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According to the latest council minutes, health services director Edwin Sibanda also revealed that Athlone cemetery was fast filling up, while Luveve and Umvutcha still had each a lifespan of 10 years.
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The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
AFP
Australia and West Indies' T20 series scheduled to take place in October has been postponed leaving a clear path for all gun players to grace IPL13.
South African cricket legend Dale Steyn is keeping himself busy of the field of play in the surf and in the skateboarding park.
[The Conversation Africa] Blood donation is a vital therapy for a number of life threatening conditions. South Africa needs around 810,000 units of blood every year. People needing blood transfusions include accident victims, those with anaemia and patients undergoing surgery. But less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors, which means regular shortages of supply. Glenda Mary Davison, a medical scientist with a special interest in haematological malignancy, immunology and inflammation, unpacks the blood donation process
Botswanan diamond firm Debswana said it had unearthed a 1 098-carat stone that it described as the third largest of its kind in the world.
Organised amateur and semi-professional football has not been given the greenlight to return under the ongoing lockdown, but reports have emerged of clubs arranging illegal football tournaments.
Athol Fugard , in full Athol Harold Lannigan Fugard (born June 11, 1932, Middelburg, South Africa), South African dramatist, actor, and director who became internationally known for his penetrating and pessimistic analyses of South African society during the apartheid period.
Fugard’s earliest plays were No-Good Friday and Nongogo (both published in Dimetos and Two Early Plays, 1977), but it was The Blood Knot (1963), produced for stage (1961) and television (1967) in both London and New York City, that established his reputation. The Blood Knot, dealing with brothers who fall on opposite sides of the racial colour line, was the first in a sequence Fugard called “The Family Trilogy.” The series continued with Hello and Goodbye (1965) and Boesman and Lena (1969) and was later published under the title Three Port Elizabeth Plays (1974). Boesman and Lena, filmed in 1973 with Fugard as Boesman, played to a wider audience than any previous South African play; another film adaptation was released in 2000.
Fugard’s willingness to sacrifice character to symbolism caused some critics to question his commitment. Provoked by such criticism, Fugard began to question the nature of his art and his emulation of European dramatists. He began a more imagist approach to drama, not using any prior script but merely giving actors what he called “a mandate” to work around “a cluster of images.” From this technique derived the imaginative if shapeless drama of Orestes (published in Theatre One: New South African Drama, 1978), and the documentary expressiveness of Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (revised as Sizwe Bansi Is Dead), The Island, and Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act (all published in Statements: Three Plays, 1974).
A much more traditionally structured play, Dimetos (1977), was performed at the 1975 Edinburgh Festival. A Lesson from Aloes (published 1981) and “Master Harold”…and the Boys (1982) were performed to much acclaim in London and New York City, as was The Road to Mecca (1985; film 1992), the story of an
Soweto, an acronym for “South Western Townships,” is a grouping of townships scattered across twenty kilometers southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. A quintessential example of segregationist planning, Soweto initially was the result of mass evictions and evacuations of black residents of the city of Brickfields by the British colonial authorities in the first years of the 20th Century. Though initially serving as an evacuation camp, Soweto was later designated to house black laborers who worked in British-operated mines and industrial sites away from the city center.
From 1904 onwards, black South Africans were systematically relocated to Soweto to make room for incoming white settlers under a system of government-mandated segregation. Then, following the general election of 1948 which established apartheid as the centerpiece of racial policy, the South African government began officially classifying people into distinct groups (black, white, colored, Indian), and precipitously ramped up the forcible relocation of people to residential areas matching their group. Also at this time the South African regime dramatically reduced the commensurate appropriation of funds for infrastructure to non-white areas.
Soweto grew rapidly in World War II from 244,000 in 1939 to 395,231 people by 1945. This unparalleled growth rate was primarily due to the loosening of constraints on black South Africans in the employment sector, as most white men were engaged in overseas military activities. Yet as white South Africans returned following the allied victory in World War II, employment opportunities for black South Africans declined. As a result black protests were common, as the 1945 Pan-African Congress and other anti-colonial movements rallied in support around places like Soweto.
On June 16, 1976, massive student protest began in Soweto against official policy that for the first time mandated Afrikaans as opposed to English instruction in schools. A brutal police crackdown against protesters followed. This
Question: Apartheid FAQ: When Did Apartheid Start in South Africa?
