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Clinic shutdowns: health department issues ultimatum

The health department has apologised to the public for the disruption to some health services in the Ndlambe municipal area. Since Wednesday, staff have been locked out and patients turned away from five clinics in Port Alfred and…

Report criminality, police urge

The SOuth African Police Service in the Eastern Cape have urged members of the public to report any criminality witnessed during today’s action by the EFF to the nearest police station or Crime Stop 086 00 10 111. SPokesperson COlonel…

East London’s Frere Hospital. Image: Daily Dispatch

Eastern Cape premier, minister meet in urgent bid to stop Frere Hospital closure

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane on Saturday night met with labour minister Thulas Nxesi in an attempt to reverse the decision to close the hospital for failing to comply with Covid-19 health and safety requirements. The hospital was…

A masked anti-government protester is pictured in Hong Kong, China October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Police will not send you home if you’re not wearing gloves or a mask

Police have debunked rumours circulating on social media that South Africans will be required to wear gloves and masks when leaving home for essential goods. Police spokesperson Brig Mathapelo Peters said police had received no…

The department of tourism on Wednesday reiterated its stance on the operation of food delivery services saying they will be not be allowed to operate during the 21-day nationwide lockdown in the country. Image: Hari Nandakuma/Unsplash

‘We have been flooded with calls’: government on food delivery services during lockdown

The department of tourism has reiterated its stance on the operation of food delivery services saying on Wednesday that they would not be allowed to operate during the 21-day nationwide lockdown. Several food delivery services have…

22/03/2020. President Cyril arrives at the Union Buildings to begin engagements with business leaders amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.Picture: Masi Losi

Covid-19: Business sets up project management office to collaborate with government

The business sector said it is proactively collaborating with government to reduce the economic‚ social and health affects of Covid-19. Business Unity South Africa (Busa) said it‚ the Black Business Council (BBC) and other companies met…

FEBRUARY 28, 2020. Sandton, JohannesburgThe EFF’s official Eskom March late,  but there were already some major Johannesburg traffic issues to report on Friday morning.  The large gathering of supporters – including truck drivers and other industrial workers –  caused chaos on the roads.
“The Red Berets are marching in protest against the alleged steps towards “privatisation” at Eskom, after the ANC government announced plans to sell-off certain operations and open-up the grid for IPPs.” PHOTOGRAPH: ALON SKUY
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EFF ‘shuts down Sandton’ as they March towards Eskom HQ

The red berets marched against load-shedding and the “privatisation” of Eskom today (February 28), after the ANC government announced plans to sell off certain operations and open up the grid for IPPs). The Johannesburg metro police…

URGENT: No electricity for Ndlambe on Wednesday

Manelec has received notification from Eskom that, due to maintenance, there will be no electrical power in Ndlambe on Wednesday November 6 from 8am to 4pm. Please make alternative arrangements for electricity during this period.

Student Representative Council (SRC) undergrad officer Victor Phenyo addresses students outside Unisa’s Florida Campus on January 7. The SRC has called for a national shutdown over the exclusion of thousands of students from registering for the 2019 academic year.Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times

Unisa to meet with student leaders over ‘national shutdown’

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is expected to meet with disgruntled Student Representative Council (SRC) members on Tuesday morning. Unisa spokesperson Martin Ramotshela said the meeting is scheduled to take place at 9am. “We are…