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Health minister Zweli Mkhize has warned South Africans to adhere to precautionary measures to avoid a resurgence in Covid-19 infections and a return to a strict lockdown. File photo. Image: Simphiwe Nkwali/Sowetan

Zweli Mkhize warns SA is not far from return to strict lockdown

SA may be over the Covid-19 surge, but reimposing strict restrictions is still on the table, warns health minister Zweli Mkhize. Mkhize told eNCA he hoped SA did not have to reimpose extreme lockdown restrictions, as other countries have…

Ebuhlanti will remain closed under lockdown level 2.Picture: File

BREAKING | Ebuhlanti, Eastern Beach remain closed under lockdown level 2

East London’s popular hangout spot Ebuhlanti and the Eastern Beach will remain closed under lockdown level 2 while other beaches , municipal amenities and picnic spots will be opened. This was revealed by Buffalo City Metro (BCM) mayor…

Prof Salim Abdool Karim says SA can expect to see an increase in Covid-19 infections around August 28. Image: Sandile Ndlovu

Eased restrictions will see increase in Covid-19 cases — Prof Salim Abdool Karim

SA will see a slight increase in Covid-19 infections in the next 10 days, according to the chair of the Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee, Prof Salim Abdool Karim. During an interview with eNCA on Monday, he said the rise will come…

Alcohol and tobacco product sales will be permitted from Tuesday.Picture: 123RF/kzenon

Explained | ‘Midnight on Monday’ leaves thirsty SA puzzled

South Africans were left confused following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address over the weekend. The president announced that the bans on alcohol and cigarette sales would be lifted at midnight on Monday. “Guided by the advice of our…

Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on August 15 2020 that the Covid-19 lockdown is being eased to alert level 2. Image: Twitter/Alan Winde

Hardest work starts now, says Western Cape premier Alan Winde after SA moves to level 2

“Let’s get to work,” Western Cape premier Alan Winde told residents of the province after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s easing of the Covid-19 lockdown on Saturday. “Now is the time for us all to pull together and build a stronger, more…