Sunday round-up: Load-shedding woes, Covid-19 fifth wave anticipated and Chief Justice interviews

In the news this week was need-to-know information about Census 2022, beach closures as tropical storm threatens, and outrage over Porsche driver who allegedly killed a cyclist.

February 6, 2022

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National state of disaster ‘no longer justified’

2 April 2020 – Cape Town,South Africa : Empty streets in the city of Cape Town during the lockdown for Covid-19.

AfriForum and DearSA launched an application in the High Court in Pretoria seeking a declaration of the Covid pandemic no longer being a disaster.

Tshwane floods: Rain brings tragedy to Mamelodi community as man drowns while trying to salvage his belongings

Hundreds of people living in informal settlements in Mamelodi were left destitute as floods damaged their homes.

JSC to recommend Judge Mandisa Maya for Chief Justice post

Supreme Court of Appeal President Justice Mandisa Maya interviewed for the position of Chief Justice in Johannesburg, 2 February 2022, the only female Chief Justice nominee among four candidates. Picture: Nigel Sibanda

Judge Maya was among four senior judges shortlisted by President Cyril Ramaphosa for the top judicial post.

Famous Brands exec killed while cycling, another critically injured: Porsche driver released

Andre Piehl (left) with Enrico Poitschke ahead of the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Picture: Twitter

The driver of the vehicle that allegedly hit two cyclists over the weekend, causing one’s death, was released without being charged this week.

Load-shedding: Eskom grid in ‘cardiac arrest’

Eskom has depleted its reserve capacity, and said ‘load-shedding is the prudent step to take to prevent a national blackout’.

Courts denies alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe bail

Mafe will remain in custody, and is set to return to court next Friday.

Covid-19: Some provinces record an increase, fifth wave anticipated closer to winter

The health ministry anticipates the fifth high resurgence (fifth wave) of coronavirus infections to likely break out closer to the cold winter season – or earlier, should new variants develop.

Mpumalanga town sees fourth 2022 school closure because of Covid-19

Laerskool President CR Swart in Middelburg announced that it would be closing its doors for a week.

KZN Sharks Board takes precautions ahead of ‘severe weather’

The KZN Sharks Board took a decision to remove all shark safety gear to prevent unnecessary losses or damage to the equipment. There will be no swimming at affected beaches as a result.

Census 2022: Three ways to be counted

It is compulsory for all people living within the borders of South Africa to be counted in Census 2022, but with the option of completing the questionnaire online, the process could not be easier.

Housing, food highest costs for SA households, says consumer body

South Africans still consistently spend the bulk of their income on housing, transport and food.

All schools to revert to full-time learning – Cabinet

Greyville Primary School learner ready to learn.

Primary, secondary and special schools will return to daily attendance.

Video: Escaped lion captured near Phalaborwa

A male lion was safely captured after being spotted along the R71 road on Wednesday morning (February 2).