WATCH | Members of the restaurant industry take to the streets in protest: Several streets in Johannesburg were abuzz as workers in the restaurant industry gathered to picket against lockdown regulations. Watch. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Suspects arrested for allegedly defrauding Sasol to the tune of R279 million: Four people, including two companies, have appeared briefly in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on charges of racketeering, corruption and fraud that allegedly bagged them a cool R279 million from Sasol using invalid bank guarantees. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Cabinet to be told to close schools for 3 weeks amid Covid-19 peak – report: The National Coronavirus Command Council will reportedly table the recommendation to Cabinet on Thursday, and either Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga or President Cyril Ramaphosa will thereafter announce Cabinet’s decision. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Andrew Mlangeni hailed for his commitment to making a better South Africa: The last Rivonia Trialist passed away on Tuesday at 95-years-old after a short illness. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
SA sees record number of single day COVID-19 fatalities: These deaths have pushed the national toll to almost 6,000. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
African Development Bank approves R5bn loan to South Africa: The AfDB said in a statement that the loan was to protect lives and promote access to essential medical equipment, to protect livelihoods by preserving jobs, and to support companies in the formal and informal economy. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Economists express mixed views on another interest rate cut: The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee had already cut the repo rate by 275 basis points this year to try and counter the effects of negative growth due to COVID-19. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Mabuza sick at home in Mpumalanga, but Covid-19 status still negative: Deputy President David Mabuza cancelled planned question and answer sessions in the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
Researchers find ‘huge discrepancy’ between reported number of Covid-19 fatalities and excess deaths: Excess natural deaths reported are, in some provinces, 100% higher than confirmed Covid-19 deaths, showing the effects of health system constraints and possible under-reporting, researchers say. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
FEEL GOOD | Young Durban environmental activist pledges R12 000 to support bird sanctuary: A Durban boy has raised over R12 000 in a bid to help boost funds for his favourite nature site in the city, the Umgeni River Bird Park. ……
Source: WN.com – Southafrica News
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