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Record global infections in 24 hours

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) recorded 294 000 global infections on Saturday, the highest daily increase of the pandemic so far. The BBC reported that cases

Govt wants access to pensions – report

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Central to the government’s post-pandemic economic recovery plan is a change in financial regulations to allow the state to access retirement savings at a favourable

Corruption action inadequate – Catholic Church

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he would appoint a cabinet committee to deal with corruption in Covid-19 procurement was an insufficient response, said Bishop Sithembele

‘Urgent economic recovery programme’ in the works – Ramaphosa

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As South Africans look forward to the easing of some of the strictest, most controversial, and most costly lockdown restrictions tomorrow – including bans on

TRC needed for Marikana ‘closure’ – Froneman

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A process akin to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) should be embarked on in the mining industry to deal with the lack of trust

Israel/UAE deal a ‘massive change’ for Middle East

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The peace treaty brokered by the United States between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) represents a ‘massive change’ in political relationships in the

SA needs to be ‘very careful’ to avoid second wave – scientist

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Declining infections in South Africa were ‘very promising’, but the experience in other countries showed ‘we do still have the potential to experience a second

Gigaba bought suits for cash – witness

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Natty dresser former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba paid for expensive suits in cash, after visiting the Saxonwold compound of the controversial Gupta family, according

Prisoner release bodes well for Afghan peace talks – report

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The release of Taliban prisoners by the Afghanistan government paves the way for long-delayed peace talks in the troubled region, according to a BBC report.

Winde urges Ramphosa to lift lockdown

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South Africa’s Covid-19 focus must now move to the economy and saving jobs, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has said in an open letter to