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‘Save the teachers, they are dying’ – Unions
Start of school year delayed by two weeks but educators called back much earlier.
It makes no sense for teachers to return to school, weeks before the postponed reopening date, as they are just as vulnerable to Covid-19 and the educationdepartment’s decision shows no regard for the lives of workers, according to the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) .
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Elections
These are the challenges in postponing elections to 2024
Electoral Act and structuring of polls ‘make a delay to 2024 impossible’.
Education
‘Save the teachers, they are dying’ – Unions
Start of school year delayed by two weeks but educators called back much earlier.
Politics
Parties divided over motion to postpone elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) push for the delay in this year’s local government elections due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has seen opposition political parties divided on the best democratic course for the country. Addressing a media briefing on Thursday, EFF commander-in-chief Julius Malema called for a halt in political activities, including […]
Education
Delay will put schools, pupils under more pressure
There was a lot of pressure on children to perform and schools to push for pass rates.
Environment
The brains behind the eco-friendly cigarette
BARE was finally launched last August and touts its wares as a greener alternative to other cigarettes.
Courts
Legal battle continues after gangrenous toe leads to leg amputation
Court still to determine amount to be paid by North West health MEC.
Columns
A birthday trip to Mars
Given the ANC’s track record, it’s ‘radical programme of action’ has about much chance of happening as that four-year-old’s birthday trip to Mars.
Editorials
Tau’s magic dazzles even Guardiola
We can’t wait to see more of his magic against the best English clubs can offer.
Editorials
Right call to open SA schools later
Academically, last year was certainly no walk in the park.
horse news
Racing once again salutes the great Michael Roberts
Roberts won 11 South African jockey championships. Then he went to Britain and took their title –with a monumental freelancer effort in 1992.
Business News
High court ‘erred’ – Santam
Insurer denies accusations it was attempting to delay the process in paying out claims.
Movies and TV WATCH: Kids TV show depicting man with giant penis arouses excitement
‘John Dillermand’ is a middle-aged white man with a giant penis, which gets him in a lot of trouble.
Courts
Legal battle continues after gangrenous toe leads to leg amputation
Court still to determine amount to be paid by North West health MEC.
Columns
Sniffing out those bargains
Same packets, all measly three, but not same money?
Cricket South Africa arrive for first Pakistan tour in 14 years
Pakistan and South Africa will play the first Test in Karachi from January 26.
Editorials
Tau’s magic dazzles even Guardiola
We can’t wait to see more of his magic against the best English clubs can offer.
Editorials
Right call to open SA schools later
Academically, last year was certainly no walk in the park.
General ‘We should have planned better,’ says Zulu on Sassa grants scramble in Bellville
Zulu added many factors had contributed to the ‘endless queues’ at Sassa’s Bellville office, but ultimately it was her department’s responsibility.
Powerball PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results, Friday, 15 January 2021
R70 million up for grabs tonight. Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 15 January 2021, brought to you by The Citizen.
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Business Insight Repo rate expected to stay the same, economic outlook revised for SA
Rugby Boks might never win World Cup again if Icasa proceeds with ‘remedies’ – SA Rugby
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These are the challenges in postponing elections to 2024
Electoral Act and structuring of polls ‘make a delay to 2024 impossible’.
Phakaaathi
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Chippa snap up former Sundowns star Laffor
Also joining the Chilli Boys is former national Under-23 defender Ayabulela Konqobe.
Sport
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South Africa arrive for first Pakistan tour in 14 years
Pakistan and South Africa will play the first Test in Karachi from January 26.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment RoundUP: Take a virtual tour inside Trevor Noah’s mega mansion
Noah’s new home boasts 11 bedrooms, a wine cellar, a spa, a screening room, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor bar and an infinity pool.
Business
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Over-indebted consumers, jittery lenders: what is happening to the credit market?
Uncertainty about when the economy can operate fully again is also making lenders jittery, with supply from credit providers decreasing by 30 percentage points to 40%.
Opinion
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A birthday trip to Mars
Given the ANC’s track record, it’s ‘radical programme of action’ has about much chance of happening as that four-year-old’s birthday trip to Mars.
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Parenty
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How to support a child that fails matric
Parents can play an important role in helping their children navigate their way around performing poorly in matric.
Motoring
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Nissan divulges electrically assisted new Qashqai’s powerunits
The e-Power unit sees the 1.5-litre petrol engine being reduced to generator duty for the electric motor.
World
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Madrid delays reopening of schools after historic snowfall
Clean-up crews will ‘continue working intensely over the following days’ to ensure school can open on the 20th.
