UNICEF calls for support for children orphaned by COVID-19

United Nation Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says the 150 000 children who have been orphaned by COVID-19 in South Africa, must be offered protection and stability to assist them move forward with their lives. A UNICEF study released recently pointed to the negative effects that COVID-19 has had on families[…]

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Moroccan body calls to close Israeli liaison office over sexual misconduct allegations

The Moroccan National Action Group for Palestine demanded Thursday to “close the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, and cease normalisation with Israel”, following sexual abuse allegations against envoy, David Govrin, Anadolu news agency reported. The Group, which includes a number of bodies, unions and non-governmental associations that support the Palestinian cause, condemned in a[…]

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Still no word on Hajj 1442 for aspiring South African hujaaj

The South African Hajj and Umrah council said that while Saudi authorities have not issued directives regarding Hajj 1442, their plans for South Africa’s participation has been put on hold. Despite Covid-19 restrictions being eased across many countries globally, international hujaaj including South African’s are unsure about the hajj season[…]

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SA records more than 4 000 new COVID-19 cases

The total number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Africa has reached 796 472 after a further 4 173 people were confirmed to have the virus in the most recent period. The Department of Health says in a statement that 65 people have died in[…]

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Ramaphosa to face first motion of no confidence

The motion was filed by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyolwethu Zungula in February, before the COVID-19 lockdown began. It is linked to the allegations that Ramaphosa misled Parliament about donations made to his CR17 campaign for the position of African National Congress (ANC) president. National Assembly Speaker Thandi[…]

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Schools warned against withholding reports

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged parents to report any school that withholds students reports cards due to school fees that are not paid up. Speaking to VOC’s Breakfast on Tuesday, department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond labelled it “unacceptable” and encouraged parents to be open with schools about their[…]

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