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BREAKING | A 22:00 curfew for SA's Covid-19 hotspots and new booze restrictions, NCCC recommends

The NCCC has agreed that there should be a 22:00 curfew in Covid-19 hotspot areas across the country, that alcohol sales should be restricted, and that pubs and taverns should be shut at 21:00, News24 understands from impeccable sources close to the discussions.

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30 Nov

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Ralph Mathekga

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Lifestyle

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If you are driving over December, expect road blocks on these four high-risk routes

South Africa’s roads will experience a surge in traffic over the festive period, with government redoubling resources to halt the carnage.

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Channel24

Shona's anniversary gift to Connie will take your breath away

According to the jewelers, the earrings were custom made in 18ct rosegold and set with natural pink and white diamonds.

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01 Dec

World

US prosecutors investigating potential White House 'bribery-for-pardon' scheme

The US Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funnelling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon, according to court...

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US attorney general Bill Barr says there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election, defying Trump

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Africa

Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini transferred to SA for Covid-19 treatment

The prime minister of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, has been taken to South Africa for treatment.

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First ever HIV generic drug for babies to be rolled out in African countries in 2021

01 Dec

Malaria fatalities to exceed Covid-19 death toll in sub-Saharan Africa - WHO

01 Dec

Protesters demanding justice for civil unrest victims freed after being arrested in Mauritania

01 Dec 2020

Zimbabwe vice-president's estranged wife appears in court on stretcher bed due to 'critical illness'

30 Nov

Arts24

Mutha_Ship Landing: On cultivating the audacity to be a work in progress

The Mutha_ship Landing is a multi-disciplinary experimental project space established by friends Phokeng Setai, Julie Nxadi, Dudu Lamola, Loyiso Qoboshiyana and...

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‘Native Life in the Third Millennium’: A limited edition Masande Ntshanga short story collection

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01 Dec

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01 Dec

W24

Snail mucin might be bad for your garden, but as a skincare ingredient it's the slime of choice

Snail mucin is a slimy skincare ingredient with a big following. But is it ethical?

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Emma Portner beaming with pride as partner Elliot Page announces that he is transgender

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Of course Kate Middleton rewore this R20 000 Gucci blouse, but did she wear it backwards this time?

01 Dec

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Wheels24

BREAKING: Schumacher name returns to F1 as Mick confirmed for Haas Racing team in 2021

The Schumacher name will make a racing return to Formula 1 in 2021, after Haas signed Mick Schumacher - son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher - on a...

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Pricing, specs - Kia's refreshed Rio receives raft of changes for the South African market

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Health24

Many people struggle with their sense of smell after Covid-19 - the next step may be 'smell...

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Tech

How to stop Google from tracking you on any device

You can stop Google from tracking aspects of your online activity by changing your Google Account settings.

01 Dec

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01 Dec 2020

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29 Nov

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27 Nov

Food

How to make the perfect Christmas mince pies

We answer all your questions about pastry, fillings, shapes and baking time.

01 Dec

Did you know that Ouma, the famous rusk maker, is the granny of Simba chips? It's true!

30 Nov

WATCH | How to make Peppermint Crisp fridge tart, SA's number 1 dessert

30 Nov

The magic of the self-saucing pudding + 5 recipes to cook tonight

30 Nov

Beloved biryani: we look at the ingredients and techniques that make it so special

28 Nov

City Press

Trump and Zuma: Sit back and observe the squealing and wriggling

Self-absorbed with narcissistic obsessions, Donald Trump and Jacob Zuma are cut from the same cloth and don’t care about anyone, writes Alleyn Diesel.

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New appointment reveals how Supra has an Ace up his sleeve

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What is the real reason for the ANC and the PA’s divorce?

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30 Nov

Mine CEO is paid while 1 000 workers receive nothing

01 Dec

Magazines

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A hand guide to make messages automatically disappear and some other nifty features.

27 Nov

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30 Nov 2020

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30 Nov

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06 Nov

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What recruiters actually discuss after your interview

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Countryside breaks | 5 enchanting Free State homes from R1.3m

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SA's first Hilton Garden Inn opens in new Umhlanga Arch

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