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Ramaphosa Puts Mamphiswana On Suspension
Article by: Leanno Makhalemele President Cyril Ramaphisa has placed Director-General of PSC Dr. Dovhani Mamphiswana on precautionary suspension following a probe into Mamphiswana’s alleged misuse of power. Mamphiswana had allegedly chaired a panel which recommended the appointment of the mother of his child as a chief director for professional ethics. President @CyrilRamaphosa has placed Dr…
Legendary Radio Veteran Bob Mabena Dies at Age 51
Article by Natalie Müller BreakingNews: Legendary Radio Personality and Media Veteran Mr Khomotso “Bob” Mabena has passed away this afternoon after suffering Cardiac Arrest. A source close to the family has; this afternoon confirmed the passing of the highly idolized and loved Presenter of the Power 98.7 Breakfast show, Mr.Bob Mabena. Bob was popularly known…
Breaking: Ramaphosa Closes Schools Amid Spike in Covid-19 Infections.
Article by: Natalie Müller President Ramaphosa announces that all public schools should be closed for the next 4 weeks. Schools will be closed from the 24th of July and reopen in the 24th of August. Matriculants will only take a break for 1 week and Grade 7 learners will only take a break for 2…
Zindzi Mandela – Hlongwane Dies at Age 59
Article by: Emma Clayfield Breaking News: Zindzi Mandela-Hlongwane the daughter of former president Nelson Mandela has died. The news of her passing was announced this morning by The Nelson Mandela Foundation. Zindzi Hlongwane served as a South African Ambasaador deployed in Denmark, where she was residing. She reportedly passed away at a hospital in Johannesburg,…
Alcohol Banned With “Immediate Effect” – Ramaphosa
Article by: Natalie Müller President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation at 20:00 this evening, Sunday 12 July 2020, on the developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19. The President’s address follows a number of meetings of the Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council and the President’s Coordinating Council. Ramaphosa…
Gauteng Premier David Makhura Test Positive For Covid19
Article by: Emma Clayfield Gauteng Premier David Makhura has announces that he has today; Friday 10 July 2020 received the news that he has tested positive for Covid-19. Makhura confirmed that he tested after experiencing some mild symptoms on Thursday 09 July 2020 and his results came back this afternoon, confirming that he had indeed…
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