These were some of our most-read stories last week:
The mutiny continues as Royal AM abandon their second match in the playoffs
GladAfrica Championship side Royal AM continued with their bid to destabilise the progression of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) promotion/relegation playoffs after failing to honour their second game in a row at Chatsworth Stadium.
Teen buys repossessed storage units at auction, then gives the contents back to the original owners
Shane Jones was looking to earn extra cash when he stumbled upon videos explaining how to make money by buying the contents of repossessed storage units. However after visiting his first unit, Shane realized he shouldn't keep the items.
Herdsman who discovered ’shiny stones’ in KwaHlathi in hiding amid fears for his safety
The man who first discovered ‘diamonds’ in KwaHlathi has gone into hiding. The herdsman kept what he found a secret until last month. The story spread and thousands of fortune seekers descended on the area. The stones have now been confirmed to be quartz.
Gauteng failed to adequately prepare for third wave, says MAC chairperson
Professor Koleka Mlisana, co-chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, said Gauteng has failed to adequately prepare for the third wave. His comments came as confirmed cases continue to soar in the province.
Over 100,000 teachers vaccinated in past two days – DBE
The Department of Basic Education said on Friday that just over 100,000 teachers have been vaccinated throughout the country, and that the number is likely to increase once all provinces get on board.