Mkhize’s Son Responds To SIU’s Digital Vibes Probe
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son said he’s never denied receiving money from Digital Vibes director Tahera Maher. Dedanimabhunu Mkhize said in a Facebook post those financial exchanges had nothing to do with the controversial contract the company got under his father’s watch. Mkhize said his relationship with Mather dates back to 2015 and yes, there would at times be exchanges of money.  Digital Vibes received R150-million for communications work around COVID-19. Mkhize penned a statement criticising the SIU, calling the organisation unprofess ..read more
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NICD Reports 13 025 New COVID-19 Cases
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! The NICD reports 13 025 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 435 036. This increase represents a 23.4% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 248 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 71 679 to date. 14 806 616 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below. Sector Total tested New tested Private 8 247 539 56% 25 370 46% Public 6 559 077 44% 30 345 54 ..read more
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SIU Seeks To Recover R150m From Digital Vibes
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! The Special Investigating Unit wants to recover R150-million from Digital Vibes. The controversial communications firm was irregularly awarded the lucrative deal by the national Department of Health. The unit has filed papers with the Special Tribunal, seeking to review and set aside the contract. The company was hired to help the department with COVID-19 communications. It’s linked associates of Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who’s been placed on special leave. The SIU submitted its report to President Cyril Ramaphosa nearly a month ago. Last month, the Special Tri ..read more
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Western Cape Braces For Third Wave
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! The Western Cape is expected to enter the third wave peak soon. Wits University’s Professor Shabir Madhi says hospital admissions in the province are expected to increase. He says the next two weeks will be critical for the Western Cape’s COVID-19 battle. “Much of the increase is being driven by the Western Cape, the main reason for that is that Gauteng was about three to four weeks ahead of the curve with this particular resurgence compared to the Western Cape as well as KwaZulu Natal,” he said. “As we went into level 4 restrictions that did perhaps slow down the ..read more
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Focus Should Be On Jobs – Mboweni
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says South Africa should focus on getting people to work so they don’t have to rely just on distress grants. The reinstatement of the R350 social relief grant has been extended to March next year. It’s part of a more than R38-billion support package to assist those whose finances have been affected by COVID-19 lockdowns and the recent riots. “We must also focus on the production side of the economy, on actively being involved in working for the grant,” Mboweni said. “There must be some work and this is the disciplin ..read more
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NICD Reports 13 751 New COVID-19 Cases In SA
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! The National Institute for Communicable Diseases reports 13 751 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 422 151. This increase represents a 24.6% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 523 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 71 431 to date. 14 750 901 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below.  Sector Total tested New tested Private 8 222 169 56% 2 ..read more
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Cape Town Commuters Fear Job Losses
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! Not only are Cape Town commuters afraid they might die, they’re also scared of losing their jobs. This as many CATA and CODETA taxis aren’t operating following route closures. Some people are saying those affiliated to the taxi industry are attacking other modes of transport. Over 20 people have been killed in taxi-related violence in July alone. Meanwhile, Golden Arrow Bus Services has dispatched 1,100 buses to transport commuters. The discussions between CATA and CODETA are ongoing.  The provincial and national government have also intervened following ..read more
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Mkhwebane Wants Impeachment Halted After Court Ruling
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has welcomed a Western Cape High Court ruling. The court found that certain rules for the removal from office of Chapter 9 heads Institutions to be unconstitutional.  The findings reveal that the unconstitutionality decision relates to the denial of legal representation before a Section 194 Committee, as well as the unconstitutionality of the appointment of a judge to form part of an Independent Panel, which triggers the existence of a prima facie case. Mkhwebane says the two points scored are sufficient reason for the ..read more
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Small Businesses Worried About Bailout
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! Despite the promise of R2.3-billion in government help to small businesses, those affected by recent looting are worried about red tape. Treasury has announced close to R40-billion in relief to those who were affected by the unrest, as well as by COVID-19 lockdown measures. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said the chaos in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng had a major impact on the country’s economic recovery trajectory. Some are wondering whether the businesses that need it the most, will receive the money. “A lot of these micro-businesses have been affected by the ..read more
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SA Records 17 351 New COVID-19 Cases
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by SeanWhitehead
2y ago
Share with your network! The NICD reports 17 351 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 408 525. This increase represents a 24.4% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 520 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 70 908 to date. 14 694 978 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below. Sector Total tested New tested Private 8 197 255 56% 29 957 42% Public 6 497 723 44 ..read more
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