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The president on Tuesday evening announced a bold R500 billion stimulus package to keep the South African economy afloat as the country wages a war against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on COVID-19 on 9 April 2020. JOHANNESBURG - There are concerns about how President Cyril Ramaphosa ’s stimulus package would be guarded against corruption. The president on Tuesday evening announced a bold R500 billion stimulus package to keep the South African economy afloat as the country wages a war against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic . The sum, which equals 10% of the country’s gross domestic product, would be split among several programmes aimed at helping businesses, poor people, and municipalities, among others. Political analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni said measures announced by the president were un...

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an unprecedented R500 billion social and economic support package to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday evening. The stimulus package comes to some 10% of the country's GDP, he said. Speaking in a televised address to provide an update on a special Cabinet meeting held last week, Ramaphosa said R130 billion of the amount will be supported by reprioritising funds from South Africa's existing Budget, with Finance Minister Tito Mboweni set to announce the adjustment budget in due course. The rest would need to be funded externally, the president said, with organisations such as the World Bank, the Brics Bank and the International Monetary Fund having been approached. The support package includes the following major interventions. R200 billion loan scheme with major banks While existing measures have been giving relief to many companies and workers, "it is clear that there is a far grea...

The president’s address follows a Cabinet meeting on Monday that discussed ways to strengthen the country’s socio-economic recovery plan. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Tuesday evening on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic . The president’s address follows a Cabinet meeting on Monday that discussed ways to strengthen the country’s socio-economic recovery plan. All Cabinet clusters were asked to work together to come up with a single document outlining the key priorities of South Africa’s plan to help citizens and businesses survive the crisis. “The President’s address flows from recent deliberations at Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council, and the National Economic Development and La...

Media Release 19 April 2020 As at today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 3158. The total number of tests conducted to date is 114 711. The provincial breakdown is as follows: GAUTENG 1148 WESTERN CAPE 868 KWAZULU – NATAL 617 EASTERN CAPE 293 FREE STATE 100 LIMPOPO 27 NORTH WEST 24 MPUMALANGA 23 NORTHERN CAPE 16 UNALLOCATED 42 REPORTING OF CONFIRMED DEATHS Today we regrettably report 2 more COVID-19 related deaths. Similar to yesterday, these are from KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. This brings the total death toll to 54 today. We convey our condolences to the families and also appreciate the committed health workers who were treating the deceased patients. Dr Zwelini Mkhize Minister of Health Ends… Update on Covid-19 (20th April 2020) From the desk of the President (20th April 2020) COVID-19 UIF PROCESS & FAQ’s Update on Covid-19 (18th April 2020)...

Cases overview South Africa Confirmed 3 300         Recovered         1 055        Deaths        58 Worldwide Confirmed 2 478 634         Recovered         651 736        Deaths        170 389 More statistics Updated less than 30 mins ago · Source: Wikipedia · About this data

Our #loadshedding checklist helps you prepare should you be impacted by loadshedding @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @_ArriveAlive @CoJPublicSafety @Loadshedding_SA @loadshedbuddy pic.twitter.com/yJTQlLlMt6 — Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 28, 2019

The power utility warns that the system has been constrained since last night, and will continue to be so until Sunday. Dreaded load shedding appears to be back, with Stage 1 likely from 2pm today, and power rotation likely to last until the end of the weekend. Once again the utility needs to replenish diesel and water reserves. The risk for Stage 1, the least severe stage, with 1,000MW needing to be shed, will continue until 10pm. Please check your local schedule to see how you may be affected. #POWERALERT 1 Thursday, 28 February 2019 There's an increased risk of Stage 1 rotational loadshedding from 2pm to 10pm today, with the risk of loadshedding remaining untilp end of the weekend @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @CityTshwane @CityofCT @ewnupdates @SABCNewsOnline pic.twitter.com/WyH7WBuq1k — Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 28, 2019

[BREAKING NEWS] Eskom has warned of possible #LoadShedding from 2-10pm. Check your area here... https://t.co/jiaZCIQo0s pic.twitter.com/UUmRa8NYOi — eNCA (@eNCA) February 28, 2019

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Pastor Alph Lukau has been criticized for performing a 'resurrection' JOHANNESBURG - The Johannesburg pastor at the centre of the controversial 'resurrection' video said he knew that the man in the coffin was alive, but he continued to pray for him in thanks to God.  The video, which went viral on social media, shows Pastor Alph Lukau praying over a man's body in a coffin.  "You can see he is breathing ...He died since Friday. He was in a mortuary ... Rise up!", Lukau commanded in the video.  The man was then seen sitting up in the coffin, as if he had been raised from the dead.  In an interview on PowerFM Lukau said he knew the man was breathing but prayed over the coffin, rejoicing that the man was alive once again.  "The mere fact that this person was alive nor not alive does not stop the prayer to go on ... I can safely say that I did not pray to resurrect the person. I do not want to take that credit." Luka...

