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COVID-19
Challenges women face in modern South Africa
It has been 64 years since women from all streams of life marched towards the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the Apartheid pass laws. Sixty-four years since women…
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Lockdown exposes the digital divide
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do things and will probably leave a permanent scar that will force us to reconsider normality as we know it.
Due to the regulations…
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NC Premier commends Kumba Iron Ore’s COVID19 Community Plans
The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, is impressed with the initiatives launched by the Anglo American's Kumba Iron Ore Mine to support its employees and the communities…
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Unemployment grant requirements
The Department of Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, addressed the media on Wednesday in Pretoria, explaining the requirements for qualifying applicants that will be paid…
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Tertiary institutions roll out their online learning programme
The Covid-19 pandemic has halted all learning institutions from carrying out their mandate and continuing with their academic curriculum since the beginning of the national…
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Wine producers lose money from export ban
The beginning of the national lockdown saw a ban of sales of alcohol and nicotine products. As the Covid-19 committee advised the President that the continuation of selling of…
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Many domestic workers won’t benefit from UIF help
Thousands of domestic workers in the Northern Cape will not benefit from government’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme. As one the most vulnerable workers in the labour…
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Temporary measures for visas
After the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension of the national lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Temporary measures for visas were…
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Nationwide lockdown extended to April 30th
On Thursday the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the national lockdown was to be extended for another two weeks. This comes after the National Coronavirus…
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UK likely to remain shut down while PM remains in ICU
More than 6000 people have died from the COVID-19 virus in the UK and this number is rapidly increasing by the day. The UK lock down was implemented 2 weeks ago. The lock down…
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President Ramaphosa is yet to decide on whether the lock down will be extended
President Cyril Ramaphosa is still undecided on whether the lock down should be extended. However, the statistics over the next few days should be an indication of how successful…
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Noupoort designer designs stylish masks
As South Africa faces scarcity of masks, many have embarked on a business journey to bring aid to the scarcity through stylish fabric masks. Local Noupoort resident, Martha…
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Essential workers struggle with transport
As the struggle against COVID-19 continues, essential workers are left continuously struggling with transport because of the restrictions put in place by the minister of transport…
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World Autism Awareness Day
Understanding the challenges persons with disabilities face.
On the 2nd of April, the world celebrated world autism day under the transition to adulthood theme. While the world’s…
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Kimberley residents lend a hand
As the President announced that the country will be on lockdown till the 16th of April, the Sweet Science Combat Gym stepped in to offer help to the homeless. The group of young…
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Letter to the Editor
"From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home," President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday evening in a…
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SADAG offers tips to manage Anxiety & Mental Health during COVID-19
SADAG is aware that during this time many people might feel even more anxious or stressed. While we don’t want to add any further to the panic or hysteria, we want to offer help…
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Minister allocates relief funds
Nathi Mthethwa, minister of Sports, Arts & Culture has come to the fore and mobilized funds for athletes and artists amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The criteria for accessing…
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Dybala resumes training
Paulo Dybala was one of the highest-profile victims in the footballing world to contract the COVID-19 virus. The Argentine and Juventus star has however managed to recover and has…
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Motsepe family donates R1bn to fight COVID-19
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Patrice Motsepe and his family have donated R1bn to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motsepe made the announcement in a virtual press…
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Conform or Die
Less than 48 hours into ‘lock-down’ it has become painfully clear that many South African’s have refused to accept the need to self-isolate to slow, and hopefully contain, COVID-19…
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Two confirmed cases of corona virus in NC
The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had increased to 554. With two patients in Intensive care unit (ICU) in…
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BREAKING NEWS – 21 Day Lockdown declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa
This evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a drastic new measure to combat the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in South Africa. A 21-day lockdown with severe…
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