Johannesburg – Substandard and negligent. That is the shocking finding of the Health Ombudsman into the care of businessman Shonimani Lethole. Lethole died at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital in June 2020. Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba found a number of disturbing errors were made in regards to Lethole’s healthcare. This includes revelations that Lethole was not given food […]
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Australia’s cricket board said on Wednesday it had asked authorities about the timeline for Covid-19 vaccinations as part of its planning for the South Africa tour, amid debate over whether athletes should be given priority access in the rollout. On Wednesday, Australia named a squad for the three-test tour which is expected to kick off […]
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Declaring “God is on your side”, a Roman Catholic cardinal, and archbishop and six other U.S bishops issued a statement Monday expressing support for LGBTQ youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them. “All people of goodwill should help, support and defend LGBT youth,” said the statement released by the Tyler Clementi Foundation, named […]
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US President Joe President has warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first call as counterparts, says the White House. The conversation also included a discussion about the ongoing opposition protests in Russia. A Kremlin statement did not refer to any points of friction, saying the call was “business-like and frank”. The […]
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Mercedes Formula One team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff has revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 and had to isolate in Austria this month but is now out of quarantine. The 49-year-old said in an interview at Sunday’s Kitzbuehel Alpine skiing World Cup downhill that he had no symptoms. “We had planned to be here […]
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Johannesburg – Global multi-asset broker Exness has just received its license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) IN South Africa and is now authorised as a Financial Service Provider locally. The FCSA is responsible for market conduct regulation and supervision in South Africa and aims to enhance and support the efficiency and integrity of […]
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Johannesburg – The State Capture Commission has heard that properties that were bought by intelligence agents and registered in their names may never be recovered. Acting Director-General of State Security Loyiso Jafta, who concluded his testimony on Tuesday, said that immovable property was brought and registered by agents as part of their estates. Some of […]
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Johannesburg – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has dismissed an application to postpone the testimony of the State Security Agency’s Acting DG Loyiso Jafta. State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo had applied for the postponement due to concerns about “national security”. Dlodlo has not identified which portion of the evidence would compromise national security. This is […]
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Johannesburg – Controversial podcaster MacG has come under fire for his most recent video on his YouTube channel for making transphobic comments. In a segment on his “Podcast and Chill” episode, MacG and his co-hosts, Sol Phenduka and the Ghost Lady, were discussing Siv Ngesi’s recent debut of his drag persona, Sivanna. The panel discusses […]
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Johannesburg – Preparing for a Currie Cup stressful enough but spare a thought for rival coaches Sean Everitt of the Sharks and Jake White of the Bulls, who will only know this evening which of the players they have at their disposal for the most important game of the season. Sharks chief executive Eduard Coetzee […]
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