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Adjusted Alert Level 4 lockdown extended for two weeks

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension of the level 4 lockdown regulations for another 14 days, as Covid-19 positive cases continue to rise. Ramaphosa, addressing the nation on Sunday night, said his government had decided to keep the country on adjusted level 4 first implemented exactly two weeks prior. This means that all gatherings, excluding funerals, remained prohibited. The curfew remained in place from 9pm to 4am, as did the […]

12 July 2021

Local

Vinpro wants ban on sale of alcohol lifted in the Western Cape

Vinpro, a wine industry organisation, has launched an urgent interdict application against the ban on the sale of wine in the Western Cape. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement prohibiting the sale of liquor for on and off-site consumption for two weeks. The ban on the sale of alcohol comes as South Africa was placed under Alert Level 4 lockdown. Vinpro represents close to 2600 South African wine grape producers, […]

30 June 2021

Local

DA to file court papers challenging certain Level 4 restrictions

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is expected to file court papers on Thursday to challenge the rationality of the night curfew, the ban on e-commerce and the restriction on exercise hours under the regulations. DA interim leader, John Steenhuisen, says that these restrictions are in place due to the lack of oversight on the decisions taken by the National Command Council during the State of Disaster. The DA is calling for […]

15 May 2020

News

Public transport commuters reminded that “its not business as usual” under level 4 restrictions

By Tauhierah Salie Western Cape authorities have urged public transport operators and commuters to adhere to all Level 4 regulations under the national lockdown, as thousands of employees head back to work this week. In a bid to keep a sinking economy afloat, the relaxed regulations now makes allowance for some retailers, homeware, hardware and tech stores to reopen. More employees returning to work directly translates to busier roads. Under […]

5 May 2020

Local

Campus-based activities at tertiary institutions remained suspended- Nzimande

Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande says beyond the coronavirus pandemic, the education sector must embrace technology as a method of learning and teaching. On Thursday, Nzimande announced that the suspension of campus-based activities at tertiary institutions will continue under level 4 of the lockdown. However, online classes are expected to continue. Only final year medical students will be returning to campus and will also assist with the […]

1 May 2020

Local

Hundreds go for a jog in Cape Town suburb, but with a blue light whoop it was all over

They looked like ghostly shapes in the early morning mist - one by one, jogging or walking briskly. And by the time they were at the beach, there was a long line of people - all making use of the 06:00 to 09:00 exercise window allowed during South Africa's Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown. "My bru! There is nobody in the ocean. Why don't they also open the ocean?" asked "water […]

1 May 2020

Local

Lockdown curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 starting on 1 May

As of 1 May, a national curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 will be in place and it will be applicable to everyone except essential workers traveling to and from work. The country is expected to move from a Level 5 to a Level 4 lockdown, allowing limited economic activity but keeping most existing measures in place. On Saturday, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Minister of […]

25 April 2020

News

Drought is now a “crisis”, says City

Authorities have issued a critical warning to water consumers in Cape Town – start saving water or we could have empty taps soon. On Monday, the City of Cape Town warned all residents and businesses to cut non-essential municipal water use immediately. The City’s Mayoral Committee is expected to recommend to Council the implementation of Level 4 water restrictions tomorrow. This would entail a ban on all use of municipal […]

15 May 2017

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