Новости за 13.08.2020

The Gauteng government has asked the Special Investigating Unit to look into all Covid-19-related procurements, and not just PPE, Premier David Makhura has said.

A former driver for Malusi Gigaba, whose identify has been kept hidden, says he was instructed by the then-minister to keep visits to the Gupta compound in Saxonwold secret.

In Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's application to interdict Parliament's removal proceedings, she accused the DA of waging a vendetta against her.

Two Daily Lotto players hit the jackpot on Thursday, walking away with R176 543.

Women on Farms Project (WFP) co-director Carmen Louw says due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is anticipating an increase in unemployment in the farming industry.

CEO of one of South Africa's biggest coal miners says government must accelerate institutional reforms at state owned enterprises and create a climate that is conducive for business

Six people arrested for their alleged involvement in a multimillion-rand land sales scam in Limpopo have been granted bail of R3 500 in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court.

Children of the mineworkers who were slain by police in what has become known as the Marikana massacre, are still waiting for justice.

Anti-apartheid veteran Devdas Paul David died on Thursday, a few weeks shy of his 80th birthday.

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has responded to allegations of bias against black players by stating that he had "personal relationship challenges" with several other players during his time in charge.

The witnesses, whose identities were hidden, detailed how sports bags and sometimes suitcases filled with wads of cash were were collected from the Gupta compound.

Zimbabwe will use land as security if it fails to get international guarantees for the 30-year sovereign bond it wants to issue to raise US$3.5bn to compensate white farmers.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has promised lifestyle audits, procurement pre-audits and action against corrupt officials.

A vehicle protest against farm murders has unfolded in the Northern Cape as five accused made a second appearance in court, in relation to the Hartswater triple family murder.

The US government said it would maintain 15% tariffs on Airbus aircraft and 25% tariffs on other European goods.

International Covid-19 news.

Eskom says the restoration of the generation units was not enough to stave off load shedding immediately.

Domestics and gardeners who could not work during lockdown may qualify for relief under TERS. Joan Chong explains the process.

Gauteng needs to continue conducting itself and behaving like it is still the epicentre of Covid-19 in South Africa, says Premier David Makhura.

The family of Collins Khosa is still waiting for justice, four months after he was allegedly assaulted by SA National Defence Force soldiers and died.

The Hout Bay community is out in numbers and prepared to stay up day and night searching for missing three-year-old Anothando Mhlontlo.

City Power is losing about R2 billion in non-technical losses, which include illegal connections, its spokesperson, Isaac Mangena, revealed during the removal of illegal electricity cables in Slovo Park, Coronationville.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made the surprise announcement of a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

A cold front is expected to affect the Western and Northern Cape from late Friday evening to Sunday, according to the South African Weather Service.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic began, suggesting economic recovery is gaining traction.