I know that the Apartheid government came into power in 1948 in South Africa, but when did the process of Apartheid actually start – Lynelle
Answer:
The term Apartheid was introduced during the 1948 as part of the election campaign by DF Malans Herenigde Nasionale Party (HNP – Reunited National Party). But racial segregation had been in force for many decades in South Africa.
In hindsight, there is something of an inevitability in the way the country developed its extreme policies. When the Union of South Africa was formed on 31 May 1910, Afrikaner Nationalists were given a relatively free hand to reorganize the countrys franchise according to existing standards of the now-incorporated Boer republics, the Zuid Afrikaansche Repulick (ZAR – South African Republic or Transvaal) and Orange Free State. Non-Whites in the Cape Colony had some representation, but this would prove to be short-lived.
A new arrival from India has tested positive for COVID-19 in SA - raising fears that the individual has brought a deadly new variant into the country.
The Department of Sport in South Africa has pledged R12 million to help Olympian Caster Semenya appeal her testosterone ruling.
Alton Ronald Waldon Jr. was the first African American Congressman elected from Queens, New York. Waldon was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 21, 1936. He attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York and after graduation in 1954 joined the United States Army. Discharged in 1959 Waldon attended John Jay College in New York City where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1968. He received a J.D. from New York Law School in 1973.
While still in college Waldron joined the New York City Housing Authority’s police force in 1962 and served until 1975 when he was appointed deputy commissioner of the State Division of Human Rights. He also served as assistant counsel for the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
In 1982 Waldon was elected to represent the Thirty-third District in the New York Assembly, where he served until his election to Congress.
On April 10, 1986, Sixth District Congressman Joseph Addabbo died in office. In the special election that followed in June, Waldon defeated Floyd H. Flake, a prominent African Methodist Episcopal Church minister, and was sworn into Congress on June 10, 1986. He was seated on the Committee of Education and Labor and the Committee on Small Business.
While in Congress, Waldon worked for sanctions against the government of South Africa and opposed Republican efforts to provide covert aid to Angolan rebels who were supported the South African government. Waldon also introduced a resolution calling on President Reagan to participate in a summit with leaders of countries bordering South Africa. Waldon supported anti-drug abuse legislation and sponsored resolutions that urged the formation of a national task force on the problem of functional illiteracy.
During the regular election in November 1986 Waldon was challenged by and lost to Flake. Waldon served in Congress for only six months from June 10, 1986 to January 7, 1987. At the end of his term, Waldon was appointed to the New York State Investigation Commission. In 1998 Waldon again ran
The South African takes a fresh look at the new 150KW Fortuner to discover exactly what underpins its continuing good fortune.
The vaccine has so far proved to be 100% effective in preventing death and hospitalisation due to Covid-19 - also in its South African trial.
Key statistics as at May 28, data from National Institute For Communicable Diseases, NICD
\tTotal confirmed cases = 27,403
Total recoveries = 14,370
Total deaths = 577
Active cases = 12,456
May 29: EFF says church reopening, death trap
\tStay away from places of worship, that is the appeal that Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF; leader Julius Malema has given to members of the party and other South Africans.
May 12: US donates ventilators
\tThe U.S. government is donating “up to 1,000” ventilators to South Africa to help the country respond to COVID-19 as the Trump administration addresses criticism that it hasn’t done enough for countries in need.
Key statistics as at May 12, data from National Institute For Communicable Diseases, NICD
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\t\tThe total number of confirmed cases = 11,350
\t\tThe total number of tests so far = 369,697
\t\tTotal death toll = 206
\t\tTotal recoveries = 4,357
\t\tMost impacted provinces = Guateng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwa Zulu-Natal
May 6: Cases at 7,572; medics likened to war troops
\tHealth Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed on Wednesday that two health workers had succumbed to COVID-19 in the line of duty.
April 24: Record daily tests, Ramaphos laughs off mask struggle
\tNearly 10,000 people were tested in South Africa in the past day (as of April 24) – the biggest daily test number since the virus hit the country.
Meanwhile, president Ramaphosa has had a busy last 24 hours with a phone call with President Donald Trump during which the American leader pledged support for South Africa in the fight against the virus.
