Your Morning Briefing

COVID-19: SA recovery continues to improve

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JOHANNESBURG - The country's coronavirus recovery rate continues to improve. At 87 percent, almost 550,000 people have now recovered from the virus. Unfortunately, the death toll continues to rise.

Lucky Montana loses luxury goods to Sars

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Johannesburg - Some of the luxury items belonging to former Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) chief executive Lucky Montana went under the hammer in Johannesburg on Tuesday in a bid to recover the money he owes the SA Revenue Service (Sars).

Farm Murders: DA calls for govt to tackle crimes

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JOHANNESBURG - Democratic Alliance MP Dianne Kohler Barnard says the government needs to acknowledge the fear and danger, that rural communities live and work in.

'We're prepared to be arrested & beaten,' says Nehawu ahead of protest

© Nehawu/Facebook Nehawu members protest outside the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) on 21 August 2020.
JOHANNESBURG – The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) on Tuesday said that it was going ahead with its planned day of action on Wednesday, despite the refusal of municipalities for them to march.

SIU to probe Western Cape’s PPE procurement

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Cape Town - The Western Cape legislature spent R328 814 on the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, Speaker Masizole Mnqasela has revealed.

Guard assaulted, TVs taken in Westville Hospital robbery

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Durban - Police are investigating a case of robbery after three men assaulted a security guard and stole two television sets from the Life Westville Hospital earlier this morning.

SIU to probe Western Cape’s PPE procurement

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Cape Town - The Western Cape legislature spent R328 814 on the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, Speaker Masizole Mnqasela has revealed.

Ngidi is the accidental hero in Proteas’ new dawn

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Lungi Ngidi, the accidental hero in a transformation revolution in South African cricket, came away from last week’s ‘Culture Camp’ in a reflective mood during turbulent times for the sport.

Covid-19 affected areas are advised to stay at home for up to 14 days. If you develop any symptoms contact your doctor or clinic, they will advise your next steps. For more information visit the National Institute for Communicable Diseases website or call 0800 029 999. Alternatively, send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. 

Weekend suppers are about comfort, and many memories are made through family gatherings around the table for quality time and comforting food.

During this time, people across our country have offered to help through the Solidarity Response Fund. To assist or for more information visit https://www.solidarityfund.co.za/.