WhatsApp group chats, Facebook pages: Teachers going above and beyond to ensure pupils pass at …: News24 caught up with the principals of three schools in Gauteng who are confident the sector will overcome the challenges and pupils will pass at the end of the academic year. ……
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Two British citizens who allegedly sped over SA border now in quarantine, case postponed: The case against two British citizens who allegedly ignored border officials and sped off into South Africa from Eswatini has been postponed. ……
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eThekwini ratepayers livid at hike proposal and salary increases for officials: Durban – The eThekwini Municipality’s proposed 2020/21 budget is an insult to its citizens and displays a lack of empathy for the poor, ratepayers’ associations said. The budget, which is open for public comment until May 8, seeks to increase electricity by 6.9%, water by 9.9%, and sewerage and refuse by 9.9%. Another proposal that had ratepayers hot under the collar is the proposed increase of councillors’ and municipal officials’ salaries. Currently, the mayor earns R1504549, his deputy R1223588, the Speaker R1716581, and the chief whip R1155174. The city manager and chief financial officer earn R3986736 and R3316272, respectively. Mayoral…
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Metro police officer injured after looting in Port Elizabeth: Cape Town – A metro police officer was injured after she was was hit by a stone on the left side of her face in Timothy Valley, Port Elizabeth on…
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SA receives medical supplies from China to fight coronavirus: Johannesburg – The government continues to pile up critical Covid-19 medical supplies as experts warn that the country is headed for a massive surge in coronavirus infections in the coming months. On Tuesday, International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize received the donation of Covid-19 medical supplies and equipment from China, including 95 respirators, 50000 surgical masks, 3000 goggles, face shields, diagnostic kits, 11000 protective face masks and clothing. The chairperson of the ministerial advisory…
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Ramaphosa given time to consider request to alcohol sales during lockdown: The Gauteng Liquor Forum wants to be allowed to run a limited service in order to survive. ……
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Parliament to resume with use of technology: Parliament will soon, with the use of technology, resume its work after its presiding officers and other parliamentary leaders worked hard behind the scenes to ensure this will be possible. ……
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600 Eerste River residents fight for access to seven taps in road: Cape Town – Seven taps shared among a farming community of around 600 residents has led to physical fights as they jostle for access to water and sanitation services amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Water from the seven taps, located along a main road, is also used for the Ithemba Small Farmers Association crops and livestock. Ithemba farmers have lived and farmed on the provincial Department of Human Settlements’ land in the…
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COVID-19 quick insights from 14 April: South Africa sees a big daily jump in coronavirus cases and it’s all doom and gloom for the economy. ……
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‘Unprecedented’ national effort underway to combat Covid-19 as infections rise and economy dies: A national rescue effort to save thousands of lives threatened by the spread of Covid-19, while attempting to preserve and reconfigure the economy is unfolding on a scale unprecedented in democratic South Africa. ……
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