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14 Jul

Govt hits back at Sadtu's call for schools to stay closed amid Covid-19 surge

The Department of Basic Education has hit back at the South African Democratic Teachers Union who resolved schools should close amid a peak in Covid-19 cases, saying such a decision will only be made by the Cabinet.

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14 Jul

Gwede Mantashe, wife Nolwandle test positive for Covid-19

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Taxi windows must stay slightly open to help reduce Covid-19 spread, says Mkhize

14 Jul

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Mandy Wiener

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is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

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is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

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Lifestyle

Being a copy-cat might make it easier to achieve fitness goals

It seems like copying your peers can make it easier for you to incorporate new exercise programmes into your routine, according to a...

14 Jul

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14 Jul

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14 Jul

Changing of the guard: McLaren's epic start to the 2020 F1 season and being the 'next best' team

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Local e-retailer founder on how to be faithful to nature amid global health, climate crises

14 Jul

South Africa

174 new Covid-19 deaths recorded as country nears the 300 000 confirmed-case mark

In his daily Covid-19 report, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said 82 of the new deaths were recorded in Gauteng.

14 Jul

Mixed reactions from political parties over Sadtu's call for schools to close

14 Jul

SAHRC, Dlamini-Zuma establish committee to deal with Covid-19 regulations

14 Jul

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Sport24

Canny Warriors have many hidden Proteas gems, says Peterson

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14 Jul

CSA testing returns 6 positive coronavirus cases, but no players for 3TC charity match

14 Jul

SAFA CEO clarifies: We were never against the resumption of the PSL season

14 Jul

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14 Jul

ANALYSIS | PSL's planned resumption comes at worst possible time and place

14 Jul

Fin24

SA Tourism lost over R800m in Covid-19 budget cuts

The Department of Tourism saw its allocations drop from R2.4 billion to R1.4 billion, as funds were redirected to meet urgent needs.

14 Jul

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30 Apr

Nedbank: Banking sector has supported this economy, we don't need more intervention

14 Jul

Nearly R10bn in Covid-19 tax relief provided to individuals, businesses

14 Jul

WATCH | Are meat industry outbreaks helping vegan appeal?

14 Jul

Business Insider

First Tempo, now Chocolate Log: Another SA favourite bites the dust

Production of Chocolate Logs will stop in August, Nestlé has confirmed.

14 Jul

A black bear opened the front door of a US home, let itself in, then attacked a man inside

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Elon Musk is closer than ever to a R40 billion payout as Tesla's stock skyrockets

14 Jul

Your online alcohol order won’t be coming until the ban lifts

14 Jul

Channel24

The Bachelor SA's Jessica R shares a kiss with new boyfriend

An early favourite on the reality dating show, Jessica left the The Bachelor SA during the season's most emotional rose ceremony.

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Glee co-star: 'Seven years ago today, Naya and I were together when we found out about Cory'

14 Jul

Mythbusters host Grant Imahara, 49, dies

14 Jul

Alanis Morissette didn't really want Ironic on her Jagged Little Pill album

14 Jul

World

Stolen Banksy returned to France from Italy

An homage to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks by street artist Banksy was returned to France on Tuesday after the stolen work was found in Italy.

14 Jul

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Africa

Tunisia woman gets 6 months in jail for Covid-Q'uran social media post

A young Tunisian woman was sentenced to six months in jail by a Tunis court over a parody posted on Facebook linking the Q'uran and Covid-19.

14 Jul

Controversially arrested Egypt journalist dies of coronavirus after leaving prison - family

14 Jul

Malian jihadist on trial at ICC over Timbuktu destruction, reign of terror

14 Jul

10 Nigerian soldiers shot dead by jihadists in restive northeast - security sources

14 Jul

Zimbabwe's ruling party wants Old Mutual out of stock exchange

14 Jul

Arts24

Loftiness of lucidity in the Vuma Levin Show

There’s a clinical clarity to the music of guitarist, Vuma Levin. It underpins the refreshing lucidity of his performance at this year’s Standard Bank Jazz Festival...

13 Jul

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13 Jul

‘Ikhaya Likamoya’: Sethembiso Zulu ushers us into church

10 Jul

Swan Song: a woeful wail

10 Jul

Children of Dystopia: Violence and Justice in Kenya’s Tuko Macho

09 Jul

W24

Winnie Harlow says there is a 'lot of work to be done on diversity in fashion'

Winnie Harlow says she'd like to see diversity in all tiers of the fashion industry.

14 Jul

What is the 4-7-8 breathing technique and how can it calm my anxiety?

13 Jul

Angelina Jolie calls for an intervention on global education

14 Jul

The fine line between healthy and unhealthy attachment in a relationship

14 Jul

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Wheels24

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14 Jul

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14 Jul

REVEALED | Ford's new Bronco makes its debut after 20-year hiatus, but will it come to SA?

14 Jul

'I want to inspire children of colour' - Stephanie Travers, the first black woman on an F1 podium

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Parent24

Can I arrange for my child’s grant money to be received by the person who will be looking after him?

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14 Jul

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14 Jul

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Navigating screen time and sleep: A guide for parents

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Health24

Ban menthol cigarettes, lower smoking rates?

Researchers concluded that up to 45% of current US menthol smokers might quit smoking in response to a menthol cigarette ban.

14 Jul

Remdesivir can save lives and shorten time in ICU, particularly in SA, researchers say

14 Jul

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13 Jul

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13 Jul

Tech

Hackers are circulating more than 15 billion stolen logins on the dark web - from less than R20 each

Hackers have been selling stolen login credentials on the dark web for years — but a new audit this month shows how rampant the practice has become.

13 Jul

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Food24

15 South African classic recipes to master – and improve – this winter

It’s officially winter in South Africa, meaning it’s time for hearty soups and stews, warm desserts and comfort food.

14 Jul

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13 Jul

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12 Jul

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11 Jul

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10 Jul

City Press

SA is more terrified than ever of Covid-19, but trusts Ramaphosa to lead the country

Trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa is high – at 76% – and two in three people trust him to lead the country during the pandemic.

14 Jul

Chicco Twala to artists: ‘Pay back the money because we did not deserve it’

14 Jul

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14 Jul

Education MECs threaten legal action against those who disrupt schooling

14 Jul

New SAA is no vanity project, will be good for the country – public enterprises

14 Jul

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Careers24

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Yes, SA rugby is already behind the eight ball compared to New Zealand and Australia

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It’s too dangerous, the country is only now heading into the Covid-19 storm!

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