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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.
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Restaurants appeal to govt to remain open to trade during Easter weekend
This comes as South Africa tries to delay the arrival of the looming third COVID-19 wave.
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Religious sector gears up to challenge possible restrictions over Easter weekend
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has discouraged any large gatherings over the Easter break, which has the potential to trigger a possible COVID-19 third wave.
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FS, NC record zero fatalities as SA sees lowest Easter weekend road deaths
The country has seen a historically low number of crashes on the roads during this period with 28 people losing their lives on the roads – a huge decrease in comparison to other years.
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Mbalula: Lockdown played major role in reduction of Easter road accidents
Road fatalities declined by 83%, meaning that 28 people lost their lives on SA's roads during this year’s Easter period.
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28 people killed on SA roads over Easter weekend, says Mbalula
The country has seen unprecedented statistics on the road during this year's Easter weekend, with the lowest recorded deaths, drunk driving and lawlessness.
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Non-compliance with lockdown regulations won’t be tolerated - Africa
Roadblocks continued across the Western Cape on Good Friday, the first day of the Easter long weekend.
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President Ramaphosa extends COVID-19 lockdown by 2 more weeks
The president's address comes from the Union Buildings in Pretoria ahead of the Easter long weekend .
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COVID-19 forces Easter celebrations to go virtual in SA and abroad
This year, Easter celebrations will be coming to people’s homes.
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Easter road deaths drop by 48%
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande said 162 people died on South Africa's roads during the 2019 Easter period compared with 309 fatalities in 2018.
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KZN Premier Mchunu to give update on Easter flood disaster
Heavy rains battered the province over the Easter weekend, causing mudslides that left thousands displaced and left at least 70 people dead.
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Some victims of KZN Easter weekend floods to be laid to rest
About 70 people were killed when heavy rains swept through the province last week with thousand others left homeless.
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Alcohol abuse putting massive strain on CT health facilities
Emergency medical services transported over 30,000 emergency cases to hospitals between December and January, of which 23% related to violent trauma, physical violence, and accidental injury.
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WC traffic chief ‘pleased’ with officers’ work over Easter weekend
There were 35 road deaths recorded over the long weekend in the Western Cape, a significant increase from last year's 27.
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Drunk driver 11 times over legal limit arrested in Joburg
Over 500 motorists were arrested over the Easter long weekend for various offences, with the majority being for drinking and driving.
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WC records sharp rise in Easter weekend road deaths
Western Cape traffic officials had hoped to reduce that number by at least 50%.
