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Covid-19: Gauteng appears ready to relax lockdown, but don't let your guard down, committee advises 
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 Gauteng appears ready to relax lockdown regulations, according to the provincial government's advisory committee. The committee announced this... →
Seven African countries to start testing for Covid-19 antibodies
By: Reuters 13th August 2020 Seven African countries will start administering coronavirus antibody tests from next week, a regional body said on Thursday, as part of efforts to... →
Daily Podcast – August 13, 2020
By: Sane Dhlamini 13th August 2020 Making headlines: Alcohol industry tells govt to lift the ban and they will help with overburdened healthcare system, over 27 000 cases and 230... →
DMRE calls for engagement over litigation following IPP judgment
By: Terence Creamer 13th August 2020 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has urged stakeholders in the electricity industry to engage on an ongoing basis to avoid... →
'We've done our job, Mr President' - Premier Alan Winde appeals to Ramaphosa to reopen economy
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 Western Cape Premier Alan Winde appealed directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa to reopen the economy to prevent further poverty and job losses... →
South Africans must work together on an accelerated economic recovery plan – Exxaro
By: Martin Creamer 13th August 2020 South Africans must work together on an accelerated economic recovery plan that focuses on inclusive growth and prosperity for all citizens, Exxaro... →
Awesome new proudly South African face mask kindling international interest
By: Martin Creamer 13th August 2020 An awesome new proudly South African face mask, with a replaceable filtration system at its heart, is attracting international interest. The... →
Covid-19: Over 27 000 cases and 230 deaths among healthcare workers, but SA below global averages
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 27 000 healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus with a death toll of 230 in the sector.... →
Mass arrests in Ethiopia raise spectre of repressive past
By: Reuters 13th August 2020 Ethiopia has detained more than 9 000 people after deadly clashes last month, the state-run human rights commission told Reuters, raising fears... →
Nigerian lawyers fight back against police brutality, graft
By: Reuters 13th August 2020 When Divine Umukoro refused to pay police a bribe after breaking Lagos state's night-time curfew, she says they slapped her, slashed her car tyres... →
Public Protector probe report on Eastern Cape health facilities expected in 60 days
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 A report on the findings of Deputy Public Protector, advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, after her tour of four public healthcare facilities in the Eastern... →
Lift the ban and we will help with overburdened healthcare system - alcohol industry to govt
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 The alcohol industry and business representatives met with Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday, as government prepares to lift the alcohol... →
Exxaro pays dividend on 40%-higher half-year earnings
By: Martin Creamer 13th August 2020 Black-empowered diversified resources group Exxaro Resources on Thursday declared an interim dividend on posting a 40% increase in earnings before... →
Eskom to resume rolling power cuts due to generation unit breakdowns
By: African News Agency 13th August 2020 South Africa's electricity utility Eskom said on Thursday it would implement rotational powercuts from 8am to 10pm due to an increase in... →
With 259 new Covid-19 deaths, SA records 568 919 cases
By: African News Agency 13th August 2020 Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday as announced that South Africa has recorded 568 919 confirmed Covid-19 cases with 259 new deaths since... →
Covid-19: There are hopeful signs the virus has peaked, says SAMRC
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says there are hopeful signs the Covid-19 pandemic reached its peak in all the provinces at the... →
It is in the interest of the public that the Public Protector is held to account - judge
By: News24Wire 13th August 2020 After a judge said it is in the interest of the public that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane be held accountable, her legal counsel, advocate... →
Ramaphosa prepares to ease lockdown restrictions
By: Bloomberg 12th August 2020 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to ease lockdown restrictions, including the possible scrapping of an alcohol sales ban,... →
Despite Covid-induced demand slump, load-shedding surpasses 2019 levels and risk of more cuts rises
By: Terence Creamer 12th August 2020 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reported on Wednesday that load-shedding during 2020 had already surpassed that of 2019,... →
Matric exams to run from 5 November to 15 December, dept announces final timetable
By: News24Wire 12th August 2020 The 2020 National Senior Certificate final exams will officially commence on 5 November and conclude on 15 December, the Department of Basic... →
