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Archbishop Desmond Tutu lies in state

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Members of the public can pay their last respects to Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu as his body lies in state at the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.

Tutu: Activism from the pulpit

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As the globe prepares for the funeral of one of the world’s most recognisable clergyman, anti-Apartheid activist and campaigner for peace and justice, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, SAnews takes a look at the life of a man millions affectionately dubbed “The Arch”.

UIF pays almost R1bn in ordinary benefits

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid R931 million in ordinary benefits since the beginning of December 2021, ensuring that about 180 833 beneficiaries have a joyful festive season.

Tributes for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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City of Johannesburg Mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse has paid tribute to the late Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu for living a life of servitude and speaking out against corruption.

Loss of Tutu a “global bereavement”

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the day of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s passing as one of the saddest of days in the nation’s history.

Cape Town hosts interfaith tribute to the Arch

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The City of Cape Town has issued an advisory to the public that numerous roads around the City Hall will be closed on Thursday, ahead of an interfaith tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Revised COVID-19 protocols on hold

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The Department of Health says the implementation of the revised COVID-19 contract tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols released last week have been suspended.

USA to lift Southern Africa travel ban

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US President Joe Biden has announced the lifting of travel restrictions imposed on Southern African countries following the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant last month.

Over 7 000 new COVID-19 cases recorded

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The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported at least 7 216 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout the country by 6pm last night.