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Jacob Zuma to remain in hospital

LOCAL Correctional Services says former President Jacob Zuma will remain in hospital. Zuma who was serving a 15 month jail sentence for contempt of court after ignoring a Constitutional Court order to appear before the State Capture Commission was granted medical parole on Sunday because of ill-health. He was admitted to hospital soon after his incarceration on July 8. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says the decision was taken after considering Zuma’s medical […]

today6 September 2021

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HSBC Cape Town Sevens 2021 succumbs to COVID-19 challenges

SPORTS The popular HSBC Cape Town Sevens tournament, which was scheduled to take place from 10-12 December this year, has been called off due to ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-pandemic. World Rugby and SA Rugby announced on Friday that the Cape Town leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as well as the tournament in Singapore, planned for 29-30 October, have been cancelled. “We highly regret that we […]

today3 September 2021

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Need to protect people cited as Discovery plans mandatory vaccination policy for workforce

LOCAL A need to safeguard its workforce is behind Discovery's intention to implement a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy for its employees, says CEO Adrian Gore. The policy will become effective from January 1, 2022. “Discovery intends to implement a mandatory vaccination policy effective 1 January 2022, given the clear moral and social obligation as informed by our core purpose to make people healthier and to enhance and protect all employees’ […]

today3 September 2021

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COVID-19 infections increasing despite third wave downward turn: Phaahla

LOCAL Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says coronavirus infections in the country have increased by 18.2% in the last seven days. In the past 24 hours, around 13 000 new infections were recorded. This comes as the third wave curve is beginning to show a downward trend. Phaahla told the media in Pretoria that while they remain concerned about the curve picking up, they are, however, encouraged by a drop […]

today20 August 2021

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4,000 Gaza students displaced after Israel attacks

INTERNATIONAL While children around the world check their school supplies list and prepare to attend classes, 4,000 Palestinian students are caught up in uncertainty. They do not know when – or if – they will be able to return to their familiar hallways and classrooms. Despite their worries, like all pupils in Gaza, they began the academic year on August 16. However, classes took place in different schools, as their […]

today20 August 2021

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Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help

image captionThe drive up to Marceline is marked by huge fissures in the road The prettily named village of Marceline is 30 minutes' drive north of Les Cayes. Before the earthquake hit it had two churches - Catholic and Baptist - a medical centre, a school and a voodoo community centre. A tarmac road runs through the village, and off that tight paths cross banana trees, meandering by cinder block […]

today19 August 2021

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Employees must pay up to 12% into a government social security fund: Zulu

LOCAL All employers and employees will be obliged to pay into a government-run national social security fund, according to proposals in a green paper published by social development minister Lindiwe Zulu. The contributions will be between 8% and 12% of earnings, up to the current Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) ceiling of R276,000 a year. The proposed fund is based on “social security principles of risk pooling and social solidarity”, said Zulu. […]

today19 August 2021

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US scrambles to evacuate citizens and allies from Afghanistan

INTERNATIONAL The United States is scrambling to get its citizens and allies out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of Kabul amid growing anxiety over the fate of the country. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said US officials are working around the clock at the airport in Kabul in an “enormously challenging and fluid situation” to ensure a safe departure for those seeking to leave the country. Washington had moved its […]

today19 August 2021

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National Assembly to elect new Speaker

LOCAL President Cyril Ramaphosa replies to questions in the National Assembly, in Cape Town. The National Assembly is expected to elect a new Speaker on Thursday. The position became vacant following the recent appointment of former Speaker Thandi Modise into the Cabinet. The election will be done via secret ballot at three sites in order to observe COVID-19 protocols as all members will be present physically. The African National Congress (ANC) has […]

today19 August 2021

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