Treasury orders investigation into Joburg’s EFF-linked fleet contract: National Treasury has deemed a controversial City of Johannesburg fleet contract “irregular”, instructing it should be cancelled and subjected to a forensic investigation. ……
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Grisly discovery: Mother, 2 young children found stabbed to death in Free State: Police in Zamdela in the Free State are investigating a triple murder case after a mother and her two children were found dead in their home. ……
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Marula Mine in Limpopo remains shut after 19 COVID-19 cases detected: The decision to shut down the mine, for now, was taken at the weekend after the cluster of infections was identified. ……
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15,000 farmers’ application for COVID-19 relief fund approve – Didiza: Government has set aside R1.2 billion for farmers struggling amid the coronavirus lockdown. ……
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PICS: Bird and animal sanctuaries in Cape Town under financial strain: Cape Town – Wildlife bird and animal sanctuaries have been impacted by the lack of visitors and staff due to the lockdown, which has put a strain on the limited staff and resources available to rehabilitate injured animals. Wildlife animals have also responded to the societal changes of the lockdown in various ways since many of them living within a sanctuary were used to particular routines. World of Birds in Hout Bay, general manager Hendrik Louw said: “We have to realise that the lack of visitors also has a negative effect on the…
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Khayelitsha hospital worker’s death being probed: Cape Town – The provincial Health Department is investigating the death of a Khayelitsha Day Hospital (KDH) healthcare worker who allegedly tested positive for Covid-19. Household aid Nolufefe Mdumata passed away at a private hospital early yesterday after being in ICU for several days. Health Department spokesperson for the Khayelitsha and Eastern Substructure Sithembiso Magubane said the department was awaiting confirmation of the cause of death. “A Khayelitsha Hospital staff member who was admitted to a private hospital…
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Consumer Watch: FNB throws weight behind its payment holiday solution: An estimated eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and about 90% of them are concerned about their ability to pay their existing loans and bills. If the economy does not kick back into gear soon, that inability to service debt is likely to worsen. Banks have stepped up to assist customers, by offering payment holidays as temporary relief without negatively affecting their credit scores at the credit bureaus, but the assistance has been limited to only those already in good standing. Banks have also encouraged customers to claim for relief through their credit life insurance, but with strict terms attached to the insurance,…
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DA to ensure all its structures are represented at virtual elective conference: The party’s federal executive council has resolved to hold the online congress on 31 October. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
SA records 1,160 new COVID-19 cases, WC still the biggest contributor: The latest figures also show that three more people died; all of them in the Eastern Cape. ……
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Health dept admits COVID-19 advisory council wasn’t consulted on lockdown levels: Some members of the council have publicly criticised the government on the continued lockdown, saying it had no basis in science and should be lifted. ……
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