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Ramaphosa places Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave

April 8, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave for two months, one month of which will be unpaid. This follows the revelation on...

No alcohol, cigarettes or walkies, now a ban on kisses: Covid-19

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Ramaphosa places Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave for two months, one month of which...

Malaza condemns torching of schools in Mpumalanga

Four Gauteng schools burnt, 22 vandalised during lockdown

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

Four Gauteng schools have been torched and 22 vandalized since President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered a 21-day lockdown to curb the...

15 arrested for muggings at Global Citizen Festival

No alcohol, cigarettes or walkies, now a ban on kisses: Covid-19

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

No cigarettes, no alcohol, no walking the dog and now no kissing. This was the latest demand from Police Minister...

More South Africans stranded abroad to return home from Monday: Pandor

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says her department is facing serious challenges in its efforts to facilitate the repatriation of South...

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala passes away

by Town Press

February 11, 2020

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John Witherspoon, ‘The Wayans Bros.’ Star, Dead at 77

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October 30, 2019

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Idols SA finalist Thami Shobede passes on at 31

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September 12, 2019

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SA government, music industry hail Clegg

by Town Press

July 17, 2019

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Legendary musician Johnny Clegg has died

by Town Press

July 16, 2019

Just In: Faith Nketsi allegedly prostituting ladies for cash

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Alph Lukau “raising the dead” is a fraud

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BlackCoffee and Enhle Mbali’s divorce Gossip spreads

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Generations Tau in hospital after car crash

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Rhodes University #NakedProtest #RUReferenceList

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Moozlie Mabena is allegedly safe and alive

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead outside his Los Angeles store

by Town Press

April 1, 2019

Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in south Los Angeles on Sunday, media reports...

Police hunt suspects who shot dead Welkom man in parking lot

by Town Press

November 14, 2018

Police are investigating a case of murder and hijacking after a motorist was shot dead and his car taken at...

Heavily Armed Car Hijackers operation at Bedfordview

by Town Press

October 28, 2017

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City of Joburg suspends issuing of permits to informal traders

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

The City of Johannesburg has suspended the issuing of permit process for informal traders. Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo says people are...

Asian shares cautiously gain on virus hopes, dollar slips

by Town Press

April 7, 2020

Asian stock markets rallied for a second day on Tuesday, and riskier currencies rose, buoyed by tentative signs the coronavirus crisis may be...

South Africa’s rand steady, stocks set to open flat

Rand remains weak against world currencies

by Town Press

April 6, 2020

The rand has continued to remain weak against a basket of currencies at opening trade on Monday morning. Rating agency...

Eastern Cape establishes Economic Commission to assist business sector

by Town Press

April 3, 2020

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has established an Economic Commission to assist the business sector after the coronavirus lockdown ends. Mabuyane says...

Algeria, Egypt confirm more coronavirus cases

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Egypt reports 149 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily toll

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Senegal seeks $221 mln from IMF to mitigate coronavirus shock

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Botswana confirms it’s first coronavirus related death

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City of Joburg suspends issuing of permits to informal traders

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South Africa on 21 days national Lockdown

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SA’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 stand at 116

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South African coronavirus cases rise to 274

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US government staff told to treat Huawei as blacklisted

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Ramaphosa places Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave

by Town Press

April 8, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on special leave for two months, one month of which...