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Ivermectin, the cheap drug that’s believed to be effective in curing patients with Covid-19, has been making waves in South Africa since late last year – from being banned outright and black market sales to court fights and partial approval for the use of the drug under specific circumstances. Several months on, the University of …

While you were asleep: Ivermectin takes fight to Covid on global stage – finally Read More »

We’re suffering what looks set to be the worst wave of the lot as COVID-19 cases soar in Gauteng with 69% of new cases coming from the province. The death toll could be monumental and the lasting effects on the lives of South Africans will be painful. We’re in a war against an enemy that’s …

Opinions of the Day: Where is the vaccine rollout efficiency? Read More »

There’s been a rapid rise of COVID-19 infections in recent weeks with the third wave fully engulfing South Africa and particularly hitting Gauteng hard. In his weekly address, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged citizens to work together to stem the spread of the virus and cited the alarming statistics facing us, “The number of daily new …

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Yesterday former Eskom boss Jabu Mabuza died after health complications relating to COVID-19, Free State University Chancellor Bonang Mohale writes that Mabuza was a “great teacher and a quality human being.” Mohale recounts in Fin24 his memories of Mabuza and delivers a moving tribute to the man who held the top job at many of …

Opinions of the Day: Jabu Mabuza – more than just a boss Read More »

Yesterday in his weekly From the desk of the President column, President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote, “Youth Day is a reminder of the immense power and agency that young people have to create a better future for themselves.” Moreover, Ramaphosa added that youth is the greatest weapon in the fight for economic recovery. Read. Just when …

Opinions of the Day: A bright future for the youth? Read More »

On the 4th June 2021, Igbal Sharma was arrested for his connection with an alleged R24 million fraud and money-laundering case. According to The Daily Maverick, former Gupta associate Iqbal Sharma spent the weekend in jail and is to stay behind bars. The NPA seized assets worth R47 million, including their mansion in Sandton. His …

The house that put Gupta ally Iqbal Sharma in the spotlight Read More »