Etv news south africa headlines
Here are the latest headlines from ETV News in South Africa:
Breaking News
- Ramaphosa to Address Nation on COVID-19: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on the country's COVID-19 response, as cases continue to rise.
- SA Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Cases: South Africa has recorded its highest daily COVID-19 cases, with 13,670 new infections reported in the past 24 hours.
- Eskom Warns of Load Shedding: Eskom has warned of possible load shedding this week, as the power utility struggles to meet demand.
Politics
- ANC NEC Meeting Underway: The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) is meeting to discuss various issues, including the party's response to COVID-19 and the upcoming local government elections.
- DA Leader Mmusi Maimane Resigns: Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.
- EFF Calls for Ramaphosa's Impeachment: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for President Ramaphosa's impeachment, citing allegations of corruption and state capture.
Crime
- Gang War Claims 10 Lives in Cape Town: A gang war in Cape Town has claimed the lives of 10 people, with several others injured.
- Police Foil Robbery Attempt in Johannesburg: Police have foiled a robbery attempt in Johannesburg, arresting several suspects and recovering stolen goods.
- Murder Rate on the Rise in SA: The murder rate in South Africa has increased by 10% in the past year, with over 20,000 people killed in 2020.
Business
- SA Economy Contracts by 3.2%: South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the South African Reserve Bank.
- Rand Weakens Against US Dollar: The South African rand has weakened against the US dollar, trading at around R15.50 to the dollar.
- SAA to Resume Flights: South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights, after the airline was placed under business rescue in 2019.
Sports
- Bafana Bafana to Face Ghana in World Cup Qualifier: South Africa's national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, is set to face Ghana in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.
- Cricket SA Suspends Players Over COVID-19 Breaches: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has suspended several players for breaching COVID-19 protocols.
- Cheetahs to Face Bulls in Currie Cup Semi-Final: The Cheetahs will face the Bulls in the Currie Cup semi-final on Saturday.
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