Day: August 19, 2021
News24.com | Gauteng PPE scandal: David Makhura ‘displayed recklessness’ in awarding contract, tribunal hears
The lawyer representing Gauteng Premier David Makhura and the provincial government - in the third party notice challenging the Special Investigating Unit's civil recovery proceedings - says the premier cannot be held personally liable in the personal protective equipment saga.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Eskom warns weather may cause power interruptions in Western and Eastern Cape
Eskom warned that persistent inclement weather conditions in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape could trigger electricity-supply interruptions.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Covid-19: SA to remain on adjusted Level 3 of lockdown – govt
Cabinet has approved the decision to leave the country on adjusted Level 3 of lockdown restrictions.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Axed defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is the new National Assembly Speaker
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | #UnrestSA: Alleged instigator arrested 20 times, with 4 convictions, court hears
The alleged mastermind behind the recent lootings in the Vaal and other parts of the country, Themba Mnisi, has been arrested 20 times.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Eskom warns of load shedding at short notice tonight
It lost four generating units since this morning. A unit each at the Tutuka, Medupi and Majuba power stations tripped, while a unit at Lethabo has been taken offline to repair a boiler tube leak.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Covid-19: EU explains why J&J vaccines made in SA are being exported
The European Commission said on Thursday it had reached a temporary agreement with South Africa to use a plant there to bottle Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Law student’s boyfriend arrested in East London after police find her body parts in suitcase, bags
A man was arrested in East London for allegedly murdering and dismembering his girlfriend, after police found her body parts stuffed in a suitcase and plastic bags.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Acting speaker, DA challenge ruling on Chapter 9 head impeachment
Acting Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli and the DA are headed to the Constitutional Court to challenge a Western Cape High Court ruling on the rules for removing a Chapter 9 institution head.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Cape Town mom in court for allegedly selling naked photos of her daughter, 4
Bonteheuwel residents protested outside the Bishop Lavis Magistrate's Court where a mother from the area appeared in connection with selling child pornography.
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