Daily news update: Covid-19 stats, SAA’s ‘dire financial situation’ and Ramaphosa demands answers from Mapisa-Nqakula

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Covid-19 update: SA identifies 1,960 new cases and 113 deaths

Source: Health department

The total number of deaths is 15,378 and the total number of recoveries is 574,587.

“We extend our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the health care workers that treated the deceased patients,” said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

Crunch time for SAA as business rescue runs out of money

Planes at OR Tambo international airport in Kempton Park, 20 August 2020. Picture: Neil McCartney

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of embattled South African Airways (SAA) say the national carrier is in a “dire financial situation” and have set 17 September as a deadline for securing more funds to continue with the process.

Ramaphosa gives Mapisa-Nqakula 48 hours to provide report on ANC’s Zim trip

“In the interest of good governance and the prudent and ethical use of state assets, the President has directed the Minister to provide a report within 48 hours that will set out the circumstances around the flight and the passenger list.

“The President welcomes the interest shown by South Africans in this matter as an indication of the nation’s vigilance against allegations of improper deployment of public resources,” said the presidency in a statement.

‘Taxis will lose their operating licences or face harsh penalties,’ says Mbalula on taxi violence

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula addresses the media at the Tshwane Metro Police headquarters in the west of Pretoria, in relation to the three metro police officers killed. Photo: Ron Sibiya

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that taxi drivers might lose their operating licences or face harsh penalties if they engaged in violence.

On Monday, hearings regarding the commission of inquiry into taxi violence continued with South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) president Phillip Taaibosch revealing that Gauteng was the most hit province with taxi violence.

WATCH: Biker kills man in point-blank head shot at Gordon’s Bay eatery

WARNING: Contains graphic footage that may upset some viewers.

South Africans have taken to social media in shock after a biker killed a man who was sitting at Talla’s Tavern in Gordon’s Bay just before 3pm on Thursday.

The incident, caught on camera, appears to be a hit.

Municipalities want Sars to deduct your debt from your tax refund

SALGA president Thembi Nkadimeng. Picture: Neil McCartney

This is one of the measures tabled in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) by Thembi Nkadimeng, President of the South African Local Government Association (Salga) as part of Local Government Week.

She said it is a well-known fact that an average of 59% of municipal debts are not recoverable.

‘Idols SA’ favourite Vhudi releases ‘My Yoki Yoki’ single

Former Idols SA contestant release sing ‘My Yoki Yoki’. Photo: Twitter @VhudieOfficial

After a shocking early exit on singing competition Idols SA, My Yoki Yoki artist Vhudi Mamphwe has officially released the single on Friday.

The 20-year-old stole the hearts of many viewers after his performance during the auditions stages on Idols, singing his very own song My Yoki Yoki. Receiving four yeses from the judges he went on to the next stage but fell short at the next hurdle.

BET to broadcast female lineup on ‘Behind the Story’ talk show

Image : supplied

This comes hot on the heels of a previously proposed interview with comedian Toll Ass Mo known as Mongezi Mahlangu, who has been accused of alleged sexual assault by model Lerato Moloi. After public outcry, the proposed episode was canned.

Lucas Radebe – the glory days are back at Leeds United

19 Aug 2000: Lucas Radebe. Pic: Allsport

Lucas Radebe expects Leeds United to stay in the English Premier League for “a long time” as the side prepare to play Liverpool on Saturday in their first match in top flight football for 16 years.

READ MORE: Lampard embraces pressure of Chelsea spending spree

A rejuvenated Leeds, fighting back after years of struggle in which they came close to insolvency, won the English Championship last season under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa and will kick off their 2020/21 EPL campaign in a fitting manner against the Jurgen Klopp’s champions of England.

Junior Khanye – the structure of Kaizer Chiefs is dead

Junior Khanye, seen here in his playing days at Kaizer Chiefs, has slammed the way the club is being run. (Duif du Toit/Gallo Images)

Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Junior Khanye has slammed the way the club is run, and suggested an overhaul of more of the technical staff is required before they can get back on the winning track.

READ MORE: Five challenges for any new Kaizer Chiefs coach

Chiefs sacked head coach Ernst Middendorp and assistant coach Shaun Bartlett this week, but Khanye clearly feels the problems go far deeper than that.

Leaked technical slide reveals new Hyundai Tucson’s outputs..again

New Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai’s ongoing teaser campaign of the new Tucson has so far excluded any official technical details, but following an initial leak two months ago, a second presentation slide detailing not only the standard model, but also the sporty N Line and full-on high performance Tucson N has surfaced online.

Kia keen on making inroads into Toyota Land Cruiser 300’s territory

Kia Telluride

Having expressed interest back in January of introducing a body-on-frame SUV along the lines of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Kia has now reportedly set its sights on introducing a rival to the incoming Toyota Land Cruiser 300.

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