Reopening of schools: Motshekga to host weekend briefing ahead of Monday
Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday 26 July, according to the Department of Basic Education but the question remains, are they prepared?
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Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday 26 July, according to the Department of Basic Education but the question remains, are they prepared?
Sorry Mzansi…from cold weather to Eskom’s Stage 2 load shedding we go. Best we be prepared though right? Here’s what you need to know.
A significant increase in SAPS and law enforcement presence has brought about calm following days of brutal taxi violence in Cape Town.
Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said SASSA grants that were earmarked to be paid on 20 July were postponed to a later date.
Equipment and food meant for the school nutrition programme were also stolen, meaning schools can no longer provide for vulnerable learners.
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is expected to meet this weekend. Will adjusted Level 4 lockdown be extended again?
Calling all learners and parents…you are in for a treat! The 2022 school calendar has dropped meaning you get a sneak peek into next year.
The government says items that were looted and then recovered will have to be destroyed in order to protect the economy. Do you agree?
Wondering just how badly the SA riots impacted the economy? The government assessed and estimated the damage and the losses. Here’s what you need to know.
The City of Cape Town says cemeteries have experienced incremental increases in the number of burials in recent weeks due to COVID-19.
Eskom said some customers in the two provinces may experience prolonged periods without electricity due to the ‘extreme’ weather.
The significant rise in deaths in 2021, roughly 34%, meant a serious drop in SA’s life expectancy. Here’s what you need to know.
A 34-year-old woman, believed to be working at a crèche, sadly lost her life after she got hit by a train in Despatch on Monday morning.
A group of South Africans, desperate to get to Germany for various reasons, have had to stay put due to the ongoing German travel ban.
Ivan Meyer has called on the government to make some allowances for alcohol under Level 4 to protect the livelihoods of those in the sector.
The Western Cape Gov also said the fuel situation is not a cause for concern. They are urging people not to panic buy amid riots in other provinces.
Cavendish Square Management says it has been advised to close for trade as the situation in SA regarding riots remains volatile.
There was talk that Grand Central Mall in Cape Town was looted on Wednesday. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde quickly set the record straight.
EFF Leader Julius Malema, who was temporarily suspended from Twitter for his remarks, has now made a comeback.
DA Leader John Steenhuisen says the SANDF deployment should be ramped up. He also says Ramaphosa should go to KZN and see the destruction for himself.
Comair says there is very little demand following the prohibition of non-essential travel in and out of Gauteng. Kulula and British Airways will now remain grounded.
Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo was admitted to hospital about one week ago with COVID-19- related complications, his spokesperson said.
As the deadline for the two-week adjusted Level 4 lockdown approaches, we need to know what to expect. Will there be another extension?
The department of correctional services said Jacob Zuma would be treated like any other offender but what does that look like exactly?
While former president Jacob Zuma is expected to serve 15 months in prison, he will be eligible for parole. Here’s what you need to know.