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Van Rooyen accuses ANC of colluding with private sector
Former Finance Minister, Des Van Rooyen has accused the ANC of colluding with the private sector to capture the state.
Rand takes another beating in early morning trade
The Rand has been trading at R17,70 to the Dollar on Tuesday morning, continuing its slide against other major currencies.
Durban woman defies odds to help fellow cancer survivors
A Pinetown woman has continued to defy the odds, after a devastating breast cancer diagnosis six years ago. Gisele Houpe will walk 5kms to raise funds for NGO the Pink Drive.
Mkhize: KZN's COVID-19 cases will overtake WC within weeks
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says KwaZulu-Natal is on track to surpass the Western Cape in coronavirus cases in the next few weeks.
Smokers risk severe form of COVID-19, court hears
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has told the Western Cape High Court that the smoking of tobacco products increases the risk of contracting a severe form of COVID-19.
Durban port improves measures to alleviate congestion
Transnet says it's pulled out all the stops to alleviate congestion at the Port of Durban.
Mboweni to meet finance MECs to discuss COVID-19 corruption
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says he will be meeting with the various provincial finance MEC's on Thursday to discuss the allegations of corruption link to contracts and tenders for the provision of personal protective equipment.
Tobacco ban violates smokers' right to dignity, court hears
British American Tobacco South Africa believes the ban on the sale of tobacco products not only violates the right to dignity of smokers but the right to trade.
FITA: SCA appeal permission 'small victory'
The Supreme Court of Appeal has agreed to urgently hear the Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association's (FITA) petition to appeal the ban on tobacco product sales.
DA Eskom move to recoup money from Guptas, Molefe ‘long time coming’
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed a move by Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) recoup R3.8bn which was allegedly stolen from the state-owned power utility.
Hawks Involvement in Norma Gigaba arrest 'will become clear'
The Hawks have moved to allay fears that it is helping to settle personal scores following the arrest of Norma Gigaba on charges of assault and malicious damage to property.
Tax filing season to open in September
SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers are being encouraged to use e-filing where possible - because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Slight increase in June consumer inflation
South Africa's headline consumer price inflation recorded a slight increase from 2.1% in May to 2.2% in June.
SA reacts to 'crowded' gathering at Andrew Mlangeni's home
Images of a large gathering of mourners outside the home of the late Andrew Mlangeni have been trending on social media.
Independent schools 'pleased' to continue teaching
The National Alliance of Independent School Associations (Naisa) says it is pleased that President Cyril Ramaphosa has excluded independent schools from the decision to halt the academic year for four weeks in August.
PMB landfill fire could take days to extinguish: Official
Msunduzi officials say it will likely take firefighting crews three to four days to completely put out the fire at a landfill in Pietermaritzburg.
Mkhize: Alcohol consumption in SA 'matter of concern'
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has elaborated on Cabinet's ban on the sale of alcohol.
King Shaka International shifts towards new normal
Management at King Shaka International Airport says while the immediate focus is on reviving traffic, there also has to be a shift towards a new travel environment of the future.
Award-winning KZN Opera singer Pinky Mtshali dies
Award-winning KwaZulu-Natal Opera singer, Pinky Mtshali, has died from what's said to be heart complications.
Possible closure of Media24 titles' sad day for media diversity'
Media Monitoring Africa's William Bird has described the announcement by Media24 of the possible closure of several magazines and newspapers as a sad day for media diversity in the country.