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Source: Health department
As of Thursday, South Africa has recorded a total of 710,515 positive cases of Covid-19, with 2,156 new cases identified in the last 24 hours, the health department has announced.
102 new deaths have also been recorded, bringing the total to 18,843. Of the 102 deaths reported today, 20 occurred in the last 48 hours, said the department.
“We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers that treated the deceased patients.”
A 48-year-old businesswoman has been released on bail of R20 000 after she made an appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Mthatha, Eastern Cape today on two charges of fraud.
Katlego Joseph Sekgweleya (R) one of the six members of the South African Police Services at the North West High Court appearing for the trial relating to the events that lead to the death of three mine workers and two Police officers in August 2016, 20 October 2020. Picture: Jacques Nelles
New evidence suggests one of the mineworkers who was killed in Marikana on 13 August, 2012, might have been stabbed.
This emerged on Thursday in the North West High Court, where six police officers are on trial facing charges of murder and attempted murder in connection with a lethal clash between police and striking mineworkers that day.
Isaiah Mahlamba, 32, (right) and and co-accused Sekola Piet Matlaletsa, 44, (left) appeared in the Senekal Magistrates Court on Friday to formally apply for bail. They are accused of murdering Brendin Horner. Picture: Marizka Coetzer
The first accused in the murder, Sekwetje Mahlamba was denied bail by the Senekal Magistrate’s Court which set the matter for trial for 1 December.
Sekola Matlaletsa, the second accused in the 21-year-old farm manager Brendin Horner murder, has been granted bail by the Senekal Magistrate’s Court while the first accused, Sekwetje Mahlamba, will remain behind bars.
President Cyril Ramaphosa presenting the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan to a Joint Hybrid Sitting of Parliament. Kopano Tlape/GCIS
At its virtual meeting on Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the setting up of a council chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa and made up of, among others, ministers from the economic cluster, which will monitor the implementation of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.
Gauteng MEC for Health, Bandile Masuku has been relieved of his duties. Picture: Neil McCartney
Former Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Khusela Diko, are heading to the ANC’s disciplinary committee (DC), the ANC’s provincial executive committee (PEC) in Gauteng has said.
In a statement, ANC Gauteng secretary Jacob Khawe said the outcome of the disciplinary process would determine if the two would continue being PEC members.
DJ Zinhle’s Bryanston Luxury Apartment. Picture: AirBnB
DJ Zinhle’s took to twitter to let followers know that her Bryanston apartment has been listed on Airbnb.
According to the listing, the apartment is located in a complex directly across the road from Sandton Medi Clinic and is a few minutes drive from Sandton City.
Guests at the BNG launch
Image: Thami Kwazi
TV presenter, businesswoman, and philanthropist Bonang Matheba has added a new flavour to her House of BNG MCC range. This time with a twist. The new House of BNG Nectar sparkling wine comes in a can.
The nectar rose and blanc comes hot on the heels of her very successful range of MCC’s and the Prestige Reserve earlier this year during level 3 of lockdown.
Gianni Lombard will wear the Lions No 10 shirt on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images
The Lions have a new captain in centre Dan Kriel as both seasoned campaigners Elton Jantjies, the regular captain, and Jaco Kriel, have been ruled out of the Super Rugby Unlocked match against the Cheetahs at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The late Senzo Meyiwa in action during the South African national soccer team training session and press conference at FNB Stadium on March 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images / Getty Images
Musician and producer Chicco Twala was infuriated by Siyabonga Miya for claiming his son Longwe Twala shot and killed former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa.
Miya was interviewed by Newzroom Afrika’s Xoli Mngambi, where he informed the reporter that police were involved in covering up the evidence that would implicate Longwe in the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain.
New sixth generation Opel Corsa on course to debut either in November or December.
Running a close second behind the Ford Fiesta with 35 735 units versus 39 436 units moved in the United Kingdom so far this year, the Corsa, which outsold the Blue Oval’s equivalent last month to become the UK’s best-selling new vehicle, was initially set to have debuted as early as the third quarter of this year, but, unsurprisingly, has faced several delays mostly attributed to the Coronavirus. It now appears set for unveiling either in November or December.
In a statement, the association says the document “makes a mockery of the claim that the law is intended to improve road safety” with the biggest concerns being the R100 Infringement Penalty Levy (IPL) charged in addition to the actual final it describes as a matter already being performed by the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), and the removal of detailed information pertaining to the infringement at hand.
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