Easter weekend
Mbalula concerned as pedestrians account for 35% of Easter road deaths
Two hundred and thirty-five people were killed over the Easter long weekend and pedestrians accounted for 35% of the fatalities.
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235 fatalities, over 30k fines issued on SA roads over Easter holidays
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced the 2021 Easter road safety statistics on 8 April. He compared this year's statistics with the 2019 road fatalities figures due to the hard lockdown restrictions that were imposed in the country last year.
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WC Liquor Authority conducted over 100 inspections during Easter weekend
Inspectors issued 54 fines and notices as well as 13 compliance certificates.
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One of the cars in deadly KZN crash was overloaded - officials
It involved a Ford Ranger, which was carrying six passengers, and a Mazda 3 that was seen carrying seven passengers.
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Millions mark Easter under virus curbs as Pope urges jabs for poor
Despite vaccine rollouts gathering pace in many richer countries, dramatic spikes in cases have seen deeply unpopular restrictions enforced from Canada to Europe and South America.
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Gumtree SA warns people to look out for Easter weekend accommodation scammers
The online classified advertisement website's customer service supervisor, Louis Bosman, said there were some red flags holiday makers should be aware of.
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Churches observe Good Friday under strict COVID safety protocals
Christian leaders who have spoken to Eyewitness News said due to COVID-19, this year's Easter services will culminate in hybrid formats of both physical and virtual gatherings.
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Change of plans: Dlamini-Zuma says you can transport alcohol on Easter holidays
'The short answer is that yes, people can transport their own alcohol even between provinces,' said Cogta spokesperson Lungi Mtshali late on Thursday.
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Law expert says transportation of booze over Easter weekend isn't illegal
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini -Zuma said they had learnt that when there was increased movement of people, the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19 became higher.
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Slight spike in COVID-19 cases in WC ahead of Easter holidays
The provincial Department of Health on Thursday said there had been a 5% increase in cases; the Cape metro's seen a 16% rise over the past seven days.
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Traffic officials focus on saving pedestrian lives during Easter holidays
Officers have been deployed across the country as part of the Easter law enforcement operations.
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Alcohol industry questions rationale behind ban on off-site consumption
On Tuesday night, Ramphosa announced this restriction will kick in from this Friday until next Monday.
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Ramaphosa: Govt to review restrictions on public gatherings in 2 weeks
President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again tightened regulations specifically around liquor sales for the Easter holidays.
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Easter holidays: Off-site alcohol consumption banned on these days
His address follows recent meetings with the national coronavirus command council, the president’s coordinating council and Cabinet.
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Cape Town communities call for peace amid gang violence
Gang violence has continued throughout the COVID-19 lockdown and recently shootings have surged in various areas, including Mitchells Plain, Mfuleni, and Manenberg.
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Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight ahead of Easter weekend
His address follows recent meetings with the of the national coronavirus command council, the president’s coordinating council and Cabinet.
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Winde to argue against stricter Easter lockdown at top-level meeting
As the long weekend approaches, there's been fevered speculation that President Cyril Ramaphosa might opt to increase the lockdown level.
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Embracing 4th industrial revolution: Transport ministry launches Easter Road Safety campaign
Deputy Minister of Transport Dikeledi Magadzi launched the Easter Road Safety Campaign at the Bapong Traffic Control Centre in the North West on 29 March 2021, where technology was the highlight of the day as traffic officers received drones and body cams as part of their new equipment. #ArriveAlive #Easter #RoadSafety
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Alcohol industry fears another booze ban for Easter, COVID-19 third wave
Role players in the hard-hit sector are waiting to see whether President Cyril Ramaphosa could announce stricter lockdown regulations for the Easter long weekend.
