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When the five-day-old twin girls were rescued in Gqeberha, police claim they were dehydrated and severely malnourished
The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
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The Sharks have sold a 51 per cent stake to MVM Holdings who had been in talks with WPRFU over a move to gain control of the Stormers.
The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested eight people in the Northern Cape for alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the nation recorded 21,832 new cases of Covid-19, and 844 deaths.
South Africa has recorded 16 726 New coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24-hours, bringing the total number of cases to 1 073 887. The country has also recorded 418 new COVID-19 related fatalities, pushing the death toll to 28 887 In a statement, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says most of the new deaths were recorded in the Western Cape. “Regrettably, 418 more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported: Eastern Cape 66, Gauteng 66, KwaZulu-Natal 134, Mpumalanga 6, Free State 8 and Western Cape 138. This brings the total to 28 887.” Recoveries now stand at 887 701, representing a recovery rate of 82,6%. Meanwhile, Mkhize has appealed to all South Africans to help protect healthcare workers against COVID-19, by adhering to the basic safety protocols. Mkhize lit a candle at Durban’s King Edward VIII Hospital on New Year’s Eve to remember the more than 28 000 people who have died from the virus in the country. He paid tribute to health care workers who are going beyond the call of duty as the pandemic is ravaging the country. More than 43 000 healthcare workers have been infected and 438 have died from the virus. “Every time a healthcare worker is infected with COVID-19, we lose at least 10 days of labour so desperately needed at this time. We may lose these precious resources for much longer if they all become ill and need to be treated and isolated longer,” says the Health Minister. The President meanwhile led a candlelight ceremony in honour of frontline healthcare workers at the Khayelitsha District Hospital on the Cape Flats. He was accompanied by Western Cape Premier Allan Winde, Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo, the State and Security Deputy Minister and various religious leaders. - SABC News
Spanish authorities have raided the premises of a drug-trafficking operation by a notorious British national who morphed from being a sailor in the Royal Navy into a major drug trafficker living in a luxurious seaside villa. The investigation into the as-yet-unidentified Brit began in August 2020 as a joint operation between Spanish and British authorities. In total, three raids were […]
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BY TAFADZWA KACHIKO THE Chitungwiza Municipality is considering introducing a vehicle levy following the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara)’s delays in disbursing road funds. The levy, which will be 30% of Zinara motor vehicle licence fees will be collected from motorists through a joint operation by Chitungwiza Municipality and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). Chitungwiza mayor Lovemore Maiko told NewsDay yesterday that after the council failed to receive road funds from Zinara, a vehicle levy would be introduced to cover that gap. “Zinara is not disbursing funds on time and we are not getting enough. We were supposed to get $3,7 million but we got $3,4 million in September when the value of that money had already been eroded. Chitungwiza has more than 30 000 cars, but we were given so little. The poor state of our roads is caused by late and paltry disbursement of funds by Zinara,” Maiko said. “We, therefore, decided to introduce a vehicle levy which is going to be 30% of the Zinara licence fees. We will have licence disks and we are working on a formula on how to collect it from motorists. It’s a measure we took after realising that our roads are becoming death traps. So, don’t be surprised to see our council officers on the roads implementing the joint operation with the ZRP.” He said licensing of vehicles should revert to local authorities. “Long back, vehicle licences were paid to local authorities and in turn councils could maintain and upgrade roads. However, ever since the function was given to Zinara, disbursement of funds to us doesn’t happen on time,” he said. Chitungwiza Residents Trust director Alice Kuvheya said the move would mean double taxation of motorists. “This would be double taxation and where will that money come from? Instead, we should advocate for devolution,” she said. Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural Residents Association board secretary Brighton Mazhindu said consultations should be done before enforcement of the levy. Follow us on Twitter@NewsDayZimbabwe
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Ramaphosa announced several amendments to the disaster management act and level 1 lockdown during his address to the nation n Wednesday.
South Africa declared a second wave of coronavirus as the number of cases surge.
The country registered a record 6,709 infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 828,598, with 22,574 deaths.
South Africa is the country hardest hit by COVID-19 on the continent.
The health minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement he expected faster-rising numbers with a higher peak than in the first wave.
The wave is being driven by the provinces of Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the economic hub Gauteng, Mkhize said.
The latest surge comes as millions prepare to travel to their home towns during the Christmas period.
South Africa introduced one of the world's most stringent lockdowns in March during the first wave but progressively eased measures as cases dropped.
Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new restrictions such as a curfew and a ban on alcohol sales.
More than 59 people have been arrested in a joint operation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to bust syndicates that are involved in the sale of illicit beer, sand poaching, illegal mining and deforestation. By NQOBANI NDLOVU Latest BCC council report shows that the operation, which is codenamed “No to illicit alcohol products, illegal mining, land barons and deforestation” has registered success. The operation began in October and will run to the end of this month. Council minutes show that council rangers were working with the police, EMA, the Forestry Commission, the Mines and Mining Development ministry and the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority have arrested 59 offenders since October 21. The BCC confiscated equipment belonging to sand poachers, timber merchants and artisanal miners such as wheelbarrows, scotch carts, and trucks. “As a result of the first operation, there was a drastic reduction in the rate of sand poaching and a positive increase in trucks that collected sand at the two legal pit sand sites, which is a milestone. “The stakeholders involved in this new operation were ZRP (MFFU), EMA, Forestry Commission, ZimParks and the Ministry of Mines,” the report read. “A total of 59 tickets were issued to various offenders for various offences. Out of those 47 had been paid for with a total of $7 921,28 and 12 tickets were still outstanding with a sum of $17 696. In the month of October 106 truckloads were recorded at the two pit sand sites.” As the economy plummets, illegal timber merchants are on the rise, battling to eke out a living. Environmentalists have accused them of fuelling deforestation. The high cost of electricity is blamed for the unsustainable fuelwood use. Estimates are that Zimbabwe could be losing 330 000 hectares (more than 815 000 acres) of forests — which amounts to over 60 million trees a year. On the other hand, illegal sand poaching and brick moulding is causing land degradation as sand poachers leave open pits that pose a danger to residents. According to EMA, the most affected areas were Cowdray Park and Pumula high-density suburbs and council’s Mazwi Farm in Bulawayo.
A range of sanitising materials, including hand sanitisers, wipes, masks and bins, have been procured for the upcoming by-elections to ensure adherence to Covid-19 regulations.
As severe drought continues in the Eastern Cape, desperate farmers are pleading with Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane to declare the province a disaster area.
South Africa has recorded 3 285 new Covid-19 infections on Monday and 89 related deaths, taking the toll to 57 063.
Police have intercepted cocaine worth more than R14 million in a sting operation at the Ngqura harbour near Port Elizabeth.
Eastern Cape police recovered copper cables near Bonkolo dam outside Queenstown on Monday and they may just belong to Eskom.
Objections have officially been raised by the Garden Route Municipality, the Great Brak Business Forum, lobby group AfriForum and the DA.
Bheki Cele threatened to 'shut down' a commercial that was being filmed on Camps Bay beach - sparking a robust debate between both parties.
Zozibini Tunzi recently wowed SA with her singing voice after posting a cover of 'Runnin' (Lose It All)’ by Naughty Boy, featuring Beyoncé.
Has there ever been a better advert for keeping things to yourself? SARS were able to catch up with Hamilton Ndlovu, thanks to his own social media posts.
Four men have been arrested for allegedly robbing and attacking a couple at their home in the Crags, near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape.
Footage circulating on social media shows a plume of smoke rising from the city hall's clock tower.
