

News24.com | Premier League urges government to stick to October date for fans’ return
The official Premier League logo (Getty Images) Premier League clubs on Thursday urged the government to stick to its proposal to allow a partial return of fans to stadiums from 1 October.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last week ministers would review the target date for a return of crowds following a spike in coronavirus…
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Colombia: Indigenous protesters topple conquistador’s statue
Publishedduration36 minutes agoimage copyrightEPAimage captionThe equestrian figure of the conquistador was beheaded by crowdsIndigenous protesters in Colombia have toppled a statue of Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar in the south-western city of Popayán. Police looked on as members of the Misak community used ropes to tear down the equestrian figure of de Belalcázar, who founded…


Coronavirus: Young people are ‘the easiest to blame’
Young people in Nottingham have been explaining how they feel about new restrictions after a rise in coronavirus cases.A third of all cases in England last week were people aged between 20 and 29, sparking warnings to young people from the government. However, many of them have hit back, saying it is unfair to accuse…


News24.com | Neymar banned two matches as league opens racism probe
Neymar received a two-match ban Wednesday for his red card against Marseille as the French league announced it would open an investigation into accusations of racism by the Brazil forward against Alvaro Gonzalez.Angel Di Maria will also be summoned to the league’s next disciplinary commission meeting on September 23 over claims he spat at Marseille…


News24.com | Unoccupied R82m primary school in Midrand not built on a wetland, says SAHRC
Running sewage from outside Mayibuye Primary School. The SAHRC says its assessment of the Mayibuye Primary School in Midrand shows no proof it is built on a wetland.It says the running sewage from outside the school that is spilling inside its premises needs to be sorted out urgently. Foul odours are emanating from the area where…


Coronavirus: India infections top five million mark
Publishedduration29 minutes agoimage copyrightReutersimage captionHealthcare officials have been carrying out oxygen level testing across IndiaThe number of confirmed coronavirus infections in India has surpassed five million, officials say, the second-highest in the world after the US. The virus is spreading much faster in India than any other country, with daily cases crossing 90,000 for the…


2020/09/16 03:00 GMT
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Sturgeon to announce ‘national mission to create jobs’
Image copyright PA Media Young people will be guaranteed a job, education or formal training under a new Scottish government scheme.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the “youth guarantee” was aimed at ensuring young people do not carry the “economic scars” of coronavirus into adulthood. The £60m initiative will be backed by additional money for apprenticeships.It…


News24.com | Bail conditions relaxed for one of 7 accused of human trafficking
Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and violation of labour laws. Department of Employment and Labour Seven Chinese nationals were arrested for alleged human trafficking and violating labour laws in Johannesburg.It is alleged they trafficked 91 Malawian nationals, 37 of whom are children, into South Africa, subjecting them to forced labour.On Tuesday, the Johannesburg…


News24.com | Woakes says England players may face pay cuts as cricket feels pinch
Chris Woakes of England walks off after their victory in the first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester on 8 August 2020. Gareth Copley/Getty Images for ECB World Cup winner Chris Woakes admits players may be next to feel the pinch as England cricket chiefs on Tuesday announced 62 job cuts due to…


Comfortable Lifestyle At JPMorgan, Productivity Falls for Younger Employees at Home
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2020/09/15 02:00 GMT
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News24.com | More than 1 200 arrested in Gauteng over the weekend
Police operations conducted in Gauteng over the weekend saw the arrest of more than 1 200 suspects for various crimes.The police also shut down two bars in Tshwane which were in contravention of the Disaster Management Act.In Sedibeng, a man was arrested for allegedly raping a 75-year-old woman. More than 1 200 suspects were arrested during police…


News24.com | WHO calls for ‘rethink’ of elderly care after Covid-19 losses
(Photo: Getty Images/Gallo Images) The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said on Monday that we need to fundamentally rethink our relationship with the elderly after huge losses to Covid-19 in nursing homes across the world “robbed us of a generation of wisdom”.In a speech about the human rights implications of the Covid-19 pandemic at the…


US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem has ‘dedicated his whole life’ to Grand Slam win
Thiem has become Austria’s second Grand Slam champion, following Thomas Muster’s triumph at the 1995 French OpenUS Open champion Dominic Thiem says he has “dedicated his whole life” to winning his maiden Grand Slam title.Austrian second seed Thiem fought back from two sets down to beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final.Thiem, 27, overcame a…