Lockdown regulations
SA Christian Forum slams govt for inconsistency in lockdown rules
SANCF said government is irrational given that places of business which often attract large crowds can operate while places of worship are being discriminated...
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: Despite SA’s problems, we must still hold on to our dreams
In the midst of all the stories of democratic degradation, we can still find beacons of excellence in a sea of mediocrity, writes Judith February.
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President declares NMB a COVID-19 hotspot, introduces more restrictions
This follows a special sitting of Cabinet that considered recommendations of the National Coronavirus Command Council meeting.
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Alcohol industry supports cops for closing places not COVID-19 compliant
Chairperson of the South African Liquor Brandowners Association Sibani Mngadi agreed to immediately stop servicing and supplying traders who get their license revoked.
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SANDF member arrested after allegedly shooting man for not wearing a mask
It’s understood the shooting happened when the soldiers were monitoring COVID-19 compliance at a local shopping centre in the Capricorn District and they approached a group of people who were not wearing face masks.
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Parly argues Suzman Foundation failed to explain need for new COVID legislation
The Gauteng Division of the High Court has on Thursday heard an urgent application seeking an order directing Parliament to pass special legislation for management of COVID-19 in South Africa.
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35 arrested in artists' lockdown protest concert on N3 in KZN
A group of artists who are calling for lockdown regulations to be eased due to the negative impact on their livelihoods, blocked the road and staged a mini-concert.
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Lockdown regulations: S.Africans not willing to give up right to privacy – study
The HSRC Narnia Bohler-Muller said round two of the survey showed 70% of the respondents agreed to sacrifice some human rights if it helped slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Collins Khosa's partner wants Minister Mapisa-Nqakula to apologise
The Minister had stood firmly behind the soldiers, but she now promised to comply with the recommendations of the ombudsman after it found the soldiers had acted improperly and in violation of the SANDF code of conduct.
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I don’t tell Cabinet what to do – NDZ responds to criticism over lockdown bans
Dlamini-Zuma came under heavy criticism in recent months for being the public face and voice of government’s national coronavirus command council.
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Black market on banned goods thriving: COVID-19 situation desk 13 August
The facts - at the start and end of your working day. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #GiaNicolaides #Covid19situationdesk
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Gauteng health blames medicines shortage on lockdown restrictions
Various treatments have been in short supply since March due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
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Liquor, cigarette ban in place to protect lives in pandemic–Dlamini-Zuma lawyer
She said the minister believes that while tobacco use may not increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, it could result in a more severe form of the disease.
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Farmers on the brink of ruin due to alcohol and tobacco ban: SAAI
SAAI's Francois Rossouw said the economic damage for tobacco farmers is immense, as they have no buyers for their product and it's not feasible to rely solely on exports.
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EC health staffer caught with booze in state car out on R5,000 bail
Ayanda Matinise made his first appearance in the King William's Town Magistrates Court on Tuesday, on charges of fraud, using a state vehicle without consent and violating lockdown regulations.
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Liquor industry: Govt must be consistent & consider lifting ban
The alcohol industry is hanging it’s hopes on comments recently made by two senior Medical Research Council officials, members of which believe the high pressure on the health system due to COVID-19- has not materialised.
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EC Health staffer nabbed for transporting booze drove state car without approval
A 33-year-old man faces several charges, including contravention of the Disaster Management Act, after he was arrested in King Williams Town while transporting alcohol in a state vehicle.
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Slow drive protest: Transport operators hit by lockdown want licence fees refund
Protesting tour operators want government to assist the charter bus and related industries hard hit by the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Bust with over 400 cases of booze, truck driver arrested in PE
The police's Andre Beetge said the consignment had an estimated value of over R62,000.
