France defends law combatting ‘pernicious’ Islamist radicalism
President Emmanuel Macron has pushed the legislation – which would tighten rules on issues ranging from religious-based education to polygamy – after a spate of
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Pandemic putting democracy under threat: study
The study, which examined the situation in almost all countries of the world, concluded that 61% of nations ‘implemented restrictions that were either illegal, disproportionate,
Men with coronavirus 3 times more likely to need intensive care – study
The trend is global – aside from a few exceptions – and can mostly be put down to biological differences, researchers said. Read the full
Canada approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said by September 2021 most Canadians should be inoculated. Read the full story: Read More
South Africa experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 – Mkhize
Speaking in a virtual address, the minister said that the number of infections had increased around the country, with a significant increase over the past
Procurement processes for PPE flouted, some laws broken, says AG Maluleke
Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke on Wednesday delivered her very first report, which was government’s COVID-19 relief fund audit. Read the full story: Read More
McKinsey agrees to repay R650m in fees to SAA, Transnet for work with Regiments
The state capture commission said that discussions were initiated with the consultancy company and there had been agreement. Read the full story: Read More
At least 2 people killed in vehicle collision near Allandale
Traffic police spokesperson Obed Sibasa said that it would take a long while to clear the highway. Read the full story: Read More
Buffalo City Municipality deputy mayor Zoliswa Matana dies of COVID-19
Zoliswa Matana was admitted to hospital earlier this week due to COVID-19 related complications and died on Wednesday. Read the full story: Read More
Manchester United scramble for answers after Champions League exit
United now have to contemplate an unwanted run in the Europa League, Europe’s second-tier competition, which they won in 2017. Read the full story: Read
UIF: SIU still probing matters relating to suspension of top officials
UIF spokesperson Makhosini Buthelezi on Wednesday told Eyewitness News that the SIU had indicated that it could release its report on the investigation at the
SAA a step closer to resuming flights as DPE appoints interim board
The ailing airline has been working to implement its business rescue plan. Read the full story: Read More