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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:39:36 +0000Lamola warns of anarchy after Zuma’s latest attack on the courts
The justice minister says our democracy was built on the rule of law, and that the Zondo commission has shown the dangers of disrespect for constitutional order
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:48:00 +0000We’re restoring the nation’s health, says Cyril after his Covid-19 jab
About 80 000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been sent to about 50 sites for health workers to be vaccinated
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:36:50 +0000Eskom makes proposals to protect the poor from power price hikes
On Tuesday energy regulator Nersa announced that it would allow the ailing power utility to recover an additional R10-billion through tariffs.
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:23:49 +0000Alternatives to cigarettes boost BAT results amid Covid-19 dip in demand
The world’s number two tobacco company sees three million new consumers for its noncombustible options
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:14:19 +0000‘Maslow before Bloom’ for teachers and their learners
Teachers at the University of Johannesburg Metropolitan Academy found a different, warmer way of catching up on learning losses caused by Covid
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:57:57 +0000Open letter: Dear Mr President
I want you to fully disclose the topic of climate change in your response to the Sona debate
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:40:32 +0000‘Startling’ bounce-back for SA’s labour market — Nids-Cram survey
A new data release shows that employment may have reached pre-Covid-19 levels. Still, many who’ve lost their jobs have not managed to get back to work
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:26:55 +0000Outdoor workers wilt in rising heat
Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:04:12 +0000Why we need the Blue and Green Drop reports: ‘Everyone in SA lives downstream from a sewage discharge point’
The last reports were in 2014 but were stopped probably because the results were too shocking to be publicised, water experts say
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:42:55 +0000Small business owners closing shop and feeling the financial squeeze
The hopes and dreams of many entrepreneurs have been dashed. We track some of the owners of SMMEs, who talk of losing everything they worked for
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