The South African government is facing a number of legal challenges at present, set to play out in courtrooms across the country.
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As South Africans flock en masse to liquor stores across the country, some may find that their hopes of stockpiling have been dashed.
President Ramaphosa said yesterday that scientists advising the government’s coronavirus response recommended a drop to alert level 1.
The announcement that religious gatherings of 50 people or less could resume under alert level 3 has sparked some heated debate.
Will beaches and parks be open for exercise? Are you still limited to within five kilometres of your residence? What hours will alcohol be sold? Those, and many other issues, still need clarifying.
Court papers released today outline the government’s reasons for the tobacco sales ban.
Finally! Following confusion yesterday evening and for most of today, South Africans have clarity about June 1 and moving to alert level 3.
As South Africa readies itself for a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, the decision to allow religious gatherings of up to 50 people has been criticised.
As the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Cape becomes clearer, some confusion around what will happen on June 1 remains.
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has finally addressed her alleged friendship with known tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti.
Alcohol sales are set to open from June 1, so you’d better get ahead of the game if you want to beat the crowds.
The World Health Organisation’s advice has been cited as one of the reasons for the tobacco ban, so let’s break it down.
A widely shared video of a jogger arrested in Strand has led to an investigation into the conduct of law enforcement.
News24 reports that Dlamini-Zuma has told the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) that the sale of tobacco and alcohol should continue to be banned until the country reaches alert level 1.
A new document sent to schools outlines the measures that must be in place to ensure the safety of staff and students.
During a virtual meeting with opposition leaders earlier in the week, there were heated exchanges with Ramaphosa, as well as pressure from organised labour groups to hurry through the alert levels.
If your driver’s licence or motor vehicle licence disc has expired, you may be wondering how exactly to sort this out. The Department of Transport has now cleared up a few issues.
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments regarding the lockdown raised eyebrows over the weekend. Now Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has come out swinging.
A proposal has been submitted for consideration that outlines what domestic air travel could look like during alert level 3.
An international research team of health experts reckons South Africa would benefit from 18 months of intermittent lockdowns.
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On Sunday morning, President Ramaphosa went for a stroll in Rosebank, leading to criticism that he hasn’t been adhering to physical distancing protocol.
Lockdown fines can range from R500 to R5 000, but there’s a reason it’s called an admission of guilt fine.
Analysis by the Department of Health has revealed the districts in SA hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not only are people ignoring the lockdown regulations, but they’re posting pictures of it online, too.
Members of the ministerial advisory committee have spoken out about not being consulted on key decisions by government, although Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize disagrees.
We’re heading into the winter months, which is when quality red wine really earns its stripes. There’s no harm in sorting out what you’ll be drinking ahead of time.
Many restaurants have been forced out of business due to lockdown regulations, and even the most famous are now struggling.