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“Doubts Creep In” – BBC Looks At SA’s Shifting Lockdown Mindset
12 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we reach the seventh week of our national lockdown, which is one of the toughest on earth, the voices of dissent grow louder.
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Video Of KZN Toddler ‘Arrest’ Causes Outrage
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A disturbing video filmed in Ballito shows a child screaming in fear as metro police carry out an arrest.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
12 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Alert level 3 looming? William Booth suspects charged. Elon defies health officials. Trevor Manuel speaks out against lockdown. iPhone details leaked. Liverpool will be champs.
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Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
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Alert Level 3 – Which Lockdown Rules And Regulations Could Change
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As things stand, South Africa remains on alert level 4, and there is no timeframe given for when we may be downgraded to alert level 3.
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Lifestyles About To Change, As SA’s Business Confidence Index Falls To All-Time Low
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst it is the country’s poorest citizens that will be most affected, everyone can expect their lifestyles to change as the economic effects of COVID-19 play out.
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A THIRD Of South Africa Has Gone To Bed Hungry During Lockdown
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before COVID-19 hit, and the country went into lockdown, South Africa had a food crisis. That continues to deepen at an alarming rate.
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The ‘Walk Down The Aisle’ Meme Highlights Something We Miss During Lockdown
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Aisles are trending right now, but they’re probably not the aisles you’re thinking of.
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R5 000 Fine For Breaking These Lockdown Rules
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chances are you’ve engaged in a little bootlegging to get your hands on booze or smokes, but you could land yourself a hefty fine for doing so.
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Even Surfers Should See The Humour In This Beach Protest Piss-Take
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier in the week, many surfers protested about the beaches remaining closed on alert level 4. Cue the jokes and piss-takes.
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Want To Operate Your Business In Alert Level 4? Here’s How To Get Your Certificate
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of businesses have been allowed to open their doors during alert level four, provided they have a certificate.
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Should You Pay Your Private School Fees During Lockdown?
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
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A Response To Mike Abel’s Open Letter To SA Ministers And President Ramaphosa
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African marketing guru Mike Abel’s open letter has been widely shared these past few days. Here’s a response from someone who doesn’t exactly see eye to eye with Mike.
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Actuary Panel Goes Hard At Ramaphosa – Lockdown Is “Humanitarian Disaster To Dwarf COVID-19”
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A specialist panel headed by actuaries has concluded that economically restrictive lockdown measures may cause many more deaths than COVID-19 itself.
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Cigarette Sales Ban – The Tobacco Industry’s Four Main Arguments
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association has outlined its argument for the lifting of the tobacco sales ban.
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Five Tips To Keep Your Scooter Or Bike In Top Condition During Lockdown
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Leaving your scooter or bike idle in the garage, or out on the street, could have some dire consequences down the line.
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Muizenberg Protester Flees On Bike During Police Beach Crackdown [Videos]
05 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Protesters gathered close to Muizenberg beach this morning, and law enforcement appeared to be in an unforgiving mood.
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Can You Move Into A New House During Alert Level 4?
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The easing of the lockdown began as a cause for celebration, followed by confusion, especially when it comes to moving into a new property.
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Latest SA Jobs Report Paints A Very Grim Picture
05 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nedbank’s latest report on how our first 35 days of lockdown will impact South Africa’s job market is a kick to the midriff, and a reminder that the toughest times may still lie ahead.
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SA’s Most Notorious Cigarette Smuggler Breaks His Silence
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Renowned tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti has come forward to address claims that he influenced the government’s decision to ban cigarette sales.
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Ramaphosa Addresses Rumours That Dlamini-Zuma Overruled Him On Cigarette Ban
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In his weekly newsletter this morning, President Ramaphosa finally addressed the rollback on the sale of tobacco products announced last week.
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Something To Consider When Looking At Those ‘Lack Of Physical Distancing’ Photos
04 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pictures of a packed Sea Point promenade caused outrage over the weekend. That was poor form, but other photos from around the world have been picked apart for being deceptive.
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Important Legal Info For Businesses Opening This Week
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what employees and employers need to know about resuming operations this week, and what is expected from all parties.
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Great Online Tool Shows You How Far You Can Exercise From Home
30 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Starting from tomorrow (May 1), you can now exercise between 6AM and 9AM, within a five-kilometre radius of your house. Here’s the easiest way to work that out.
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Actually, Cigarette Sales Are Banned For Alert Level 4
30 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Last night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, dropped the bomb that the government would be going back on the decision to allow the sale of tobacco products.
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Daily Maverick Reckons SA Curfew Is Overkill
30 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s fair to say a great deal of the nation’s goodwill was eroded yesterday, and much focus has turned towards exactly why a curfew is necessary.
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Can’t Remember Which Day It Is? You’re Not Alone
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Struggling to remember which day it is during the lockdown, or losing track of time? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one.
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SA’s Pineapple Sales Show How Desperate We Have Become
29 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unless South Africans have suddenly developed an obsession for pineapple with every meal, there is something brewing.
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What Needs To Happen Before Alcohol Sales Are Allowed Again
28 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s alert level 4 does not allow for the sale of alcohol, but alert level 3 currently does, within restricted trading hours.
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How The Lockdown Has Impacted Crime Stats In South Africa
24 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Police minister, Bheki Cele has released the crime stats for the lockdown, compared to the same time period last year.
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