Новости за 03.03.2020

At least 15 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro which triggered flash floods and destroying houses, authorities have said.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that the death toll in the Eastern Cape bus crash has risen to 29.

A PwC survey found that the rate of reported economic crime in SA stands at 60%, this is significantly higher than the global average of 47%.

Iran said a British-Iranian woman jailed in Tehran is "in perfect health" after the dual national reportedly expressed fears of contracting the new coronavirus behind bars.

The Department of Defence says preparations to bring back South Africans from the coronavirus-hit city of Wuhan in China are at an advanced stage.

SA's farm economy could recover in 2020, despite grim GDP data released on Tuesday morning, says Wandile Sihlobo.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande have condemned the violent protests taking place on some university campuses.

An occasionally turbulent figure as England captain, Mike Gatting has backed Quinton de Kock’s cranked-up leadership powers for SA, writes Rob Houwing.

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The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed Nicholas Ninow had applied for leave to appeal but could not clarify on whether he would be appealing his conviction, sentence or both.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the effect of the coronavirus on South Africa will be devastating, especially on the economy in terms of investment and conferences.

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The City of Cape Town will be hosting a free concert on Greenmarket Square on Thursday to revitalise the area after refugees, who had been living there for months, were removed.

Americans will vote in primaries that play a major role in who will challenge Donald Trump for the presidency, a day after key endorsements dramatically boosted Joe Biden's hopes against surging leftist Bernie Sanders.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the government is taking steps to resurrect key institutions like the the National Prosecuting Authority and the South African Revenue Service.

The Leonardo opened its doors on Tuesday 3 March. Developers of the 234-metre tall building said the 240-suite hotel and residences were ready for occupation and some residents were already in the process of moving in.

Local stocks surged despite GDP data from Statistics SA indicating that South Africa had entered a technical recession following a consecutive quarter of GDP contraction.

The EFF claimed it was acting in self-defence after a female party member was assaulted by a security officer in the public gallery.

Telkom will auctioning 53 of its properties around the country from 13 March. The company sucessfully auctioned 32 properties in November 2019.

It is going to be a warm day for most of South Africa, but very hot for the central interior and Karoo, the South African Weather Service says.

A long-awaited official report into conditions at the Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein, states that inmates have been assaulted by staff, forcibly injected with medication and locked in a cell without a toilet, lighting, windows or ventilation.

The Gauteng education department will on Wednesday release the forensic report into the death of Parktown Boys' High School pupil Enock Mpianzi.

King Goodwill Zwelithini has slammed the teaching of sex education in schools, saying it is not a cultural norm and required more consultation from parents and other stakeholders.

Wall Street stocks gyrated Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced a large interest rate cut to counter the risk of recession due to the coronavirus.

Cashbuild's headline earnings are down 22%, but the building material retailer has kept its dividend to shareholders consistent with the previous year's thanks to a strong cash position.