Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 24 March 2022

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The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed that two of its member taxi associations will embark on a strike on Thursday, 24 March, in Cape City. Roughly 2000 operators are anticipated to take part within the march.

Learn this! A Bolt driver managed to bag greater than R4,000 in at some point. The continuing strike by e-hailing drivers on apps comparable to Bolt, Didi and Uber has negatively impacted many South Africans who’re seemingly stranded.

The video of a horrific accident on the N12 close to Delmas that occurred on Sunday has gone viral. The video exhibits how a taxi swerves a number of instances with none passengers on board earlier than crashing into one other automobile. A person is seen flung meters into the air as a result of influence.

In the meantime, the Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has welcomed the revised Covid-19 rules on journey in South Africa. Sisulu stated they welcome the revised rules because the division is wanting ahead to a brighter 12 months for the nation’s tourism sector restoration.

Professor Salim Abdool Karim has courted controversy on Wednesday after he reiterated his needs to see COVID-19 jabs made necessary in South Africa.

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TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Thursday 24 March

Huge taxi strike deliberate for Thursday in Cape City

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed that two of its member taxi associations will embark on a strike on Thursday, 24 March, in Cape City.

SANTACO stated CATA and CODETA have been granted permission for a joint march to the workplace of the Western Cape Premier. The 2 associations, which have been the center of the lethal taxi violence within the Metropolis in 2021, will current a memorandum with a set of grievances to Alan Winde.

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Bolt driver makes over R4,000 in at some point as e-hailing strike continues

Outlets have been compelled to shut and companies have ceased buying and selling for the day after an alleged wave of ‘xenophobic violence’ ripped by Pietermaritzburg CBD on Wednesday afternoon.

Studies of significant unrest have been first registered in Church Road. The shutters quickly got here down on buildings, after an alleged stabbing incident passed off. Sporadic acts of violence elsewhere triggered a number of alerts…

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WATCH: One killed in a horrific taxi accident on N12 close to Delmas

The video of a horrific accident on the N12 close to Delmas that occurred on Sunday has gone viral.

The video exhibits how a taxi swerves a number of instances with none passengers on board earlier than crashing into one other automobile.A person is seen flung meters into the air as a result of influence.

The individual taking the video might be heard reacting with shock and horror as the 2 automobiles collide. A person is heard saying -“However I confirmed he what he’s doing!”

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‘It will make SA extra accessible’: Sisulu on newest rules

Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has welcomed the revised Covid-19 rules on journey in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa introduced the modifications throughout his address to the nation on Tuesday, 22 March. Sisulu stated they welcome the revised rules because the division is wanting ahead to a brighter 12 months for the nation’s tourism sector restoration.

Sisulu stated the revisions will instantly deal with some challenges that travellers and the tourism business have expressed and can make South Africa extra accessible and engaging.

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‘It’s time for MANDATORY jabs in SA’ – Abdool Karim slams unvaccinated

Professor Salim Abdool Karim has courted controversy on Wednesday, after he reiterated his needs to see COVID-19 jabs made necessary in South Africa. The esteemed medical professional was additionally advocating for ‘vaccine passes’, which might have the facility to prevent unvaccinated citizens from ‘mixing with others’.

Though COVID-19 instances stay extraordinarily low in South Africa, there may be nonetheless concern inside authorities in regards to the nationwide vaccination price. Lower than half of the inhabitants has taken a shot within the arm. Statistics made public by Cyril Ramaphosa final evening highlighted the foremost points dealing with Mzansi.

• In complete, 68% of individuals older than 60 have been vaccinated.
• However solely 35% of individuals between 18 and 35 years have had their COVID-19 jabs.
• The nationwide variety of folks absolutely vaccinated stands at simply over 48%, with 52% nonetheless unvaccinated.
• President Ramaphosa has beforehand spoken about eager to get this quantity as much as 70%.

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