Pressure is mounting on Angie
Pressure is mounting on Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to break her silence on demands for her ministry to shut down schools amid conflicting views by educational bodies including teachers unions.
Suspect set to appear in Barkly West court for allegedly raping...
Community members are planning a silent protest at the Barkly West Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday when a suspect accused of raping an 11-year-old girl is expected to appear.
SAPS re-enlisting squeaky-clean former cops to boost crime-fighting capacity
SA Police Service calls on former members in bid to increase capacity
Smokers cough up 250% more for cigarettes
According to an online survey, the average price of cigarettes has increased by nearly 250% compared to pre-lockdown levels.
NC Dept spends R30m on sanitising schools
“To date, 84 schools have been closed due to Covid-19 cases reported. Of these 84 schools, 46 schools have already been disinfected.”
Government extends TERS benefit by 6 weeks
The benefit was initially meant to run until the end of June.
Minister of Employment and Labour admitted to hospital for Covid-19 treatment
The Presidency on Tuesday confirmed Thembelani ‘Thulas’ Nxesi has been admitted to hospital due to Covid-19
Organisations, businesses reach out on Mandela Day
Non-profit organisations and local businesses in Kimberley reached out to hundreds of underprivileged residents during the commemoration of Mandela Day on July 18, 2020.
De Aar Hospital a ‘ticking Covid-19 time bomb’
Staff at the De Aar Hospital, which has been described as a “ticking time bomb in terms of the Covid-19 pandemic” downed tools and refused to enter the facility on Monday.
84 schools now closed in NC due to Covid-19
The provincial Department of Education said on Monday that 69 teachers and 46 pupils have thus far tested positive for Covid-19 since the opening of schools on June 8, 2020.