Zimbabwe is increasingly moving into a technology driven era of business productivity. At the same time, Zimbabweans are becoming more digitally connected than they ever have been before. Laptop and smartphone ownership numbers are growing across the country. What does this bold new era mean? Well, it has numerous possibilities for social interaction, entertainment, and even remote work. Entertainment More people in Zimbabwe have access to electronic devices, with mobile phone ownership penetration at over 83% by 2019. Over 12 million of the country’s 14 million inhabitants now have a mobile device. While not all of these are smartphones, they provide people with a new avenue for entertainment. Thanks to devices like phones and laptops, Zimbabweans can access streaming services for movies and music. They can also tap into the increasingly popular online casino market, where they can play poker, roulette, and slots. Of course, devices also unlock the world of gaming, whether mobile games or PC gaming. Remote Work While having more ways to be entertained is nice, perhaps the biggest benefit of the push into a digital world is access to remote work. In recent years, the ability to work remotely is becoming a desirable choice for many people around the world. Companies are finding value in being able to access employees from a global pool of talent. In Zimbabwe, remote work takes on two forms. Firstly, remote work provided by companies situated within the country. Secondly, locals in the country using technology to seek remote work positions outside Zimbabwe. It’s true the remote work market is nascent in the country but looking to South Africa shows how transformative a vibrant remote work sector can be. In South Africa, a recent study shows 63% of professionals see an increase in productivity when working from home. Over 50% of respondents says they feel more motivated when working remotely. Remote work can also have a positive impact on employers, who see productivity increase without the overheads that come with on-location workers. However, it is worth noting the remote work sector in Zimbabwe is not as mature as in South Africa, but it’s clear the potential for growth is there. Social Connection Outside Zimbabwe For decades, it has been easy to view Zimbabwe as isolated form the global community. There are many reasons why this happens, but technology is helping to create a bridge between Zimbabweans and people around the world. One of the best things about the internet is it can unify people. Mobile phone and laptop owners in Zimbabwe can now easily interact with people from other nations. Not only does this expand their own world view, but also allows other people to learn about Zimbabwe. Social media is the main driver between a new era of connection in Zimbabwe. People around the country are connecting with each other and then looking beyond the country’s borders. Thanks to the internet, Zimbabweans can expand their horizons on hobbies, interests, learning, or simply just chatting with other people.
The controversial self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri seems to have made his way to China and Tweeps are impressed by his hustle.
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has topped the one million COVID-19 vaccination mark, as the country works around the clock to speed up its inoculation rollout plan.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, Jun 7, CMC – Head coach Phil Simmons has cautioned West Indies not to take South Africa lightly in the upcoming two-Test series, and believes his side will need to step up a gear from recent performances, if they are to break their long-running winless streak against the tourists.
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Drugs with a street value of nearly €100 million have been seized in operations in Africa and the Middle East, including two major busts that show how traffickers are packing larger loads into their shipments, according to Interpol.
It comes as South Africa recorded over 17 000 new COVID-19 cases over just two days – while hospitalisations are also on the rise
A shortage of test kits has undermined South Africa's early response to the coronavirus crisis, but a local biotechnology firm is stepping up to try and plug the shortfall in testing capacity.
CapeBio Technologies, a privately-held company which was spun out of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 2018, plans to roll out 5 000 test kits per day from the end of July, with support from the government.
The World Health Organisation has said shortages of test kits are a challenge in Africa.
At 5 000 tests kits per day, CapeBio could meet approximately a tenth of the country's current daily testing capacity.
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Confirmed cases of coronavirus passed the 100 000 mark this month, making South Africa the hardest-hit country on the continent.
[263Chat] South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the deteriorating political and economic situation in Zimbabwe, the neighboring country's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has announced.
The South African government is calling for the immediate release of Guinea’s President Alpha Condé. Special forces have seized power in a coup, arresting the 83-year-old president and imposing an indefinite curfew in the West African country. It’s being reported that Guinea’s land and air borders have been shut and the government has been dissolved. […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says signs of a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the Eastern Cape should serve as a warning to citizens to remain vigilant.
So far, 3 392 people have died in the province.
British & Irish Lions fans are calling for this year’s tour to SA to be postponed to 2022 rather than being staged in the UK and Ireland.
According to Phumla Williams, Cabinet spokesperson, Mahlobo remains in good spirits and is in self-quarantine at home.
