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Remote learning, online shools a growing trend in education2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - Remote learning and online schools have grown significantly since the start of the lockdown, and this trend will influence the future of schooling in the long term. This is according to mentorship company CrimsonEducation manager Rebecca Pretorius,...
Volunteers remove pom pom weeds at Rietvlei Nature Reserve2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - Pom pom flowers might look like a beautiful sight from a distance, but the dangerous weed is reducing the grazing grass available to the animals at Rietvlei Nature Reserve. The City of Tshwane has already spent R1 million during the past year on...
Electricity infrastructure damage by impact of load shedding cost Tshwane R12.5 million2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - A staggering R12.5 million – that’s the amount spent by the City of Tshwane last year to repair its electricity infrastructure after it was damaged by the impact of Eskom’s load shedding. Repairs for electric faults were done on the primary...
Doctors, Afriforum in court bid to have Ivermectin approved for Covid-19 patients2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - A group of doctors, including a Silverton medical practitioner, will meet the government in court on February 2 in a legal bid to have Ivermectin approved for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. Dr George Coetzee, among others, as well as lobby...
Doctors want Ivermectin approved for Covid-19 patients2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - A group of doctors, including a Silverton medical practitioner, will meet the government in court on February 2 in a legal bid to have Ivermectin approved for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. Dr George Coetzee, among others, as well as lobby...
Jackson Mthembu's memorial service to be held today in Pretoria2021-01-25
Eye Witness News: Mthembu succumbed to COVID-19 a few days later after he was admitted to hospital. ......
R44bn development a key driver of job creation in Tshwane2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - The ongoing R44 billion development node in the east of Pretoria, branded the EastCapital, will assist the municipality to be a key driver of job creation in the country. This was the sentiment expressed by mayor RandallWilliams, who said the...
Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world2021-01-25
Gulf News: Dubai: Both residents and visitors feel that UAE is one of the safest cities in the world, and Numbeo's Quality of Life index, by the world’s largest cost of living database, is proof. This...
Bheki Cele orders probe into Mpumalanga premier's failure to wear face mask at Jackson Mthembu’s funeral2021-01-25
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - PoliceMinisterBheki Cele has asked police to investigate the alleged conduct of Mpumalanga premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, who was seen on national TV not wearing a face mask in public at the official funeral of minister in the presidency Jackson...
Mpumalanga premier apologises for not wearing mask at Mthembu funeral2021-01-24
Independent online (SA): Pretoria – MpumalangaPremier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane on Sunday apologised for a “momentary lapse” after she was caught on camera not wearing a face mask during the official funeral of minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu in Emalahleni. However, Police...
Zambian diplomat says innovation could save tourism after Covid-19 devastating effects2021-01-24
Independent online (SA): Pretoria - Zambian high commissioner to South AfricaJackson Miti has called for increased innovation within Zambia’s tourism sector to ensure the survival of the industry amid the debilitating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in that country. Miti made the...
UK has detected 77 cases of South African mutant Covid strain2021-01-24
Metro UK: Healthcare workers chat at a temporary ward in Pretoria, South Africa (Picture: Reuters) There have been 77 cases of the South African mutant strain of coronavirus now detected in the UK. Health SecretaryMatt Hancock gave the figure this morning, saying that...
Bulls coach Jake White impressed squad did not buckle when lead was wiped out2021-01-24
Business Day: Bulls coach Jake White has showered his charges with praise after they displayed composure and fighting spirit in their Currie Cup semifinal win over the Lions at Loftus in Pretoria on Saturday. ...
Four-way tie at the top of GladAfrica Championship2021-01-24
Supersport: A weekend round of action in the GladAfrica Championship has left four teams tied on 16 points at the top of the log, with nothing to separate SekhukhuneUnited, JDRStars, Jomo Cosmos and Uthongathi FC.","content":"A weekend round of...