Natasha Mazzone wants parliament to clarify MP qualifications rule after another jab at Steenhuisen
Mazzone wants parliament to provide an official document stating the qualification requirements for MPs.
Continue reading →Pfizer says South African variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection
A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will be effective against the mutation, the companies … Continue reading →
Ex Eastern Cape health boss faces disciplinary action over medical scooter tender
Former Eastern Cape health department head Dr Thobile Mbengashe will face disciplinary action for his role in the controversial medical scooter tender. This was announced by premier Oscar Mabuyane during a press conference on Thursday. Mabuyane has already shown under-fire … Continue reading →
Another Mandela funeral scandal accused turns state witness
A third accused in the Buffalo City Metro’s Nelson Mandela memorial scandal has turned state witness and will testify against some of his former co-accused. The metro’s former Chief Financial Officer Vincent Pillay is one of more than 30 witnesses … Continue reading →
WATCH | Protesting BCM workers set fire to roads with burning tyres to block traffic
BCM workers took to the streets on Thursday morning, blocking traffic with burning tyres and covering roads with litter. This comes after a meeting on Wednesday where they were addressed by the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) regarding their … Continue reading →
Durban policeman and his suspected attacker killed in shooting incident
A policeman and his alleged attacker both died after a shooting incident in Chatsworth, south of Durban, on Thursday.
Continue reading →Mask wearing has increased for all groups, irrespective of Covid-19 beliefs
South Africans have widely adopted face masks to counter the threat of Covid-19 but are slipping on social distancing and hand washing.
Continue reading →‘Shouldn’t nurses wear gloves while giving the vaccine?’: Ndlozi questions Ramaphosa’s Covid-19 jab
Ramaphosa described the jab process as “just a prick on my flesh” and said the first vaccinations were a “real milestone” for SA.
Continue reading →Father gunned down while driving e-hailing taxi
A father of two, operating as an e-hailing taxi driver, was gunned down in New Brighton on Wednesday night, shortly after dropping off his passenger. Now New Brighton detectives are on the hunt for at least one suspect in connection … Continue reading →
EP will mix things up against Bulls, says Twum-Boafo
An adventurous EP side will will mix things up and play a free range brand of rugby when they attempt to topple the all-conquering Bulls next Sunday, says Elephants wing Josiah Twum-Boafo.
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