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SA tightens screws on cross-border trading

SOUTH Africa’s Border Management Authority Act 2 of 2020 enacted on July 21, 2020 could severely restrict Zimbabwe’s cross-border traders as the neighbouring country prepares to open its borders starting October 1. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa last week announced a slew

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Billiat on the Hunt

BY FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS’ talisman Khama Billiat believes his new Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt will bring the best out of him following his struggles last season. Billiat endured one of his worst seasons since he moved to South Africa, which attracted a barrage of attacks from the South African

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Level 1 latest: What to expect from South Africa's 'travel restriction list'

South Africa is just a few days away from reopening its borders at Level 1. But what can we expect to see from the soon-to-be-published travel list?

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Sierra Leone government White Paper on corruption – opposition APC fires back

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 September 2020: Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party whose members, including its leadership have been indicted by the Commissions of Inquiry into corruption and abuse of office by the former APC government, yesterday published a statement in response to the

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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News

Africa: Stigma Makes Ending Covid-19 Harder and Threatens Peace Across Africa

[allAfrica] Analyses by researchers at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) warn that Covid-19 has provoked responses that violate human rights, slow effective responses to the pandemic and, ultimately, threaten peace.

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Source: allAfrica.com

'Surge' over as 188 more Covid-19 deaths recorded after data delay | News24

The Department of Health reported 188 more deaths related to Covid-19 as it declared the surge over, but explained the higher figure is due to a delay in data.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 28 September

All the latest news in South Africa as the State Capture Inquiry continues and the furore over the ANC jet debacle rolls on.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

IEC gives Mashaba's Action SA 30 days to appeal rejection of registration | News24

Herman Mashaba's Action SA has been given 30 days to appeal the decision taken by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) which rejected its application for political party status.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Unions welcome compensation for domestic workers

Fundamental changes proposed in amendments to the COIDA include the extension of coverage to domestic workers.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Covid-19 in Gauteng: New infections decreasing but risk of transmission still high, warns govt | News24

The Gauteng government says it has seen a decrease in Covid-19 infections, but warns that the risk of infection remains a concern.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Africa: Women's Voices 'Drowned Out' in Covid-19 Reporting in Nigeria, U.S., Others - Report

[Premium Times] The report analysed 2,100 sampled quotes from 80 news publications across six selected countries.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Former ministers and state officials to lose their dishonestly acquired assets

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 September 2020: Yesterday, the Sierra Leone Telegraph published the Sierra Leone government’s response (White Paper) to the recommendations of the Justice Biobele led Commission of Inquiry into the management of State affairs by the previous APC government of president

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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News

The rise of Esports in South Africa – Interview with Ashton 'Golz' Muller

The Telkom VS Gaming tournament is the leading platform for Esports in South Africa. We spoke to Ashton 'Golz' Muller about the rise of Esports in South Africa

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Meet Mozambique's independence leader Samora Machel who took the war to apartheid South Africa - Face2Face Africa

The story is quite popular that Samora Machel was forced into political activism by the fact that while a hospital aide at Miguel Bombarda Hospital in Mozambique, he joined others to protest the wage discrimination against Black African workers at the hospital. But like in a superhero's origin

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Pauletta Washington at 70: Elegant, Smarter and Stronger than Ever | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Denzel and Pauletta Washington are one of Hollywood's favorite couples. They've been married for over 37 years, have three children and for the most part, have not fallen prey to many other traps or scandals in Hollywood. Now, as Pauletta is turning 70, five years older than her superstar

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Source: BlackDoctor | Health News On Fitness, Nutrition & Weight Loss - BlackDoctor

Mkhize: Covid-19 impact lays bare local govt shortcomings, lack of basic services in communities | News24

South Africa has a high level of environmental burden of disease, with 16% of all deaths estimated to be related to the state of the environment, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Mandela exhibit on display at Houston Holocaust Museum | Afram News

During times like these, it is especially important to educate your children on the issues of race and the fight for freedom and civil rights, and a stunning and stirring exhibit is currently on display in Houston’s Museum District to help do just that.

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Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

SA-based Zimbos edgy over planned anti-foreigner demo

BY SILAS NKALA ZIMBABWEAN migrant workers based in South Africa yesterday expressed fears after South Africans circulated videos of a planned demonstration to force their government to kick out foreigners whom they accuse of dominating the job market. The campaign, dubbed #PutSouthAfricansFirst, is

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Africa: Could This Be a Turning Point for Africa's Health Systems?

[Africa Renewal] Five ways to place people at the centre of health systems and build back better

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Source: allAfrica.com

Three creative women win UCT’s first virtual Res4Res Festival

Students respond to theme, ‘Your Silence Will Not Protect You’, with socio-political comment in video, art and words.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Africa: Is the Worst of Africa's Covid-19 Outbreak Over?

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently commended South Africa for its declining Covid-19 infection rate, approving the implementation of public health measures to curb the spread of the virus. This, according to WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti, is

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Source: allAfrica.com

Global Day of Climate Action: Strike action planned across SA for Friday | News24

Thousands of climate activists and supporters are expected to commemorate Global Day of Climate Action.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

A year after SA launched plan to combat xenophobia, foreigners still 'live in constant fear' - Face2Face Africa

Africans and other foreign nationals in South Africa suffer “routine” harassment and lethal violence by locals and government authorities, a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. In the 64-page report, HRW said foreigners are scapegoated and blamed for economic insecurity, crimes, and

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Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Motion of No Confidence vote against Ramaphosa 'moves forward'

Ramaphosa has his critics, alright: It's been a few years, but South Africa could soon see a president face a Motion of No Confidence in Parliament.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Indigenous Khoisan seeking more recognition | News24

A group of Khoisan activists have been camping outside the Union Buildings since 2018, demanding the official recognition of their languages and to negotiate land ownership.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

How Kendrick Lamar Became the Voice of a Generation - African American News Today - EIN Presswire

… his body of work and Black American culture at large. It’s … that we’re told as African Americans, none of it is true …

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Source: The Nation

WHO says Africa escaped 'exponential' rise in cases | News24

Africa has escaped the "exponential" rise in coronavirus cases seen elsewhere probably due to low population density and a hot and humid climate, the UN health agency said.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Government kicks off bid conference for additional power, as Eskom struggles along | Fin24

The Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme seeks to respond to short-term power supply gaps identified in the Integrated Resource Plan.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Weather: Storms, snow and flooding expected in South Africa this week

Heavy rain and localised flooding is expected in the Western Cape, while folks up north should prepare for severe storms and possible snow.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Minister McCoy’s outburst - Stabroek News

Last week, in a somewhat thespian sort of manner, Minister Kwame McCoy summoned members of staff of the Office of the President to a ‘sit down’ meeting to declare that the President’s staff would be leading the way in the reopening of the Public Service to full time work, departing from the

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

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