Sunday Sun 4/26/2020

• “THANK you Lord. You have answered our prayers.” These are the words of Lesotho national Mmathabo Rasehloho after hearing on Friday she would be moved from a tent in an informal settlement in Wilgespruit, Roodepoort, to a temporary home. Rasehloho and her family are among 72 families who are expected to move into new temporary structures made of wood. They are expected to occupy their new homes within the next few days. So far, only two houses have been built and the rest will be completed soon, said Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. • DRUGS worth more R800 000 were seized during police raids in KZN and the Western Cape this past week. According to police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies, a white bakkie was stopped on the N2 highway,…

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GOVERNMENT estimates about 1,5 million people, roughly 40% of the workforce, will be able to return to work at the end of the month. This as more companies are allowed to operate but must adhere to specific rules to ensure the risk of transmission of the coronavirus remains low. Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel and Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma yesterday provided a detailed breakdown on the industries allowed to operate during level four of the lockdown. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced the restrictions on economic activity would be lifted in a gradual risk-adjusted process, based on levels. The National Coronavirus Command Council determines the alert level based on evidence of the infection rate and capacity of the health system…

MORE than 200 Cuban health professionals are expected to arrive in South Africa today to help the country in its fight against COVID-19. According to Cuban Ambassador, Rodolfo Benítez Verson, the 217 members of the “Medical Brigade” includes family physicians, epidemiologists, biologists, healthcare technology experts, engineering experts, biotechnology experts and other specialists, the embassy said in a statement. “In response to the request made by the government of the Republic of South Africa, the government of Cuba has decided to support the great efforts that are currently made by South Africa in containing and arresting the spread of the coronavirus.” The embassy said the professionals were “carefully selected” and they possess extensive knowledge of the planning, execution and management of clinical cases and public health response. “They’ll be deployed in…

TV and radio personality, DJ Lamiez Holworthy, has found herself on the wrong side of the law. This as the star was nabbed by the men in blue and charged for speeding during the festive season. The 27-year-old was caught allegedly doing 188km/h in a 120km/h zone in Pretoria. Police are investigating the matter. According to a police statement seen by the SunTeam, DJ Lamiez was driving a black Mercedes-Benz with no number plates when the police stopped her. Read the police statement, in part: “Miss MB Malgas alleged that on 31 December at around 4.30pm while on duty a vehicle, black Mercedes-Benz with no registration number, was measured at the speed of 188km/h with the speed limit of 120km/h. Ac SM Taljaard, checked by Capt Lebopa.” When asked about…

THE Morning Show hosts on e.tv have become the first casualties of the COVID-19 job losses. The three presenters, William Lehong, Clement Manyathela and Tumelo Mothotoane have been axed. This after the privately-owned free to air channel pulled the plug on its morning news and lifestyle programme, The Morning Show this week. The popular show was hosted by Clement, Tumelo and Willam. In a letter to all employees by director Yusuf Stevens which the SunTeam has seen, the production company, Cheeky Media, told staff that all permanent and fixed-term contracts have been suspended including services rendered by independent contractors. “As per our meeting held today (26 March 2020) e.tv has pulled The Morning Show off air due to government regulations. At this stage, the entire nation is unsure of the…