Day: November 28, 2021
Chronology of major events related to Omicron coronavirus variant
Published by Kyodo News The following is a chronology of major events related to the Omicron coronavirus variant. Nov. 24, 2021 — South Africa reports…
CORRECTED: New COVID variant spreads in Europe, spurs more travel restrictions
Published by Kyodo News A new COVID-19 strain detected in South Africa is spreading in Europe as the first cases of the highly infectious variant…
New COVID variant spreads in Europe, spurs more travel restrictions
Published by Kyodo News A new COVID-19 strain detected in South Africa is spreading in Europe as the first cases of the highly infectious variant…
Three people die in house fire
GQEBERHA – Three people, two adults and a minor child lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home during the early hours of this morning in Kwadwesi.It is alleged that at about 00:15 in Mkonto Street, Govan Mbeki, Kwadwesi, a woman was woken up…
Police officer to reappear in court
POTCHEFSTROOM – A 41-year-old Sergeant Frederick Wilhelem Barnard is expected to make a second appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 29 November 2021, for damaging essential infrastructure.The Sergeant was remanded in custody for a…
Woman gets life sentence imprisonment for raping a mentally challenged man
PARKTOWN – The relentless efforts of police to ensure that victims of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide get justice, continue to bare fruits.This week, a 55-year-old woman received a life sentence for raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged man at hi…
SA to remain on Alert Level 1
While South Africa will remain on the Coronavirus Alert Level 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens who have not vaccinated to do so immediately.“In taking the decision not to impose further restrictions at this stage, we considered the f…
Diepsloot Police Station temporarily closed for COVID-19 decontamination
DIEPSLOOT – All communities serviced by Diepsloot Police Station are advised that the station has been temporarily closed for decontamination after one of its members tested positive for COVID-19.Diepsloot Police Station will be serving all its clients…