British American Tobacco South Africa has resolved to abandon its legal action against government over the extension of the ban on the sale of tobacco products into level 4. In a statement on Wednesday BATSA spokesperson Johnny Moloto revealed that it reconsidered its position after receiving a formal response to its letter sent on 30 April from the Covid-19 National Command Council (CNCC). "Having considered the response from the National […]
The General Justice Gizenga Memorial Hospital in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal has stopped accepting patients. In a statement the KZN Health Department revealed that nine mothers, two babies, four doctors and one nurse had tested positive. "As a Department, we are extremely concerned by these developments, and have urgently exercised our Constitutional obligation to prevent a further outbreak of the virus." According to the department the first case involved a mother who […]
Kwazulu Natal police have arrested more than 800 people for contravening level lockdown regulations. The country moved to level 4 on Friday, 01 May 2020, after 5 weeks under a full nationwide lockdown. Addressing the media at a roadblock on the N3 at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza on Monday, KZN premier, Sihle Zikalala said the arrests happened in the last three days. “The easing of regulations does not mean people […]
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned that any employer who does not comply with level 4 regulations to protect staff may be ordered to close business and legal action taken against them. On Sunday Nxesi announced a set of regulations that businesses will have to adhere to as a number of workers return to their jobs on Monday , May 4. Economic activity is expected to resume, with […]
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has outlined the qualifying criteria for the special Covid-19 social relief of distress grant of R350 per month. In a briefing on Wednesday Zulu revealed that individuals who are receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) do not qualify for the special grant. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a social relief and economic support package of R500 billion to direct resources towards […]
The Daily Show Host, Trevor Noah is in the spirit of giving, and is giving away 50 laptops. The comedian, who has been recording his show from his home in New York due to the Covid-19 pandemic, announced on his Instagram that he would be gifting 50 teachers with brand-new laptops. The impact of COVID-19 has taken its toll on the education system, requiring teachers and students to effectively 'be at school' from […]
A delegation of 217 Cuban Medical Brigades arrived in South Africa on Monday morning. This is in response to South Africa’s request to the government of Cuba to offer assistance in the fight against the spread of the covid-19 pandemic in the country. The group consists of experts in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics and public health, family physicians, healthcare technology and experts to provide technical assistance alongside local experts. […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved that beyond Thursday 30 April there should be a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity in the South Africa. Ramphosa made the announcement of the easing of lockdown restrictions on Thursday evening. "We will implement a risk adjusted strategy through which we take a deliberate and cautious approach to the easing of current lockdown restrictions" said Ramaphosa The president said that while the national […]
The Department of International Relations and Corporations has revealed that more than 1300 South Africans have been repatriated from 17 countries. At the weekend, 80 South Africans were brought back from Italy, 206 arrived from Germany and 35 from Angola. Despite the travel restrictions, South Africans from several countries including Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom and Nigeria, have been able to return. Speaking to Ynews, the department’s spokesperson […]
