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Last week, the KwaZulu-Natal government called on protesting truck drivers to refrain from using violence and disruption to voice their grievances.

The National Coronavirus Command Council is expected to meet this week and the matter will be on the agenda.

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Police said they held a worker at gunpoint and forced him into the safe earlier on Monday morning.

More than 2 400 interns and over 2 200 community service doctors are still awaiting placements, which are necessary to complete the statutory requirements so they can practice The post Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The four suspects appeared briefly at the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday, among them an old woman who could not even stand in the dock.

Shamila Batohi has denied having a fall out with Cronje as suggested by some media reports- saying she had even tried to convince her to stay.

Proceedings in KwaZulu-Natal have wrapped up following testimony from affected families, politicians, and experts.

MTN has joined the list of companies that have made vaccines mandatory The post MTN staff members who refuse vaccination will be fired appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases said 11,125 new COVID-19 cases had been recorded during the last reporting period.

Kooldrink is now signed to Sony’s Epic Records, continuing his upward trajectory The post Exporting sonic identity appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Them/Two considers the streetwear in downtown Johannesburg — the “Braam kids” — to still be the most exciting fashion to be found locally The post Them/Two: the new kids on the block appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

This past weekend marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Cape Town service.

Ebrahim started his political journey as a youth activist and rose through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC), serving in Parliament and as a deputy minister.

Reports of infighting in the prosecuting authority surfaced after Hermione Cronje announced her resignation last week.

The parties reopened negotiations last week, but have been mum about whether or not an improved offer has been tabled.

Julius Malema and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi made a brief appearance on Monday morning amid heavy police presence.

MTN said it recognised the right of employees with what it terms “clearly defined grounds” to be exempted from the policy and refuse vaccination.

The bus was carrying two teams from the OR Tambo District when it was involved in an accident in Aberdeen, Eastern Cape around 4 am on Sunday.

National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi is briefing the media on the latest developments at the NPA.

CEO of the Road Freight Association Gavin Kelly said there were relatively few foreign drivers amongst its members, but illegal trucking companies remained a problem.

After losing last week's court bid, activists believe Shell has begun its seismic survey, which was already set for 1 December.

His family is also demanding a retraction and an apology from Maarohanye's former girlfriend, actor and businesswoman Amanda du Pont, as well as government spokesperson Masechaba Khumalo.

The NCCC could meet as early as Wednesday with President Cyril Ramaphosa stressing that there needed to be a report on the table as he wanted the vaccines mandates matter concluded quickly.

Beijing is hoping that its BAIC B40 Plus will replicate legendary off-roading on a budget The post China’s off-roader seeks a niche in SA with its BAIC B40 Plus appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Eskom said the system remained vulnerable and unpredictable.

Insurance companies have adjusted their premiums and people who are not vaccinated will pay more for cover The post Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

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Resolution 1325 marks a milestone in the UN’s thinking about women: their lives are multilinear and multiple factors affect their participation in public and private life The post Women are important in the UN’s conflict and peacebuilding missions appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The emergence of the Omicron variant has made the calls even louder because of its rapid transmissibly.

Gauteng still makes up the bulk of new cases with 7,929 infections in the latest 24-hour cycle.

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All beneficiaries who applied for the R350 relief grant before July 2021, must reapply. Here is how to track your application status The post How to track your R350 Covid-19 relief grant appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Police attended the crime scene on Sunday morning after being told by members of the community about a bad odour coming from a certain house.

The man was swept away by stormwater and drowned after attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.

In the latest incident, five armed men robbed healthcare workers at gunpoint in Tshwane on Saturday night at a pop-up vaccination site in Soshanguve.

The bakkie was spotted in the area but the driver abandoned it and fled on foot when he realised police were onto him.

The entertainer has fired off a warning to his former partner, actress and businesswoman Amanda du Pont as well as government spokesperson Masechaba Khumalo.

Police said the suspects blocked the freeway on Friday and stopped other drivers forcing them to park their vehicles on the road and confiscating their keys.

The country has been hit with stage 2 power cuts since Saturday night, but Eskom says power will return on Sunday at 9pm.

It is understood Madgeline Manyama and KG Melamu were attending a Student Representative Council retreat at country venue hotel where they drowned.

Several people were marching on Sunday in different parts of the country, calling for the protection of marine life.

Newly elected Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis hosted a gathering in Green Point on Saturday honouring the 20th anniversary since the metropolitan police department was established.

The utility has lost the ability to generate over 21,000 megawatts at several power plants.

President Nana Akufo-Addo was speaking during official talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa at Saturday's inaugural bi-national commission between South Africa and Ghana.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to allay fears of possible heightened dangers of the Omicron variant by sharing the contents of his regular briefings with Health Minister Joe Phaahla.

A number of schools will open on Sunday to form part of the Vooma Vaccination campaign to make jabs more accessible.

An alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in parts of the Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal has been issued.

Gauteng still remains the epicentre of the infection rate with more than 11,000 infections reported.

The East London High Court earlier this week sentenced Alutha Pasile to 25 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to murder and defeating the ends of justice.