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SA to receive second batch of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines
This comes after Gauteng announced that 16,800 healthcare workers in the province had received the J&J Covid-19 vaccine, finishing the province’s allocated doses.
South Africa is due to take delivery of its second consignment of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine on Saturday at OR Tambo International Airport.
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Claiming against a workplace related Covid-19 infection: here’s what you need to know
The Compensation Fund has to date paid out more than R15 million for people who caught Covid-19 at work, and companies have a responsibility to keep workers and customers safe.
Business News
Sars receives R3bn injection to improve tech infrastructure
Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said Sars required R800 million to address its technological and skills needs.
Columns
First day of Grade 1 in a pandemic is terrifying
I, too, was scared of Grade 1. Not because it’s new, but because of Covid-19. How was my child going to cope with all of this and a virus?
Columns
‘The next financial year is going to be a great one’
Of course, we have good reason to try and forget the past 11 months.
Business News
More investments anticipated for SA’s automotive industry
There are original equipment manufacturers that are definitely considering some capital investment projects this year.
Environment
Farmers warned over potential animal fever outbreak
‘Only way to prevent spread is by vaccinating livestock and controlling mosquitos with registered products.’
Editorials
New Sars unit move not a punishment for the rich
Hard work and genuine entrepreneurship are, after all, valuable assets in a developing country like ours.
Education
Dept given deadline to fix vandalised Diepsloot schools or else…
The SGB had written several letters to the education MEC’s office, but nothing has come out of it.
Society
Gqeberha name change vital to reversing colonial legacy
Nevertheless, both sides of debate agreed about the need to change the colonial names.
Society
Sin tax increase ‘won’t discourage substance abusers’ – Sanca
‘Sanca believes that not only the government needs this type of information, but that all citizens should be educated that addiction is a medical condition.’
Business
Sars’s special unit for rich tax-dodgers is long overdue
Tax attorney at Tax Consulting SA Jean-Louis Nel said in 2017 when Sars started investigating these high net wealth individuals, the taxpayer was able to recover an additional R184-million.
Columns
Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name
The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
Business News
More investments anticipated for SA’s automotive industry
There are original equipment manufacturers that are definitely considering some capital investment projects this year.
Education
Dept given deadline to fix vandalised Diepsloot schools or else…
The SGB had written several letters to the education MEC’s office, but nothing has come out of it.
Covid-19 Public Enterprises denies ‘wasteful’ vaccine transport
SAA Pilots Association described the flight to Brussels as an ‘expensive exercise’, which the DPE denies.
horse news Anyone’s Derby after Kommetdieding is scratched
New favourite for the Grade 1,200m classic is Justin Snaith-trained The Gatekeeper, with all of Rascallion, Linebacker, Russian Rock and Legitimate also attracting punting attention.
Celebs & viral WATCH: Outrage over “fat-shaming” designer’s comments
Social media users have sharply criticised Quiteria Kekana for allegedly insulting client Coconut Kelz.
Springboks Tough draw for Boks at 2023 Rugby World Cup
South Africa will start their defence against Scotland at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome.
African Soccer Chiefs young warrior Ngcobo talks war ahead of Wydad clash
Amakhosi coach, Gavin Hunt has put his faith on the Pietermaritzburg born lad to carry the team even in difficult games like in the Caf Champions League.
Courts Killer gets 31 years in prison for murder of UJ student
Witness told court Mkhwanazi admitted he had ‘crushed Palesa’.
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Dad takes fight to ConCourt after nursery school accident leaves child disabled
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Business News Budget 2021: Good news on income tax, bad news on booze, smokes and fuel
Government SIU probing tender irregularities involving Zweli Mkhize’s aides
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Claiming against a workplace related Covid-19 infection: here’s what you need to know
The Compensation Fund has to date paid out more than R15 million for people who caught Covid-19 at work, and companies have a responsibility to keep workers and customers safe.
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Celebrity trainer leaves Andile Mpisane’s club
Phakaaathi has heard through sources that the Isibaya actor – who plays Fezile on the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela – has left but it is not clear why.
Sport
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Lions beat Pumas in tightly contested Preparation Series opener
While the hosts struggled to gain any real momentum, they managed to hang on for a narrow victory.
Lifestyle
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WATCH: Prince Harry channels his inner ‘Fresh Prince in Bel-Air’
The video, which was published on Friday, currently has over 700,000 views and has Prince Harry trending on Twitter.
Business
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No irrigation, no chemicals: SA’s wine ‘paradise’ goes its own way
For South African winegrowers in general, it has been a terrible year, marked by the coronavirus pandemic and several government-imposed national bans on the sale of alcohol.
Opinion
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First day of Grade 1 in a pandemic is terrifying
I, too, was scared of Grade 1. Not because it’s new, but because of Covid-19. How was my child going to cope with all of this and a virus?
Parenty
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Fathers give Social Development Minister ultimatum over equal rights
The fathers approached the South Africa Gender Commission in March last year which also wrote to the minister.
Motoring
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Bad news for motorists as March petrol price hike higher than expected
Improving Rand not enough to offset spike.
World
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Covid vaccines block disease, but do they stop infection?
If the vaccines shield poorly against infection, then even people who have rolled up their sleeves to be injected remain potential carriers.
