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Malawi finds Wild Polio case; First in Africa in Five years
Malawi has declared an outbreak of polio after a young child in the country’s capital, Lilongwe, developed the disease...
The Four-day Work Week is Gaining Ground in Europe, it’s time to give it a serious look
Washington - I don't know about you, but my two-day weekends consist of one day of recovery from the previous week,...
Ramaphosa to Address South Africans on Wednesday Evening
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation at 8:30pm on Wednesday after more than 19 days. The president last spoke to South Africans in April about government’s nationwide lockdown in response to Covid-19. Ramaphosa’s address this evening is expected...
Ecuador Mortuary System Collapses
In Ecuador, mortuary workers in the Pacific port city of Guayaquil have been unable to cope. Grief stricken Guayaquil residents posted videos on social media of bodies abandoned in the streets, along with messages asking for help to bury their family members. Police...
Ramaphosa Announces Most of SA Will Drop to Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown from End of May
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that by the end of May, most the country will drop to level 3 of the national COVID-19 lockdown. Ramaphosa was addressing the nation on Wednesday night about the ongoing measures put in place by government to manage the spread...
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[FULL] Ramaphosa’s Address to South Africans
My Fellow South Africans, This week, our country reached a sad moment in the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, as we recorded our 219th death from the disease. Every life lost is a tragedy. These 219 people who passed away had families, they had dependents,...
Ramaphosa Announces COVID-19 Deaths Rise to 219, Infection Increase to 12,074
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 12,074 This is an increase of 724 from Tuesday’s announcement. The number of deaths has also increased by 13 bring the total to 219 Ramaphosa was addressing the...
[LISTEN] Conspiracy Theories over COVID-19 Being Abused by Govt’s to Control Public Unpacked
Political analyst Dr Ralph Mathekga says conspiracy theories start with an element of truth, but it is stretched to provide an explanation of an event that is implausible. Mathekga was speaking to Radio Islam on Wednesday about COVID-19 and the global spread of the...
Where is Ramaphosa? DA Leader Steenhuizen Calls on President to Come Out of Hiding
As the country enters day 49 of the COVID-19 lockdown, where is President Cyril Ramaphosa? This is the question being asked by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuizen. Steenhuizen has accused government of keeping the real COVID-19 numbers a secret. He made...
Car Dealers Now Allowed to Trade Under COVID-19 Level 4 Regulations
There is some good news for car sales dealerships after the trade industry and competition department published a government gazette allowing the motor industry to start selling vehicles again. EWN reports the department gave precise directions regarding the sale of...
Jamiat SA Issues Advice for I’tikaf under COVID-19 Lockdown
As the blessed month of Ramadan sadly heads into the last ten days in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has issued some advice and guidelines for those willing to sit for I’tikaf. While I’tikaf would under normal circumstances be...