Day: January 25, 2022
News24.com | ‘He’s got to go’ – UK PM Boris Johnson under fresh pressure over Covid-19 lockdown birthday bash
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting fresh allegations that he broke the Covid-19 lockdown rules he imposed by attending a surprise birthday party in Downing Street when social gatherings indoors were banned.
Continue ReadingBusinessinsider.co.za | Is Omicron the endgame for the pandemic? WHO’s top health experts offer conflicting outlooks
WHO's Europe Director said Omicron may present an "endgame" for Europe, but the organisation's chief later said it's "dangerous to assume" that notion.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | KwaZulu-Natal ANC Women’s League backs Nomusa Ncube-Dube to take over as chairperson
The ANC Women's League in KwaZulu-Natal has endorsed Nomusa-Dube-Ncube to take over the chairperson position in the province.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | It’s ‘poppycock’: Shell’s SA partner HCI blasts seismic survey uproar
Shell's SA partner dismissed fears that seismic surveys for offshore oil and gas could endanger marine life, calling it "poppycock", while warning that halting the process could leave the country entirely dependent on crude imports.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Mantashe: SA must oppose ‘investment killing’ foreign-funded lobby
The minister claims a foreign-funded agenda seeks to block development in South Africa through the court system.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | SIU report on state’s Covid-19 spending made public, over R500m marked for recovery
An SIU report into the state's spending on its Covid-19 response has been made public. The unit has identified assets and money totalling R551.5 million that needs to be recovered.
Continue ReadingWorld’s Most Powerful Space Telescope Arrives At Observation Post 1 Million Miles Away
“We’re one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of the universe," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Boeremag family can use laptops to study while behind bars, High Court rules
Three sentenced prisoners and former Boeremag members Dr Lets Pretorius and his sons, doctors Johan and Wilhelm Pretorius have been granted permission to keep their laptops in their cells for study purposes.
Continue ReadingTrump Tops GOP Presidential Candidate Poll; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis A Distant Second
If Trump isn't in the mix, DeSantis receives 30% to Pence's 24% and Ted Cruz's 14%, according to new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll.
Continue ReadingU.S. Combat Jet Crashes While Trying To Land On Aircraft Carrier
Although the pilot was able to eject before the aircraft hit the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, at least seven sailors were injured.
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