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After days of speculation, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed on Thursday that the 21-day nationwide lockdown would be extended by an additional two weeks. Listen.
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The South African Human Rights Commission on Thursday said an apology by Matjhabeng mayor Nkosinjani Speelman for using an offensive term in reference to the coloured community of Bronville would not suffice, confirming that it would launch a full investigation once the national lockdown ends.
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Joburg MMC for Environment, Infrastructure and Services Mpho Moerane, along with ADreach and the Supplier Development Initiative donate about 300 food parcels to waste pickers in Sandton.
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British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has heaped praise on counterpart Rassie Erasmus, who coached the Springboks to World Cup glory in Japan last year.
The suggestion comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening announced the extension of the lockdown period which was supposed to come to an end on April 16
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The Unicode Consortium has delayed its submission deadline for emoji for its 14.0 standard by six months.
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The legal footage from drone company Step Above captured eerily quiet streets and intersections.
Postpartum depression is the result of a dynamic interplay between biological, psychological and social risk factors, all of which can be amplified by the current pandemic.
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