The internet should be shut down in Africa😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VmVek4njcq — Philsner (@PhilsnerDDI) February 27, 2019

Before Pastor #Mboro leaves for the Sandton Police Station to lay a charge against Lukau pic.twitter.com/t4x56XkYqD — malungelo booi (@malungelob) February 28, 2019

Thoriso Themane.  South Africans have flooded social media platforms with their experiences with crime following the death of Limpopo’s Thoriso Themane on Sunday. Themane died after allegedly being beaten by a group of school boys in a park near his home on Saturday. #Cryourbelovedmzansi dominated the trends list, as people urged authorities to do more to ensure a safer environment. Some also commented on the role of parents in ensuring their children grew up to be  responsible. The government and justice authorities were urged to be firm with those who thought they could get away with committing crimes. Does mzansi even have a cornerstone to democracy? What has happened to the protection, and fulfilling the rights of humanity? #CryOurBelovedMzansi pic.twitter.com/OUTh71Zrj7 — Kgopa Wa LePirates (@TT_Kgopa) February 27, 2019 #CryOurBelovedMzansi Every School should have atleast two Police officer's daily Siyafa Schools are no longer safe.Kids and t...

Deputy President David Mabuza. Deputy president David Mabuza's take on the electricity crisis left many on Twitter in disbelief. "The shortage of electricity is a sign of growth." Mabuza made this remark in parliament on Wednesday while responding to questions on youth unemployment and the fourth industrial revolution. "Yesterday‚ electricity was only given to a few people. Today‚ electricity is given to millions of people ... this economy is growing and therefore we are bound to have challenges. These challenges are very positive because they propel our growth‚" he said. Mabuza’s comments coincided with Eskom’s announcement on Wednesday that there was a possibility of load-shedding on Thursday.

Alleluia Ministries pastor Alph Lukau has been dominating headlines since Sunday, when a video of him "resurrecting" a man first went viral.  The alleged brother and landlord of the "deceased" man, identified as "Elliot", confirmed that he had died on Friday after a short illnesses. In a scene from the video, the alleged family said Elliot died after he had been taken to several doctors. The video posted on Lukau's YouTube channel from his Sunday service shows a hearse with the "dead" man who is to be "resurrected". Two women are standing close to the coffin, crying over the "death" of the man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHx6LCM5h1o In the background, the church choir sings: "Receive your miracle, god is a god of now now." After Lukau places his hands on the man's coffin and his body, Elliot miraculously "wakes up", with his mouth wide open.

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Cape Town Carnival 2017 Cape Town - The Western Cape is in the midst of an unprecedented drought , and this has had a profound effect on all events organised in the city of Cape Town. The even is scheduled to take place on 17 March, and  at present the City has given the go ahead that the event will continue as per normal. According to Cape Town Carnival CEO Jay Douwes, the Cape Town Carnival are "taking the situation very seriously" and are "focusing on ensuring that practical and responsible measures are implemented." The 2018 objective is to have zero water impact on the municipal water grid.  The current water plan for the Cape Town Carnival includes the following : Only chemical toilets will be used. All water for hydration for participants will be sourced from outside municipal water grids. Water sold by vendors will be sourced from outside municipal water grids. No water ballasting of structures will take place - only concrete...

Melinda Bam Women’s Health on Tuesday announced that former Miss SA and TV personality Melinda Bam will be its March cover star. Those attending Women’s Health Fit Night Out  ( read more below ) on 17 February will be the first to see the hot new issue and will also have the chance to meet Melinda. Fans of SABC 3’s Tropika Island of Treasure (#TIOT8) already got a sneak peek behind the scenes of Melinda’s cover shoot, even though they might not have realised it! In the first episode of the season, Melinda can be seen on the set of a photo shoot. Unbeknownst to viewers, she was shooting the Women’s Health Cover. SEE THE COVER HERE: The shoot took place days before Melinda jetted off to the Maldives for the filming of TIOT8, on which she is one of the celebrity contestants. In her Women’s Health cover feature, she shares the hectic, six-days-a-week training regime that she followed to get in peak physical shape for the competition – whi...

PHOTO: Kelly Khumalo Instagram Cape Town - Local singer Kelly Khumalo showed off her toned thighs last night at the launch of the second season of her talk show, Love and Matrimony . The 33-year-old singer and actress wore a beaded corset and hot pants combo to serenade guests at the Dorkay Rooftop in Joburg. The all-white outfit made quite an impression, especially as red balloons dotted the venue. Check out the look here : She was dressed in white from head to shoe, with red toenails as it is the month of love after all. Kelly snapped a picture of herself surrounded by seven, perfectly-toned men showing off their six-packs and captioned it: “Good Lord this night was everything ?? (sic)”