Woman dies after yet another car plunges into ocean at Herolds Bay
The tragedies have sparked debate over whether the road should be closed.
South Africa
WATCH | Kataza, the baboon who raided Cape Town homes, to be relocated to rehabilitation centre
Last year, a chacma baboon, found himself in hot water after residences in Kommetjie complained that he was raiding their homes.
Public warned of fake voice note about Covid-19 ‘death injection’ at hospitals
The Western Cape government has issued a warning about a fake Covid-19 alert circulating on social media, which wrongfully informs people to stay away from hospitals if they get sick.
PICS | Crews from 7 fire stations battle fire on Rondebosch Common in Cape Town
Firefighters from seven different fire stations and two sets of seasonal firefighters have been called to assist in containing a vegetation fire in Rondebosch.
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Only 900 out of 52 000 temporary disability grants applications completed in Western Cape
Sassa says around 12 000 applicants have also been scheduled for appointments at their offices. Officials briefed the Western Cape Parliament’s Standing Committee on Social Development today on the current situation in the province.
Planning Commission: Argument that public service is bloated not helpful
The commission is instead advocating for a variety of methods to ensure the public service met its primary goal of service delivery.
Netcare 911 helicopter crashes at Bergville
A Netcare 911 helicopter has crashed at Bergville in western KwaZulu-Natal. Netcare says in a statement that everyone on board died in the crash.
SIU asks court to dismiss Masuku’s bid to challenge report on him
Its legal representative advocate Vincent Maleka said the court must use its discretion against the applicant who has made unjustified strident accusations against investigators at the SIU.
Ipid identifies two men assaulted by Worcester police officers
The directorate said the victims of apparent police brutality had opened a case at the Worcester police station.
Repo rate remains unchanged at 3.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has announced.
Message telling people to stay away from hospitals is fake – WC Health Dept
The department said the voice note falsely alleged you would be taken to a COVID-19 ward for a ”death injection” and would die a few days later.
Broke Amathole municipality placed under administration
The Eastern Cape government has placed the embattled Amathole District Municipality under administration.
President Ramaphosa extends condolences to Mthembu family
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deepest sympathy to the family of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who passed away earlier today from COVID-19 related complications.
Tainted former Rapport arts editor Coenie Slabber dies
Coenie Slabber, a former Rapport arts editor accused of sexually abusing young boys for many years, has died in Cape Town.
Masuku says findings against him by SIU are false and prejudicial
Former Gauteng Health MEC, Bandile Masuku, told the High Court in Pretoria the findings made against him by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) are false and deeply prejudicial.
HCPSA warns against employment of unregistered practitioners
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has implored its practitioners to ensure that healthcare practitioners providing services to the public at their practices are registered with the council.
Treasury asks Parly for extension to submit annual financial statements
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said a dispute with the Office of the Auditor-General is one of the reasons for the delays.
‘A sober-minded comrade’: Journalists & ordinary citizens mourn Mthembu
The minister in the presidency passed away on Thursday from COVID-19 complications.
GALLERY: Jackson Mthembu, hardworking minister, beloved father & husband
The late Minister in the Presidency was respected and admired for his professional and likeable approach in the positions he held in government. He was also a loving father and husband.
OBITUARY: Jackson Mthembu, a deft politician and defender of the Constitution
Jackson Mthembu’s passing will be mourned across the political spectrum. Eloquent, personable and affable, he will be remembered for his passion, his commitment and his sense of humour.