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Phaahla hints at ‘family meeting’ on Wednesday ahead of festive season
Deputy President David Mabuza may be tasked with delivering the much-anticipated ‘family meeting’ this week, as the country prepares to head into the festive season.
HIV patients must get third Covid jab first: WHO
A World Health Organisation (WHO) director says those living with HIV need to be first in line to receive a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Retailers will have to pay refunds following petrol price mistake - dept
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy admitted on Wednesday that it had mistakenly added six cents to the petrol price.
Ballito Rage cancelled after 36 Covid cases
Organisers of the Ballito Rage Festival have confirmed that they have decided to cancel the event, after 36 guests and staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
Many children among arrested during July riots
The KZN police commissioner says the former defence minister created the impression during her testimony before human rights commissioners that the province's police service did nothing during the July civil unrest.
LISTEN: Constitution allows for mandatory jabs, says professor
A medical ethics professor says mandating coronavirus vaccinations would be allowed in the country, thanks to a limitation clause in our constitution.
LISTEN: KZN govt denies Zikalala chased away from uMkhanyakude sitting
The KZN provincial government has refuted claims that Premier Sihle Zikalala was chased out of uMkhanyakude District's first inaugural sitting yesterday.
Motorists urged to be responsible during festive season
The Automobile Association is reminding motorists and other road users that they have a responsibility of keeping the roads safe.
South African scientists were expecting new variant: Karim
Epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim says South African scientists expected and prepared for a new variant and fourth wave.
'We should not panic’: Ramaphosa says; SA remains on Level 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and concern over a new variant, dubbed Omicron, in the country. Among the highlights of speech are that: * SA will remain on Level 1. This may change as the President says the situation will be closely…
Health Dept confirms new Covid variant in South Africa
The Health Department has confirmed that a new Covid-19 variant of concern has been detected in South Africa and seems to be behind a sudden rise of infections in Gauteng and other provinces.
Mixed reaction from East Coasters on Black Friday sales
A financial educator believes foot traffic in stores and malls will be lower on Black Friday this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and more people turning to online shopping.
LISTEN: Mxolisi Kaunda re-elected and sworn in as mayor
eThekwini's waking up to the news that Mxolisi Kaunda will wear the mayor's chain again after he was re-elected and sworn in at the municipal inaugural meeting on Wednesday.
LISTEN: Kaunda, Graham nominated for eThekwini mayor
The eThekwini council is about to start voting for a mayor after a raucous start to Wednesday's sitting.
LISTEN: eThekwini council sitting descends in to chaos
The eThekwini Municipality is investigating security breaches at its inaugural council sitting that forced members to adjourn the meeting prematurely.
LISTEN: Oscar Pistorius’ file not yet before parole board – Correctional Services
Convicted murderer and former Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius has served half of his sentence at the Atteridgeville Correctional Centre, west of Pretoria.
Killer cop Rosemary Ndlovu sentenced to six life terms
Former Gauteng cop Rosemary Ndlovu has been handed six life terms for murder.
KZN vote capturing nearing completion
Nearly 97 percent of the municipal election results in KwaZulu-Natal have been captured.
Smaller parties garnering more votes 'show representation crisis'
Political analyst, Imraan Buccus expert says it's clear from the election results so far that smaller parties are beginning to eat into the electorate of the big ones.
Voting day in Zululand runs relatively smoothly
There's relief from political parties and community leaders that voting day in Zululand was relatively incident-free. There had been fears of violence. Newswatch' Steve Bhengu reports that with the results coming in, the IFP is so far doing well in the region.