EU MILITARY TRAINING MISSION IN MOZAMBIQUE SET TO START ITS OPERATIONS

Fri 15 October 2021: EU Council today adopted a decision launching the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique). The mission will support a more efficient and effective response by the Mozambican armed forces. EUTM MOZ will be fully operational in two months and will begin training the African country’s military forces to […]

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COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOT FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED SOUTH AFRICANS

Fri 15 October 2021: Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has announced that the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on COVID-19 Vaccines has advised that additional doses be given to individuals with compromised immunity. This includes those who are on long-term oral steroid therapy for autoimmune conditions and various treatments for haematological or immune malignancies. The group […]

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SA DEFENCE MINISTER THANDI MODISE RESCUED AFTER BEING HELD HOSTAGE BY MILITARY VETS

Fri 15 October 2021: On Thursday evening special task force stormed the St George’s Conference Centre in Irene, Pretoria, to rescue Defence Minister Thandi Modise, her deputy, Thabang Makwetla, and Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele. After the group barred them from leaving a meeting to discuss their demands for government assistance, the elite unit […]

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SOUTH AFRICA: COMMISSION INVESTIGATES ELGIN FRUIT JUICE FOR SUPPLY OF UNSAFE GOODS

Wed 13 October 2021: The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of Elgin Fruit Juice (PTY) LTD, following a recent recall of 100% apple juice by Coca-Cola Beverages, Pioneer Foods and Woolworths. Acting National Consumer Commissioner, Thezi Mabuza said that based on information provided to the NCC, the Commission has […]

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AGNES TIROP, KENYAN OLYMPIC STAR FOUND DEAD WITH STAB WOUND

Wed 13 October 2021: Agnes Tirop, Kenya’s most famous Olympian athlete, was discovered dead in her home in Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Wednesday, according to authorities. Barnaba Korir, chairman of Athletics Kenya in the Nairobi Region, told the media that preliminary indications indicate Tirop was stabbed. In a written statement, Athletics Kenya, the main governing body […]

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ALL DETAILS ON SA COVID-19 VACCINE CERTIFICATE REVEALED: HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Wed 13 October 2021: The Department of Health has started issuing out the country’s COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate to fully vaccinated adults. This is after the South African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate System portal was officially launched by the Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, on Friday, 9 October 2021.  The system will allow users to create a […]

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SAA OPEN TO DIALOGUE WITH PROTESTING CABIN CREW

Tue 12 October 2021: South African Airways is open to dialogue with the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) following a picket at the airline’s Kempton Park offices. According to reports, SACCA is picketing against, amongst others, alleged unfair working conditions, 35% wage cuts to workers and the structure of SAA’s management. “SAA [interim] CEO, […]

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