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June 6, 2020Updated 12:45 p.m. ETWhen the country was largely under lockdown, at least the rules were mostly clear. Essential workers ventured out; everyone else sheltered in. Bars and restaurants were closed except for dining out; hair salons and spas were shuttered. Outings were limited to the supermarket or the drugstore.Now states are lifting restrictions,…

Dr Roelof Botha and his wife. (Photo: Facebook/Lorette Botha) Community doctor Roelof Botha was murdered on his Tulbagh farm on Monday.He sustained multiple stab wounds, and it is believed he was attacked with a panga. Four people have been arrested.Four suspects have been arrested for the murder of Tulbagh community doctor Roelof Botha, 59, Western Cape…

Other Sport 2020-05-29 21:05 Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo) Minister Mthethwa to clarify what Level 3 regulations mean for SA sporting community on SaturdayRugby and soccer still engaging with government trying to return to playConfusion over what new regulations will mean for social golfersSports minister Nathi Mthethwa is set to address South Africa on Saturday, providing clarity on what…

interview with News24. According to GroundUp, Pillay said Gray's comments eroded public support for behaviour change, adding he had also received calls regarding her conduct as MRC president.The group - made up of scientist, academics and policy experts including some members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee as well as other academics and medical experts - voiced its concern…

As the community grapples with the impacts of the coronavirus, new residential real estate listings dropped 30 percent, pending sales are down by about 65 percent, and loans for the jumbo market -- loans over $625,000 -- have chilled.  "We are seeing buyers and sellers who have lost their income putting homebuying on hold," said…