JUST IN | David Bullard sacked as columnist by IRR following 'K-word' tweet

Columnist David Bullard has been sacked as a contributor to the Institute of Race Relations' online publication, following a controversial tweet in which Bullard seemingly made light of the k-word. Source

Sudden, unexplained spike in Covid-19 testing numbers as public labs confirm supply shortages

A sharp decline in daily testing numbers by public laboratories has seemingly been arrested, with a comparatively massive spike reported after a two-day lull. Source

Did Trump call ANC a 'mob of old people'? Do 250 Alberton shop staff have Covid-19? More hoaxes busted

As the world and South Africa continue to deal with the scourge of the coronavirus pandemic, the so-called "infodemic" fuelled by fake news and hoaxes continues to be spread by conspiracy theorists and well-meaning, but ignorant, people. Source

Sanef mourns the death of community media activist and editor Masindi Mkhize

The South African National Editors' Forum and the community media at large are saddened to learn of the death of community media activist and editor, Masindi Mkhize. Source

Lockdown: Court to rule on garbage recyclers' right to work

Lawyers for Human Rights has asked the High Court to declare the lockdown directive which requires reclaimers to apply to municipalities for a work permit unconstitutional. Source

Lockdown Level 3: Jesuit Institute suggests 'prayer, acts of kindness'

While religious gatherings are legal under lockdown Level 3, the Jesuit Institute has said: "We do not need to open churches right now to practise our faith." Source

Limpopo cops arrest 5 alleged armed robbers after high-speed car chase and shootout

Limpopo police have arrested five people for armed robbery, following a dramatic high-speed chase that ended in a shootout. Source

'Don't stand in way' of those who want to return - Motshekga confident schools are ready to open

She understands parents are anxious about sending their children to school, but their anxiety should not prevent other children, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has said. Source

Drivers escape, hitch ride back to office after water truck torched in Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape police say they are investigating a case of malicious damage to property after a water truck was torched in Uitenhage. Source

Limpopo farmer finally gets full ownership of farm after 18-year battle

Farmer David Rakgase is overjoyed that the government has finally agreed to transfer full ownership of the Nooitgedacht farm in Northam at the original price agreed in 2002. Source

After lockdown: Four expert tips for a more sober South Africa

South Africa has a drinking problem, but research reveals a few things that could help curb harmful alcohol use in the country. Source

Narrative that Gauteng is not doing targeted testing is false, says Makhura

David Makhura says the health department has conducted a lot of tests and the narrative the provincial government has not been conducting Covid-19 tests as targeted is false. Source