NICD warns of possible malaria outbreak in South Africa
Travelled to Mozambique in the last six weeks? Here’s what you need to know.
Health for Dummies
Viral
2021 matric results: Prisoners pass rate could be higher than national average
In 2020, the prisoners pass rate was 86.3%.
Crime
Soweto thief nabbed with 1.3 metres railway track
The PRASA property was found in the man’s shack at the Angola Squatter Camp.
Viral
Presidency doubles down on its stance on Lindiwe Sisulu
The Presidency has said it has “nothing to add” to its original statement.
Lifestyle
SASSA R350 grant could be extended beyond March 2022
More than 10.3 million recipients will welcome this news.
Crime
Angelo Agrizzi trial date set: Here’s what you need to know
Angelo Agrizzi’s trial has been postponed to March.
Viral
Ramaphosa celebrates 76.4% matric pass rate
The president applauded the of 0.2% increase in South Africa’s matric pass rate.
Lifestyle
KZN dam levels: Torrential weather a win for water levels
The increase in dam levels is welcomed, the Department of Water and Sanitation said.
Lifestyle
Top Achievers breakfast: 2021 matrics commended for stellar performance
Motshekga urged learners to continue to appreciate the process of basic education.
Travel
SAA flights: Here’s when JHB-to-Durban route will reopen
The services will resume after assessing demand from both customers and partners, SAA said.
Viral
End of lockdown on the cards? – Next NCCC meeting to decide
The decision is a “collective process”, Ramaphosa said.
Crime
KZN job-seekers warned to not fall for this government job scam
The scammers call victims promising them jobs in the department in exchange for R9 000.
Events
2021 matric results announcement: How to watch livestream
The results will be announced live and you can tune in right here.
Crime
Thumeka Qongqo: 10 years in jail for municipality fraudster
Thumeka Qongqo defrauded the OR Tambo District Municipality of approximately R 4.5 million.
Viral
Salary boosts and bonuses for SA’s legislative sector
Annual increases come into effect from 15 February 2022.
Travel
Abu Dhabi airport bombing: DIRCO concerned about traveller safety
The Abu Dhabi airport bombing killed three people and injured six.
Crime
Vincent Smith fraud: More charges added to former MP case
Charges of tax fraud were added to the charge sheet.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape fires: 5 644ha of land charred this summer
Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities caused by fire.
Cape Town Buzz
NantSA vaccination plant to be launched in Cape Town
The vaccination plant will be launched on Wednesday.
Viral
South Africa floods claim 82 lives – Cogta
The department said the threatening conditions required all of society and government to work together
Lifestyle
Joe Morolong Memorial nurses lauded for quadruplets delivery
Of the four newborns, three are boys.
Lifestyle
2021 festive season road statistics show increase in car deaths
It was a deadly festive season on the roads, the Transport Ministry found.
Viral
2021 matric results: Education Dept told to block pupils under investigation
Alleged cheaters face the possibility of not getting access to their matric results.
Viral
Loadshedding on the cards? – Koeberg maintenance sparks outage fears
The Koeberg unit will be switched off for five months, Eskom said.
Crime
Durban prison guard arrested for drug peddling
The prison guard tried to smuggle drugs, a cellphone and other illegal items into the Durban Corrections Centre.
News Viral
QwaQwa floods: Free State schools warned of torrential weather
Monday’s school closure in most parts of QwaQwa, were caused by the torrential weather.
Lifestyle
Germany invests R219m in South Africa’s ‘green’ hydrogen project
Presidency Mondli Gungubele said the German ministry would be supporting the project with funding
Health for Dummies
South Africa extends COVID-19 National State of Disaster
The extension will run until mid-February 2022.
Health for Dummies
Gauteng exits COVID-19 fourth wave
This was announced by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla.