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Economist: Stricter booze regulations ‘could cripple economy’

Econometrix economist Dawie Roodt has warned that the imposing of stricter regulations on the sale of alcohol or a revised curfew will have a negative impact on the economy.

3 Dec 2020 9AM 1 min

Fraud, corruption case postponed as ill Agrizzi remains in ICU

The R800 000 fraud and money laundering case against former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi and former African National Congress (ANC) MP Vincent Smith has been postponed to March.

3 Dec 2020 6AM 2 min

ATM: Without a secret ballot ‘democracy wouldn’t prevail’

The motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa that was scheduled to be debated in the National Assembly on Thursday will not go ahead.

3 Dec 2020 5AM 1 min

Numsa, SACCA to picket at SAA on Thursday

Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the cash-strapped South African Airways has not paid workers a salary in eight months.

3 Dec 2020 12AM 2 min

R60m allocated for Centurion Lake, Hennops River restoration

The City of Tshwane says it’s ready to resume work on the rejuvenation of the Centurion Lake and Hennops River.

2 Dec 2020 10AM 3 min

Two killed, one injured in M1 bridge shooting in Joburg

Two people have been killed and one is in a critical condition following a shootout on the M1 highway near the Xavier off-ramp in Johannesburg. Details around the incident in the south of the city is still sketchy.

2 Dec 2020 9AM 1 min

SA media sector not transparent enough, new report finds

ODI Researcher Stephen Gelb says out of four privately owned media businesses, only Naspers scored the high marks for transparency.

2 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

Makhura appoints new Health MEC, reshuffles cabinet

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed Dr. Nomathemba Mokgethi as the province’s new Health MEC, replacing the axed Bandile Masuku. Mokgethi previously held the position of Social Development MEC.

2 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

‘No way’ Powerball sequence was rigged, says Ithuba

Lottery operator Ithuba has denied accusations that Tuesday evening’s winning Powerball numbers were rigged. The winning numbers, which were the unlikely combination of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and Powerball number 10, have been described as a scam by some on social media.

2 Dec 2020 4AM 1 min

ANCYL in Gauteng ‘won’t make way for elders’ as Makhura bids to replace Masuku

But ANCYL spokesperson Nkosana Mtolo says the league will not allow one of its members to make way for an elder.

2 Dec 2020 12AM 1 min

Opposition MPs blame ANC for SABC's financial woes

Members of the various opposition parties in Parliament have blamed the African National Congress (ANC) for the financial crisis and retrenchments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The ANC's Boyce Maneli, who is also the chairperson of the communications committee, said the ANC agreed with Ndabani-Abrahams that retrenchments should…

1 Dec 2020 11AM 1 min

Absa lays charges against employee for client info leak

Absa says it has laid criminal charges against an employee responsible for the leak of client information.

1 Dec 2020 11AM 1 min

Traffic officers on duty 24/7 during festive season, says Mbalula

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says increased police visibility is central to this year’s festive season road safety plan.

1 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Denel workers to protest over unpaid salaries

Solidarity's Coordinator Helgard Cronje says they will stage the protest at Irene on Wednesday.

1 Dec 2020 9AM 1 min

Another racism storm hits Western Cape school

The Department of Education in the Western Cape has denied allegations of racism at Disa Primary School in Cape Town. The school, opened in 2017, is an initiative by Andreas and Susan Strüngmann in partnership with the department. It was built for pupils who reside in the Imizamo Yethu and…

1 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

One person linked to two matric exam paper leaks, says Motshekga

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga says the investigation into the leaked matric exam papers has so far fingered one individual. Speaking to the media at an event on Tuesday, Motshekga said she received the report on Tuesday morning.

1 Dec 2020 5AM 2 min

ATM heads to court to demand secret ballot in Ramaphosa motion

ATM president Vuyo Zungula says this has left them with no choice but to head to court.

1 Dec 2020 4AM 2 min

'You can save your life and others' - ANC pleads with South Africans to be responsible amid Covid-19 surge

The African National Congress (ANC) has joined the pleas for South Africans to follow the Covid-19 protocols amid concern over a rising infection rate. Health experts are warning of an approaching second wave of infections, with the Eastern Cape and Western Cape already experiencing a coronavirus surge.

1 Dec 2020 4AM 1 min

Jailed ANC councillor Andile Lungisa released on parole

Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says Lungisa will serve the remainder of his sentence under community service.

1 Dec 2020 1AM 1 min

SABC will respond to CWU demands ‘after Labour Court ruling’

CWU spokesperson Aubrey Tshabalala says the union will be consulting with its members on whether or not to accept the SABC’s response.

1 Dec 2020 12AM 1 min