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Eskom to claw back R1.5 billion from ABB after SIU probe
The SIU and Eskom said on Friday that the power supplier has reached an agreement with contractor ABB for R1.5 billion to be repaid.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
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Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for all South African provinces, 11 December 2020
Here's a quick glance at what the weather forecast holds in store across all the South African provinces. Stay warm or keep cool.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Has Benni McCarthy's next job just been confirmed?
The next coaching destination for former Bafana Bafana star Benni McCarthy has all but been confirmed it appears.
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Covid-19: Cape Town's Muizenberg High School cancels matric ball out of safety concerns | News24
A high school in Cape Town has confirmed that they are no longer going ahead with its previously planned matric farewell in the interest of public safety.
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Cigarette ban ruled as unconstitutional by WC Hight Court
BAT triumphed over Dlamini Zuma and the SA government. Here's what the Western Cape Division of the High Court ruled on the cigarette ban.
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Our Holiday Gift Guide | New York Carib News
NaturalAnnie Essentials is your island-inspired, one-stop-shop for uniquely scented, handmade soy candles and bath & body products. Woman-owned and based in  Bridgeport, Connecticut, we aim to make you look, smell, and feel good! Owner, Annya White-Brown was born and raised on the beautiful island
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The Daily News Wrap: All the news you need on Friday 11 December
It’s Friday 11 December 2020, and this is TheSouthAfrican.com Daily News Wrap - with the latest news you really need to know.
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The Color of Religion - Milwaukee Community Journal
Signifyin’-Sept. 16, 2020— Ok, let's suspend reality for a moment and drop ‘45IQ’ (Trump for those not regular readers of my column) from the political equation. In the presidential slot, insert a referendum on religion. More specifically, Christianity's role in the centuries' long battle for the
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Ad firm cancels George Floyd billboard in downtown Mpls. -
Clear Channel Outdoor, a national advertising company, rejected a billboard of a mural depicting the death of George Floyd in downtown Minneapolis. Source
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Judgement expected on matric rewrite challenge
Judge Norman Davis had reserved judgement on Afriforum and Sadtu’s urgent application to halt the rewrite of the second papers for Mathematics and Physical Sciences, on Thursday
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Appeals to Black Community: ‘The Vaccine That You’re Going to Be Taking Was Developed by an African American Woman’ - The New York Beacon
With skepticism about the safety and efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine running high among African Americans, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, wants Black people to know that a Black woman, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, was heavily involved in developing one of the
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Demand Republicans to stop blocking COVID-19 relief – Daytona Times
It is going to be a hard Christmas for many Americans. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is soaring. The virus is  spreading  faster than ever. Families and small business owners whose incomes have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic are being hurt by the U.S. Senate’s refusal to
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LEADING BUSINESSWOMAN LEADS LLOYDS BANKING GROUP’S WORK TO SUPPORT THE BLACK BUSINESS COMMUNITY - Voice Online
Lloyds Banking Group unveils Black Business Advisory Committee led by Claudine Reid MBE to help... The post LEADING BUSINESSWOMAN LEADS LLOYDS BANKING GROUP’S WORK TO SUPPORT THE BLACK BUSINESS COMMUNITY appeared first on Voice Online.
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What would you name Birmingham’s pro basketball team?
By Alabama Newscenter Staff The New Orleans Pelicans are soliciting community input to name the NBA team’s new G League team that will be based in Birmingham. Alabama residents and basketball fans are encouraged to suggest ideas for the team name through the Pelicans website at
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Test your knowledge with The South African Weekly News Quiz Week 5
How well do you pay attention to the news? Test your knowledge with The South African's weekly news quiz, and earn the bragging rights.
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Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' - Black News Channel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its 'Person of the Year.' Time's editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal says Biden and Harris won the honor for 'changing the American story, for showing that the forces of empathy are greater than
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Riding in style: 2020 a stellar year for classic car sales
For those who like to splash out on rare and collectible cars, 2020 has thrown up some real gems.
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Kenya: Rights group lauds compensation ruling for sex attack victims | Africanews
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) welcomes a "landmark" ruling by Kenya's High Court that ordered the government to pay compensation to four female survivors of a wave of sexual violence that unfurled after violently disputed elections in
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Sister Act 3 Is Coming But Folks Are Worried About Tyler Perry Producing It
When Disney announced that "Sister Act 3" was in production, folks were happy to hear it. But a little hesitant to learn that Tyler Perry is set to produce the beloved film.
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Bathroom sets: Songhoy Blues, Johnny Drille, Simi, Oxlade, and Frank Casino perform washroom gigs to get people to spend a penny for WaterAid - Voice Online
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Gregory Meeks to chair Foreign Affairs Committee | New York Carib News
The US Congress has made a landmark decision by selecting Rep. Gregory Meeks to chair one of the most powerful committees in Congress. Meeks is the first black to chair this prestigious committee and he is well suited for the job.
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'Friday' Actor, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Found Dead at 62 | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Tommy “Tiny” Lister, the giant of an actor who usually played mean/bad guy roles, and best known for his characters in “Friday” and “The Fifth Element” died Thursday, his manager Cindy Cowan confirmed. Deputies were initially called to the actor's home for a welfare check after associates of Lister
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Eskom sticks with ABB to avoid substantial increase of load shedding
While ABB owes Eskom a hefty amount for 'unlawful' actions, the power utility said it will still continue working with the contractor.
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Daily Lotto results for Friday, 11 December 2020
Today’s DAILY LOTTO jackpot is estimated at R450,000! The Daily Lotto is a lottery game that guarantees a jackpot for every draw.
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‘White Women’ Drove BMW Into NYC Black Lives Matter Protest, Eyewitness Says
A car driven by "white women" struck multiple people during a Black Lives Matter protest in New York City. It was also unclear whether the collision was intentional or an accident.
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Roxbury Community College Foundation’s “Legends of Roxbury” annual gala - The Bay State Banner
On December 3, the Roxbury Community College Foundation’s annual gala “Legends of Roxbury: A Celebration of Black Women in Broadcast Media,” raised more than $170,000 to support student services at the College. The RCCF virtual event celebrated the achievements of pioneering Black journalists
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US imposes visa sanctions on former CMU cops, relatives | New York Carib News
The United States Department of State has imposed visa sanctions on six former members of the disbanded Crime Management Unit (CMU) of the Jamaica police force.
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Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Jr. Dead At 62
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