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There has been a reduction in demand of some 7 500 MW since the beginning of the lockdown period.
According to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor about 1 471 citizens have appealed to the government to return home.
The government is set to announce amended regulations allowing taxi drivers to carry more passengers. They will also be provided with sanitisers and protective equipment for commuters.
The Competition Commission says it is prioritising the investigation of cases of overpricing of essential goods by certain retailers during the lockdown period, and businesses have been given a chance to respond to the allegations.
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The first Covid-19 casualty in Gauteng has been identified as Louis Wilsenach, a well-known marketing guru.
Plummeting fuel demand due to the novel coronavirus has seen illuminating paraffin prices, and the cost of LP gas, drop sharply in April, when autumn typically starts to bite.
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Top-rated American tennis player John Isner says it will be a "tough pill to swallow" if Wimbledon gets canceled this year.
Two sets of emergency measures from two different departments on Tuesday envisage the possibility of a longer lockdown.
Rihanna says she plans on having 3 or 4 children within the next ten years.
“I’ve been waiting for this money since Wednesday last week because I wanted to buy potatoes. I use them a lot.”.
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This is the time to celebrate the unsung heroes that protect Africa's wildlife.
Current generations of South Africans are inheritors of a proud national history whose many inspiring moments should be our guiding stars in these dark times, writes Xola Pakati.
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As many African countries opt for lockdown, there is uncertainty over whether this will be enough to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus or whether authorities will be able to implement this in overcrowded urban areas. Kerry Cullinan reports.
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There is no rock and a hard place for Singapore, as tiny as this city-country is - they want the world to visit and they're making it as enticing as possible.
These five tips are research-informed, yet as a parent who has worked remotely for years, I have also used them.
In the eighth episode of this series, experts and everyday South Africans unpack the importance of financial planning for freelancing. Any freelancer can testify that there are months where work is abundant and months where it's not. To cater for the latter, it's essential for freelancers to spread their income evenly over time.
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