A minesweeper vessel belonging to the Durban Maritime Museum has partially sunk.
The vessel, the SAS Durban, is a floating exhibit and had no people on board.
The harbour master said the eThekwini Municipality had engaged the services of a diving company to “try to right the vessel”.”Transnet National Ports Authority at the Port of Durban confirms the partial sinking of the SAS Durban, a minesweeper belonging to the Durban (Port Natal) Maritime Museum and used as a floating exhibit in the port,” said Captain Justin Adams, acting harbour master at the “It is understood to have taken on water overnight on 29 June and sunk partially in shallow water with no individuals onboard. The eThekwini Municipality has engaged the services of a diving company to investigate the cause and to try to right the vessel.”Port of Durban.

The Covid-19 death toll has hit 2 657, while the number of cases now sits at 151 209.

The total number of recoveries is now 73 543 – a recovery rate of 48.6%.

Here’s what made the headlines today

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has warned that another hard lockdown is possible, as the country braces itself for a spike in Covid-19 deaths. Already, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng are gearing up to face their peak period of new cases. Mkhize said the looming winter months could cause an increase in cases.

The impact of Covid-19 on the economy is being felt by the ANC, which has delayed staff salaries being paid. Salaries for the month of June will only be paid in July.

The 2021 African Cup of Nations has reportedly been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament, which was due to be held in Cameroon next January, was postponed to January 2022.

Today we revealed the shocking state of an isolation unit at Settlers Hospital in Makhanda. Patients reported going hungry for hours, having to reuse bedpans and being ignored by hospital staff. Already, News24 has reported on the poor state of other Eastern Cape hospitals.

Meanwhile, residents in one area of Makhanda are struggling without running water, and fear they are at risk of Covid-19 as they are unable to maintain proper hygiene. Taps are dry and sewage is flowing on the street in the area of Hlalani.

Sassa is allowing those who were rejected for the government’s R350 relief payment to apply again. Rejected applicants can be subjected to an appeals process. Sassa said about half of all processed applications for the month of June did not qualify.Job losses soar globally, ‘US could see 100 000 new cases a day’ – International Covid-19 news

The US could see 100 000 new coronavirus cases a day, a top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned.

And, the coronavirus crisis has taken a much heavier toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN said Tuesday, warning that the situation in the Americas was particularly dire.

An asylum seeker has tested positive for coronavirus in a sprawling encampment steps from the US border in Matamoros, Mexico, underscoring the challenges migrants face in protecting themselves from the pandemic.

The European Union agreed Tuesday to reopen its borders to 15 countries excluding the virus-stricken US. Those on the list are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Japan, Georgia, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.

And finally, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out plans on Tuesday to try to spur the UK’s economy, promising to fast-track 5 billion pounds of infrastructure investment and to “build, build, build” out of the coronavirus crisis.

Pictured: A barmaid waits for a pint of Guinness to settle before serving a customer at a pub in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize warned that another hard lockdown could be considered if the situation warrants it.
The minister is especially concerned about Gauteng, which is experiencing a surge in infections.
People need to adhere to safety protocols, he warned.Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has warned that South Africa is on the verge of facing a spike in coronavirus cases and related deaths which means another hard lockdown “may become necessary”.Speaking to Talk Radio 702 morning host Bongani Bingwa on Tuesday, Mkhize said things were “getting tough”.

“I wish I could say otherwise. We have warned that the surge will come, [especially] in the winter months. I’m afraid the numbers are increasing and we need people to be aware and take all the necessary precautions to try and protect ourselves.”Mkhize said the infection rate in Gauteng, in particular, had increased faster than had been anticipated.

He added that the so-called “hard lockdown” – Level 5 – had helped prepare the healthcare sector for the anticipated surge in infections.

While he acknowledged that government could not extend the hard lockdown longer than it did, “we may still do it in the future”.

But people needed to get back to work and go about their normal lives, Mkhize said. “We are trying to balance those two – we need utmost cooperation as we go about it.”

Mkhize said:A hard lockdown will always remain a possibility, it may become necessary. When that situation comes, we’ll talk about it.
Mkhize reiterated what Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku said on Monday.According to Masuku, the Gauteng provincial government may possibly look at “intermittent lockdowns” as the province prepared for a peak in Covid-19 cases.

Intermittent lockdowns would see the province opening up and then closing the economy for a particular period of time, Masuku told News24 on Monday.

Mkhize said the number of infections in Gauteng had been rising sharply since the beginning of June, much more so than in the Western Cape, the country’s hotspot of coronavirus infections.

