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EFF writes to Ramaphosa calling for resumption of political gatherings
It said the current level 3 lockdown restrictions prohibit political parties from engaging in programmes that hold government accountable and doesn't allow for...
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COVID lockdown: CT tourism lost almost R2bn & 12k jobs during Dec holidays
The city’s official tourism body released a report on Friday detailing that just under 12,000 job losses were also recorded over this time as a result of tighter lockdown rules introduced on 28 December.
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WC hospitals see significant spike in trauma cases after booze sales ban lifted
Provincial Head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete, said that despite a drop in the number of COVID-19 cases being recorded, there was still significant pressure on the health system.
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Liquor industry hopes Ramaphosa will touch on booze policy at Sona
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance's Maurice Smithers said President Cyril Ramaphosa has to touch on alcohol policy to give certainty, precisely because of COVID-19.
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Cabinet approves extension of national state of disaster by another month
The previous extension only made provision for the coronavirus lockdown until next week but it will now last until at least 15 March.
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Shelters for abused women in SA exceeded capacity during lockdown: study
The report is titled ‘Treated like Furniture’ and covers five countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Madagascar.
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Owner of Buccaneers Bar in EL arrested for flouting lockdown rules
A video of the gathering has since gone viral on social media.
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Plans to reopen SA land borders at an advanced stage - Border Management Agency
Acting commissioner of the BMA, Gene Ravele, told Parliament the congestion at land ports of entry over the festive season was largely due to insufficient numbers of Health Department staff to carry out PCR tests for COVID-19.
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Trauma cases in Gauteng hospitals spike again after alcohol sales ban lifted
On 1 February, hospitals had around 180 trauma cases, which escalated steadily over the week to more than 500 at the weekend.
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Sanef encouraged by swift police intervention after CT journos assaulted
Sanef said it was encouraged to hear about the swift interventions of law enforcement agencies who reacted to the attacks and thanked the SAPS for its prompt response.
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Man accused of assaulting CT journo throws mask, swears at officials in court
Craig Peiser allegedly ripped eNCA journalist Monique Mortlock’s mask off her face on Saturday while she was covering an anti-lockdown protest on Fish Hoek beach. He was then arrested by police.
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Sanef concerned by incidents of members of the public attacking journos
On Saturday, two journalists were assaulted at a protest in Fish Hoek.
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Struggling Putco looks to keep business afloat as it readies to cut 214 jobs
Lockdown regulations required the bus service to reduce its passenger numbers to no more than 50% of its licensed capacity. Putco labour relations executive, Pride Anozie, said that this resulted in trips operating at a loss.
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Back in business: CT bars, taverns relieved after alcohol sales ban lifted
Owners of bars, taverns and restaurants said that it was a stressful 10 months with alcohol sales being banned and lifted at any time during the pandemic and lockdown.
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A tough road to recovery: CT bars, taverns relieved as alcohol sales ban lifted
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night announced alcohol may now be served at licensed premises throughout the week, while sales for off-site consumption are allowed from Mondays to Thursdays.
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‘We are very excited’ - Capetonians thank Ramaphosa for reopening beaches
Families who have not been to the seaside in weeks say it's something they missed.
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SA Christian Forum taking Dlamini-Zuma to court over lockdown church ban
It said that while the president announced on Monday night that churches may now operate, it wanted an order preventing government from shutting down churches in future.
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IN FULL: Ramaphosa's 'family meeting' notes 1 February 2021
Missed the president's speech on Monday night? Read it in full.
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Tourism, liquor sectors breathe easier after lockdown eased
Cape Town Tourism was thankful that curbs like the beach ban have been lifted but it was quick to add that the damage may have already been done.
