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Gauteng is weathering the COVID-19 storm: Makhura
The Provincial Command Council, led by Premier David Makhura, gave an update on COVID-19 infections in Gauteng on 13 August 2020. Makhura said that the cases...
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Gauteng’s health experts warn peak of COVID-19 outbreak not over yet
Gauteng has made significant progress with a steady decline in the number of new infections since the peak in June.
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Gauteng govt has returned to open tender system - Makhura
Gauteng was using the open tender system prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. but because of the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE), the province used national government’s emergency procurement process, a process that Makhura said created loopholes for corruption.
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Makhura denies his family has PPE deals with govt
Makhura said as a matter of principle neither his wife nor children do business with government.
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'Days of corruption over': David Makhura invites SIU to conduct lifestyle audit
On Friday, Makhura announced that the provincial government would pursue criminal and civil suits against those who are identified in the Special Investigating Unit’s reports as corrupt or conduits of crime.
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It's about time people were jailed for stealing public funds - Makhura
The SIU has already laid charges against three companies in a single case reported to the police over the tender irregularities in Gauteng.
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Makhura raises concerns over Soweto’s increase in COVID-19 cases
The Gauteng premier said the provincial government would implement several interventions to curb the surge of infections in Soweto, including law enforcement to ensure that regulations are adhered to by residents.
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Makhura: Corruption claims have eroded public confidence in Gauteng govt
This as the SIU is probing more than 100 companies in Gauteng alone that have been linked to questionable tenders as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
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Makhura: Allegations against Masuku taint the good work he’s done
Bandile Masuku and his wife, member of mayoral council (MMC) Loyiso, have been accused of influencing decisions in the awarding of a tender for personal protective equipment.
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Makhura on Health MEC: He must clear his name, but the battle continues
Gauteng Premier David Makhura addressed the media to update on COVID-19 in the province. He also spoke about the investigation of the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment in the Gauteng Health Department. #CoronavirusSA #Gauteng #COVID19
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura recovers from COVID-19
David Makhura will resume his duties after successfully completing his 14-day self-isolation since testing positive for COVID-19.
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Govt officials who've tested positive for COVID-19
A number of Cabinet ministers and provincial leaders have tested positive for the coronavirus. We look at the status of these officials.
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura tests positive for COVID-19
In a statement, the premier said that he had received his test results on Friday and that he was positive.
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Gauteng's Makhura holds consultations ahead of all-important COVID-19 talks
Makhura met with religious leaders, mayors, and political parties for his weekly consultation before Saturday’s executive meeting to discuss the province's proposed remedies to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
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Masuku: Gauteng hospitals not full and not turning COVID-19 patients away
A WhatsApp message has been making the rounds that Gauteng hospitals have started turning COVID-19 patients away.
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Makhura: Stricter restrictions may be reintroduced to deal with COVID-19 surge
Gauteng has seen a surge in infections over the past few weeks, sparking fears that the province may be well on its way to becoming the epicenter of the virus in South Africa.
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Makhura: COVID-19 storm has arrived in Gauteng and the worst is still to come
The country's economic hub has seen a surge in infections over the past few weeks sparking fears that the province may be well on its way to becoming the epicenter of the pandemic again.
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Makhura concerned as GP overtakes EC with second highest COVID-19 cases in SA
The Western Cape remains the country's epicentre with almost 39,000 reported infections and 1,005 COVID-19 related deaths.
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Gauteng to ask national govt for more health workers ahead of COVID-19 peak
Premier David Makhura said numbers were increasing rapidly and they needed to contain the spread of the virus. The province has 7,953 cases of COVID-19 at present.
