Lockdown
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Travel and Tourism
Airbnb seeking answers on its exclusion from reopening
Earlier this week President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that accredited and licensed accommodation businesses will be able to open. No such…
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South Africa News
How much money has lockdown cost South Africa so far? Cyril explains
It was a very different atmosphere for Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, who took part in his first Parliamentary QnA in…
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Business and Technology
22 000 jobs axed at Edgars, Jet and other branches
South Africa’s biggest non-food retailer, Edcon, have confirmed that they’ve sent 22 000 retrenchment notices to staff across the country…
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Travel and Tourism
Covid-19: Will resorts and casinos like Sun City become permanently ‘lost’ destinations?
The image of a lost city nestled in the Pilanesberg mountains has been used over the years to conjure up…
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South Africa News
The man who was last seen with Tshegofatso Pule has managed to secure himself a lawyer
The man who last saw Tshegofatso Pule alive has secured a lawyer, according to the Sunday Times. Pule’s body was…
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South Africa News
Case to lift the ban on hairdressers postponed as Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma fails to submit papers
The ongoing court case, to lift the ban on hairdressers and personal care services during the lockdown, has on Friday,…
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South Africa News
Taxi fare increase comes into effect on 1 July – Santaco
Taxi fare increases will apply from 1 July 2020, putting further financial strain on millions of commuters who have already…
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Fitness and Training
Virgin Active is offering online personal trainer sessions – here’s how much they cost
Virgin Active has launched new online personal training programmes for its members. The group said that members can choose between…
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Business and Technology
Government considering opening cinemas during lockdown level 3
Minister of trade, industry and competition Ebrahim Patel has handed a lifeline to the cinema industry. In newly gazetted amendments…
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Travel and Tourism
Airbnb reveals its plan to promote domestic travel
Airbnb has revealed it will join forces with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Wesgro, a tourism, trade and investment agency in the…
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Covid-19 Updates
COVID-19 deaths surpass 1 000 mark as cases rise to 50 879
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Monday 8 June that South Africa’s COVID-19 caseload had increased by 2 594 since…
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Mzansi Celebs
Social media post lands Blue Mbombo a new ‘ambassador’ gig
Media personality Blue Mbombo has been serving content throughout the entire lockdown and posting her content on her social media…
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South Africa News
Ramaphosa urges SA not to be alarmed, be prepared for the rise in Covid-19 infections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of a rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rate, compounded by the relaxation of lockdown regulations and…
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South Africa News
Cyril Ramaphosa has been blasted for allegedly lying about the tobacco ban
Hell hath no fury like a politician lobbying for the return of cigarettes. Shadow trade minister Dean Macpherson vented his…
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Business and Technology
UCT Student designs an affordable UVC to combat the spread of COVID-19
An undergraduate student by the name of Rowyn Naidoo may be the answer to our prayers amid the destructive COVID-19…
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South Africa News
Bheki Cele’s cigarette policy branded as ‘nonsense’
Reports of confrontational interactions between civilians and police officers resulting in unlawful arrests “have reached record highs” during the COVID-19…
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Covid-19 Updates
Covid-19: 50 more deaths recorded in SA and over 18 000 recoveries
There have been 50 more Covid-19-related deaths in South Africa, which brings the total deaths to 755. Health Minister Zweli…
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Covid-19 Updates
Scientific community and the political opposition pressing President Ramaphosa to skip ahead to Alert Level 1 – here’s why
South Africa has proved to be a world-leader when it comes to lockdown policy. Initially lauded for a swift entry…
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South Africa News
Video: We doubt you’ll see more cigarettes than this in one place ever – smugglers caught with car full of smokes
You might not be able to legally buy tobacco in South Africa, but the illicit market has no problem in…
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Covid-19 Updates
Western Cape schools reopen on 1 June despite Motshekga’s late turnaround
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says that schools in the province will be ready and open to welcome learners…
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