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Government has denied South African Airways(SAA) a further R10 billion in funding for the business rescue process. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has made it clear that government does not have the money to support SAA’s request. In a letter to SAA, Gordhan said government would not support the extension of the foreign currency borrowing limit to permit foreign financing of the business rescue plan. The national carrier was placed […]
‘One World: Together At Home’ is a global broadcast special to air on Sunday 19 April 2020, in celebration and support of healthcare workers. In addition to world-famous personalities, hosting and performing at the global broadcast, it will feature real experiences from doctors, nurses and families around the world. Powered by commitments from supporters and corporate partners in benefit of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the broadcast special will also […]
In an effort to ease financial conditions in the wake of Covid-19, the South African Reserve Bank (sarb) has taken a unanimous decision to cut the repo rate by 100 basis points, with effect from 15 April 2020. This was revealed by Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Tuesday morning. The rate now stands at 4.25%. Kganyago said the uncertainties of Covid-19 have led to extremely high volatility in financial asset prices, […]
South Africa can not escape the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to the chairperson of the ministerial advisory group on Covid-19, epidemiologist professor Salim Abdool Karim. Speaking in Durban on Monday night during a live ZOOM public engagement, he said the country's population would be at high risk again after the nationwide lockdown. President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the nationwide lockdown which came into effect on March […]
The race against the #35dayLockdownSA clock wouldn't be the same without all these social media challenges keeping us company. TikTok has pulled out all stops to keep you entertained during this period. So switch your camera to selfie mode and try out some of these challenges Songs that turned into trends: 1. #BoredInTheHouse Tyga is a mood, hey? This challenge has Tokers sharing what they have been getting up to […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities to play their part and report acts of vandalism. Ramaphosa made the call in his weekly news letter, from the desk of the president on Monday following the torching of at least 55 schools across Gauteng since the start of the national lockdown. "When communities allow themselves to be passive bystanders when they witness crime, they become party to the sabotage that ultimately […]
The South African Police Service(SAPS) has confirmed that an investigation into the killing of a 40-year-old man in Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, is underway. It's alleged that the man was beaten to death by South African National Defence Force(SANDF) officials in his yard on Friday after accusing him of violating National lockdown regulations. In an interview with Ynews, SAPS spokesperson Mathapelo Peters revealed that they are awaiting postmortem results […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the national lockdown by a further two weeks, in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. He made the announcement during his address to the nation on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa also revealed that South Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases now stand at 1934. He stressed that the decision to extend, the 21 days lockdown, was not taken lightly. "Simply put, if we end the lockdown […]
We all know ama right-angles when taking selfies but ever thought to flip the camera and learn how to take kicka** pictures? Photographer and founder of iStockAfrica, Cyril Zuma, alongside YFM's digital hotline project; #GottaAskYFM, give you the 1s and 2s of photography. 1. Clean your lens. A dirty lens gives off a misty effect and at times has you questioning the quality of your device. Wipe your phone lens […]
The streets may be on lockdown, but that doesn't stop us from bringing a world-class production to your home! YFM presents the YTKO 32 Hour Fest - the first ever cutting-edge 32 hour party featuring back to back mixes, live on the radio! The YTKO 32-Hour Fest takes off this Friday, the 9th of April from 6PM with a stacked roster of talent from across the South African music spectrum. […]