By Monday, the Western Cape had a total of 60 455 cases, and Gauteng 39 841 – but it was catching up to the Mother City, and at a rapid rate.

On Sunday, Mkhize said Gauteng would emerge with the highest number of cases in the coming days, overtaking the Western Cape.

Stay safe

On Tuesday, he pleaded with South Africans to adhere to health protocols such as wearing face masks, social distancing and washing hands.

“That’s the only way we can slow down the infection,” Mkhize told Bingwa.

He said he would be meeting with the Gauteng provincial government on Tuesday to discuss ways to fast-track preparations for the expected surge.

“If, in the future, there is a need for another lockdown, we will not hesitate. If the number of infections threaten the existing number of [hospital] beds that we have, obviously there will be a need for additional intervention and restrictions.”

– Compiled by Riaan Grobler

 

Happy birthday Makhadzi Muimbi 🎉🎂💐🎊🍻🌹🎁💯🎈❤️😘🍰👑♥️🍫🍾

Cape Town – Say her name in Venda, Limpopo, and fans start singing her praises.

She’s been compared to late stars Lebo Mathosa and Brenda Fassie. And she tested her diva-like tendencies by showing up at this year’s Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival in a royal chair carried by security guards.

While rumours have been flying around for months that musician Makhadzi and Master KG are dating, the lass has laid the dating gossip to rest.

She let the cat out of the bag in a birthday post in late January dedicated to her beau, Master KG. The hopeless romantic gushed about her man.

“When you are lucky to have the best man in the world whom you love and who loves you in return, it becomes a sin to ask more from God. Happy birthday, my love @masterkgsa.

4. THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY?

Music is my life and it always changes my mood. Dancing – I started out as a dancer at the age of 12. I’d run away from home and dance at the mall for money. I love drama, which is what I’m currently studying at The State Theatre in Pretoria. And, lastly, being around positive people.

3. WISE RULES YOU LIVE BY?

Always remain humble. Remember where you come from. Always stay true to yourself.

2. OF THE BEST PLACES YOU’VE PERFORMED AT?

I performed in France last year and got in an airplane for the first time in my life. I sang in Tshivenda. I thought they wouldn’t love my music as they don’t understand the language but the crowd went insane. I also loved performing at the Royal Heritage Festival – I killed it.

1. THING YOU DO EVERY DAY?

I gym every day, even weekends, in the morning and the evening. I have a personal trainer and he makes sure I don’t gain weight.

 

5. PEOPLE YOU’D LOVE TO COLLABORATE WITH?

DJ Tira is my role model. He’s hard-working and is good at spotting talent. DJ Maphorisa – he’s versatile and can make any sound work. Prince Kaybee’s story inspires me. He started out in a competition and he made the most of it – look at him now.

DJ Ganyani because he’s also from Limpopo and always represents home well. I’d also say Sho Madjozi but that dream has already come true! I have one song with her, Ro Rali, and will be releasing another one titled Limpopo Champions League in November.

Image: facebook.com, @ReasonTheMass Source: UGC The artist started recording music in 2005 and has been soaring high since then. He gained popularity in the hip hop world after releasing hit songs such as Breathe. The musician has also collaborated with various top-notch artists in the industry.
Reason Rapper is no new name for South Africans hip hop and rap lovers. He is a popular artist whose songs have been making headlines. Apart from his celebrity status, the young artist is also a father to four children, who he adores spending time with. Profile summary Reason Rapper real name: Sizwe Moeketsi Moniker Stage name: Reason Rapper Date of birth: June 30, 1987 Reason Rapper age: 32 years Early life The young and handsome artist was born on June 30, 1987, in Tembisa, in the heart of South Africa. He was raised in Katlehong by his parents. There is not much information about his education life in the public domain. Read

Career The influential rapper’s career journey is fascinating. He appeared in 2005 on the popular YFM radio station back then on The Unrestricted Freshest Breakfast Show. He did three jingles, which gave him a platform for his music. Since then, he has made a name for himself in the competitive showbiz industry and has released several music albums. Interestingly, South Africa’s celebrated hip hop artist has worked along with some huge personalities in the industry. These include Maggz, Proverb, Beats against Beats, BattleKat, Genocide, and Tumi, among many more.

Albums Here is a list of some of his music albums: Audio 3D in 2012 Audio High Definition in 2014 Audio Re-Definition in 2015 Love Girls in 2017 Azania in 2018 Read