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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:53:08 +0200
Israel calls on world powers to stop Iran nuclear talks immediately
Israel on Thursday called on world powers to halt their nuclear negotiations with Iran immediately, citing a UN watchdog's announcement that Tehran has started producing enriched uranium with more advanced centrifuges.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Kellogg, union reach tentative deal after two months of strike
Kellogg Co has reached an agreement with the union on a new five-year contract for its employees at a few breakfast cereal plants in the United States, it said on Thursday, almost two months after workers went on a strike.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:25:35 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Public hearings on Children’s Amendment Bill
The Children’s Amendment Bill seeks to strengthen protective measures for children and close gaps in the child protection system.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:18:41 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Sentencing of Nosicelo Mtebeni's killer continues
The man who pleaded guilty to killing Eastern Cape student Nosicelo Mtebeni is on Thursday being sentenced.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:14:17 +0200
Covid-19 quarantine ends for most SA passengers — Dutch authorities
More than half of those who had been held at the hotel are now free to continue their travels.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:45:00 +0200
US Supreme Court conservatives signal support for abortion limits
Conservative US Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated support for upholding a restrictive Mississippi abortion law in a ruling that would undermine or outright overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalising the procedure nationwide.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:45:00 +0200
Trump's social media venture seeks $1bn raise -sources
Former President Donald Trump's new social media venture is seeking to raise up to $1bn (R15.9bn) by selling shares to hedge funds and family offices at several times the valuation it commanded in a deal with a blank-check acquisition firm in October...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:30:00 +0200
US CDC to collect data on southern Africa passengers over Covid-19 variant
US officials ordered airlines to disclose passenger names and other information about those who have recently been in eight southern African countries and will give it to local and state public health agencies, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:26:57 +0200
WATCH LIVE | Gauteng government update on Covid-19 and vaccination rollout
The Gauteng government is giving an update on Covid-19 and its vaccination rollout programme for the festive season.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:26:15 +0200
WATCH LIVE | SAHRC hearing into July unrest continues
The SA Human Rights Commission's hearing into the July unrest continues on Thursday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:25:00 +0200
Planning on sending Christmas cards to loved ones? They may be delayed by the international travel bans
SA Post Office (Sapo) estimates that mail leaving SA may be delayed by up to 14 days.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:53:39 +0200
First known UAE case of Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated traveller
The variant was detected in an African woman who had travelled from an African country and transited through an Arab country, WAM said. The woman had received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:26:55 +0200
More rainfall expected into the weekend
The SA Weather Service said there is a "big cut-off low weather system" approaching the country into the weekend, which is expected to bring rain to parts of the country

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:18:48 +0200
Zolani Matthews sacked by Prasa
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has fired its CEO Zolani Matthews for holding dual citizenship, which it says was a material breach that he did not disclose.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:36:00 +0200
‘Own goal after own goal!’ — SA slams 6c fuel price moemish
Many have expressed dismay with the department of mineral resources and energy's miscalculation of fuel prices, saying 6c makes little difference.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:15:00 +0200
‘Get out of an abusive relationship’: detective advises survivors of GBV
A warrant officer with 26 years' experience in solving gender-based violence cases, has advised survivors and those exposed to abuse to leave the relationship and seek help immediately.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:31:00 +0200
Family meetings, royals and teeth whitening at home: SA's 10 top trending YouTube videos of 2021
Teeth whitening, dealing with 'toxic men' and forgetting how to speak Zulu were on the list of top trending YouTube videos this year. What was your fav?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:20:11 +0200
Employee injured as Tshwane substation catches fire
The priority now is to make sure that the site is safe for the team to do the necessary inspection.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:09:00 +0200
YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | Are Omicron variant symptoms more severe?
Covid-19 symptoms linked to the new Omicron variant are “extremely mild”. This is according to Dr Angelique Coetzee, who is chairperson of the SA Medical Association (SAMA) and among those who first raised the alarm over the new strain.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0200
Avoid a January cash crunch and spend wisely this December, debt counsellors advise
Benay Sager, chairperson of the National Debt Counsellors’ Association, says debt counsellors typically see a spike in enquiries in January and February.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:29:11 +0200
COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES | US CDC to collect data on southern Africa passengers over Covid-19 variant
Coronavirus updates.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0200
More than a third of South Africans 'living beyond their means' as common goods prices rise
More than a third of South Africans are living beyond their means and turning to credit to stretch their income as prices for common goods continue to rise, a latest survey found.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:32:46 +0200
Too early to tell how severe new Covid-19 variant is, experts tell parliament
Infectious disease experts have issued a warning about assumptions around the severity of the new Covid-19 variant, saying this information isn't yet known.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:02:40 +0200
Zimbabwe announces 10-day mandatory quarantine to curb Omicron variant
The mandatory quarantine is regardless of a PCR test result.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:53:25 +0200
LISTEN | Sassa KZN issued R3.8m worth food vouchers to 5,518 families after unrest: Zulu
Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu appeared before the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:46:00 +0200
Plett festival rages on despite new Omicron variant
Despite a looming fourth wave of Covid-19 and the dangers of the new Omicron variant, the Plett Rage is set to go ahead from Friday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:03:36 +0200
Big jump in new Covid-19 cases as SA records 8,500 in 24 hours
The worst-hit province continues to be Gauteng, which recorded 6,168 cases in the past 24 hours, up from 3,143 on Tuesday.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:54:17 +0200
Omicron in 23 countries: WHO slams those who penalised SA
Travel ban also hampered research and lacked any logic, say experts

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:20:07 +0200
Inciting violence, posting 'malicious communications' can lead to jail as Cybercrimes Act comes into effect
The Cybercrimes Act, criminalising online-facilitated offences, including fraud, forgery and extortion, came into effect on December 1.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:40:43 +0200
KZN top cop accuses Mapisa-Nqakula of 'blatant lie' over July riots
The inquiry may recall former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to answer the allegation that she lied in testimony to the Human Rights Commission.



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