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Dr. Hardcastle describes survival of Newlands East baby as 'miracle'
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Dr Tim Hardcastle, a doctor treating the baby who was this morning rescued from a stormwater pipe in Newlands East, has called the little girl a miracle.
#BabyRescue: "I thought it was a cat, at first"
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A Newlands East man who found the baby girl who was rescued from deep within a storm water drain, says he is thankful that she's okay.
Capacity shortage at Eskom, says COO
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Chief Operations Officer Jan Oberholzer says reserves are also low amid all other challenges. Load shedding has kicked in this morning and is expected to last until 10pm tonight.
President Ramaphosa says new technical subjects will be introduced at schools
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Schools will also become centres where pupils must be able to learn the necessary skills to work and function in an digital and technically oriented world. Ramaphosa says new subjects will be offered to pupils so that pupils leave school with the ability to participate in modern industries and businesses.
Digital workbooks and smark technology must be in the classroom: Ramaphosa
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Schools will also become centres where pupils must be able to learn the necessary skills to work and function in an digital and technically oriented world. Ramaphosa says new subjects will be offered to pupils so that pupils leave school with the ability to participate in modern industries and businesses.
Ramaphosa: Eskom must develop a new business model
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Eskom is going to be split into three separate entities. President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the need to re-energise the parastatal during his State of the Nation Address last night. Ramaphosa said government will immediately start on a process to to establish three separate entities under Eskom Holdings -- namely, generation,…
Ramaphosa: Eskom must take urgent steps to reduce costs
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Eskom is going to be split into three separate entities. President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the need to re-energise the parastatal during his State of the Nation Address last night. Ramaphosa said government will immediately start on a process to to establish three separate entities under Eskom Holdings -- namely, generation,…
Eskom to be split into three separate entities
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Eskom is going to be split into three separate entities. President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the need to re-energise the parastatal during his State of the Nation Address last night. Ramaphosa said government will immediately start on a process to to establish three separate entities under Eskom Holdings -- namely, generation,…
State-owned land identified for redistribution
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An accelerated land reform programme will expand agricultural output and increase economic inclusion. That is the view of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President delivered his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament last night.
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants us to 'buy South Africa'
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
Increasing exports key for economic growth: Ramaphosa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
SONA 2019: Open up opportunities for new businesses
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
President Cyril Ramaphosa wants South Africa to be in Top 50 when it comes to business.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get its economy working again. Ramaphosa dedicated much of his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament to the economy. He said the country must be in the top 50 in the world when it comes to investment and doing business.
EFF says no disruptions during #SONA19
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Students react to Mlungisi Madonsela's death
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DUT students say Mlungisi Madonsela, who was shot and killed - allegedly by private security, was fighting for their financial freedom.
20-year-old DUT student shot dead during protest
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Police say according to reports from the scene, some demonstrators stoned a building and threw bricks at security personnel yesterday - leaving an admin assistant and a security officer hurt. Guards then retaliated with live ammunition.
'The priority was the kids'
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The father of a woman who tried to ward off three suspects during a robbery in Pinetown, has spoken to Newswatch. Sven Skanke, says her first instincts was to try and protect the children on their property.
Mokgoro Inquiry hears of threat "Booysen's wings will be clipped.'
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Johan Booysen has told the Mokgoro Inquiry that when they were investigating KZN businessman, Thoshan Panday, a decision was made to freeze the balance of 60-million-rand worth of contracts that Panday had with the police.
Police yet to confirm damages in UKZN Westvile campus
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The police's Thembeka Mbele says although calm has been restored to UKZN Westville, police are still on scene.
Durban Metro Police confirm unrest across KZN universities
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Durban Metro police are stationed at Mangosuthu University of Technology, UKZN's Westville and Edgewood campuses as well. Spokesperson, Parboo Sewpersad…