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The Star reports that the R191-million fraud case against former top cop Khomotso Phahlane and a string of other senior officers has seen the State reveal its hand as the matter finally heads to trial. Source: Latest News
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Trade union Solidarity shoots down SAA business rescue plan
BusinessLive reports that another trade union represented at SA Airways (SAA) has come out against the recent business rescue plan, arguing that, if implemented, the airline would once again be destined for liquidation or business rescue. Source: Latest News
Lockdown Level 5 in contention again for some areas, but not nationally
The Citizen reports that as rumours swirl about SA reverting to alert Level 5 of the coronavirus lockdown, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize stated on Wednesday that no decision had been taken. Source: Latest News
Limpopo MEC tests positive for Covid-19, two others cleared
The Citizen reports that Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha confirmed on Wednesday that one of his executive committee members (MECs) has tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News
First day back on the tracks, old troubles for trains
Sowetan reports that vandalism and inadequate security remained a threat to commuter train services provided by Metrorail, which resumed operations in three provinces on Wednesday. Source: Latest News
Nurses down tools at Albert Luthuli hospital in KZN as more test positive for Covid-19
TimesLIVE reports that nurses at KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s) biggest hospital, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, downed tools on Thursday morning demanding to be tested after scores of hospital workers allegedly tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Barloworld to cut more than 2,500 jobs because of the impact of Covid-19
Moneyweb reports that more than 2,500 people in the automotive and logistics divisions of distribution group Barloworld are to be retrenched because of the impact of Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Mercenary taxi bosses call government’s bluff
Paul Ash writes that on Sunday the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) flipped the bird at the government, metro police officers and any of its customers who might prefer to not ride in minibus taxis stuffed to the gills, and not just in this time of Covid. Source: Latest News
Fatigue leads health-care worker to neglect patients as they're forced to work long hours for low pay
The Star reports that a new report on health care inequality indicates that while the sector relies heavily on women, they are underpaid and forced to work long hours. Source: Latest News
Covid-19 shuts more schools, bringing total to 775
The Citizen reports that when thousands of children countrywide return to schools next week, pupils from Filadelfia Secondary School in Soshanguve, outside Pretoria, will be staying at home because the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has closed the school after two teachers tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News