriculum.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s minimum wage set to increase this year
As in previous years, the adjustment provides exceptions for several worker groups.
Viral
Wesbank, Toyota FS hauled to Competition Tribunal for ‘dividing the market’
The Competition Commission accused Wesbank and Toyota FS’ of “collusive conduct.”
Lifestyle
SA drivers offered lifeline with license renewal extension
This comes as the deadline for the end of the grace period for the renewal of driving licenses was set for 31 August 2021.