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Government expected to make decision on lifting of national state of disaster
The government is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday on whether the national state of disaster will be scrapped…
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Here are new level 1 lockdown rules for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has announced updated level 1 lockdown rules for South Africa. In a statement on Monday evening…
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President Ramaphosa back to chair Cabinet meeting on Wednesday after ending isolation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned to his duties ending a week of self-isolation after recovering from Covid-19. Ramaphosa was treated…
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NCCC: South Africa to remain on level 1 lockdown for now
Deputy President David Mabuza met with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) on Tuesday to discuss whether South Africa would…
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David Mabuza and Coronavirus Command Council to meet about lockdown restrictions
Deputy President David Mabuza is expected to chair a meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) on Tuesday. This…
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SA Lockdown: Tighter restrictions on the cards?
Ahead of this week’s National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) meeting, the nation is anxiously waiting for its outcome, particularly on…
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Ex-chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says he cured couple of HIV/Aids with prayer
Former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng claims he has cured a couple of HIV/Aids. Mogoeng said this during a religious address…
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President Ramaphosa extends Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days
President Cyril has announced the extension of South Africa’s adjusted Alert Level 4 lockdown for another 14 days, with some…
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SA COVID-19: Lockdown and alcohol ban extension expected
The country was expected to remain in lockdown level four with an alcohol ban extension in the new week. Acting…
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Over 6 000 Covid-19 deaths recorded since start of SA’s 3rd wave
To date, 6 025 people have died since South Africa entered the third wave a month ago, according to data…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation at 7pm
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday at 7pm. The President’s address follows meetings in recent days of…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 7pm
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 7pm on Tuesday on developments in the country’s response to the COVID-19…
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Ramaphosa to meet premiers over Easter holiday restrictions
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to meet with premiers on Tuesday, with a decision around the restrictions during the Easter…
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Watch Live: President Ramaphosa addresses the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The address…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 8pm
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus…
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Latest: Government discussing the lift of alcohol ban
Lifting the prohibition on alcohol sales have been mooted in several government meetings this past week. The National Coronavirus Command…
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SCA confirms coronavirus council is lawful and constitutional
There can be no more confusion on the legality of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) – it…
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Minister Angie tells the nation when schools will reopen – Watch Live
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will on Friday morning announce when schools will be reopening as the second wave of…
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President Ramaphosa speaks on schools re-opening
Cyril Ramaphosa offered little clarity on Monday evening on whether schools would open on January 25, as concerns remain about…
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Watch Live: President Ramaphosa addresses the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation on developments in relation to the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The…
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Ramaphosa meets with premiers as rumours of further restrictions grow
Provinces concerned with soaring Covid-19 infections and the impact of the lockdown restrictions on their economies met President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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President Ramaphosa goes silent on possibility of hard lockdown regulations, for now
There has been speculation that the government would have to impose stricter Covid-19 lockdown measures. This amid a spike in…
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South African Breweries to fight booze ban in court
South African Breweries (SAB) has said despite supporting measured alcohol restrictions, it will approach the courts to rule on the…
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President Ramaphosa not addressing the nation tonight
The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be addressing the nation tonight. This after a message went…
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Minister Gwede Mantashe under fire for hosting wedding for his Son after Ramaphosa banned gatherings
There is never a good time to get married, an event that is notoriously stressful and logistically complicated. A union…
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DA and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to square off in court over Cape beach closures
The DA and the national government are set to battle it out in court over the latest Covid-19 regulations which…
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NCCC to discuss Covid-19 preventive measures as 2nd wave hits
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is expected to meet on Thursday to discuss safety measures during the festive season…
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Update: President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 8pm
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Thursday at 8 pm. Ramaphosa’s address will focus on the country’s response…
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New alcohol restrictions for SA – Here is what will happen
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has warned that further restrictions on the sale of alcohol in coronavirus hotspots could have a…
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COVID-19: Here are the possible lockdown changes for SA as festive season begins
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has reportedly agreed that a 10 pm curfew should be imposed in hotspots. A…
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Lockdown level 1 is on the way
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce that South Africa will move to lockdown level 1 in the near future…
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President Ramaphosa speaks on moving SA to level 1
SA could expect a “family meeting” as early as next week about reducing the level of lockdown restrictions. This comes…
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Level 2 lockdown – Stop hosting house parties, says DM Siweya
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Thembi Siweya has warned the public against hosting uncontrolled house parties while the country is…
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Police Minister Bheki Cele goes silent on alcohol and tobacco bans
Police Minister Bheki Cele would not be drawn into speculation over whether the lockdown levels would be lowered soon and…
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ANCWL president Bathabile Dlamini – Don’t lift bans on alcohol and tobacco
ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini has reiterated the league’s opposition to the lifting of the ban on alcohol and…
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President Ramaphosa to announce these new lockdown rules this week
SA is finally seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel. A steady decline in the…
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Good News after ban on sale of alcohol: Here is what SA will be able to achieve
During lockdown Level 5, 50% of trauma admissions were alcohol-related. Eight weeks of an alcohol ban would save the country…
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Minister Mkhize asks command council to debate surge in alcohol-related trauma cases
The minister noted the increase in the number of alcohol-related trauma cases and its impact on the health system, and…
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Strict lockdown rules on the way for Gauteng and here is what to expect
Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku has blamed the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in the province on the “blatant disregard” of…
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List of services to be introduced under Level 4 lockdown
The government has released a draft framework for the Risk-Adjusted Strategy to bring different sectors of the economy under Level…
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Senior government managers to contribute to Solidarity Fund
Fosad members met on Sunday and a decision was made to support the call by the command council for political…
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