July 2020 - Gauteng News

New political party to be launched in August

Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020

by Staff WriterJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020

A new political party which its name and logo are not yet unveiled will be launched on 29 August 2020 in Johannesburg. Founder of The People’s Dialogue Herman Mashaba said many South Africans are already coming in numbers to

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Partnerships to Alleviate Covid-19 Negative Impact

Editors DeskJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020

by Editors DeskJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020

This year’s Mandela Month requires that people share and demonstrate their generosity while taking precaution in line with the Covid-19 lockdown regulations. With South Africa

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Joburg Housing MMC committed to bringing a turn-around

Yolannda KivietJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

by Yolannda KivietJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

The youngest member of the City of Johannesburg’s mayoral committee for housing, Mlungisi Mabaso is dedicated to bringing positive change to the lives of Johannesburgresidents. Councilor Mabaso says his primary responsibilities as the MMC is

Entertainment

Ga-Rankuwa Fashion Designer transforms denim clothes into stylish hat

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

Thabo Nchako (30) was born and bred in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria. Nchako is the co-founder of the Bluedenimhats. The creative and vibrant designer is known for his creative and unique style of converting denim clothes into

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3 000 jobs lost in the non-agricultural sector

Staff WriterJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

by Staff WriterJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The formal non-agricultural sector shed 3 000 jobs between December 2019 and March 2020, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday. According to the

Crime

Scores of suspects nabbed during a sting operation

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Rietgat police in Soshanguve, Pretoria have secured various arrest during a sting operation within the Rietgat’s precinctrecently. The operation was executed by the Rietgat police together with the South African Defence Force, Tshwane

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Chubby reacts to abuse and Covid-19 through music

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Celiwe Khumalo, 38 whose stage name is Chubby plans to release a Covid-19 based song to deliver a message of hopetowards the end of August. She sat down with Gauteng News and said her

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IMF approves COVID-19 loan to South Africa

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has approved South Africa’s request for a US$4.3 billion (R70 billion) loan to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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DigiToken app launched for consumers in townships

Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Thembi Rowen SiagaJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

The DigiToken app which hopes to ease services purchasing such electricity can be accessed online via a laptop/pc or via a mobile device from Wednesday this week. With high levels of

Health

SA’s natural deaths spike during the COVID-19 pandemic

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

by Staff WriterJuly 28, 2020July 28, 2020

A South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) report has revealed that by the second week of July, the country had recorded 17 000 excess natural