Browsing: Coronavirus in South Africa

The decision to prohibit the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related products was taken after careful consideration, not only…

Over the past few months, South Africans have been inspired by the unrelenting and fearless work of those facing the…

The reopening of alcohol sales has placed a significant strain on hospital emergency rooms. The Sunday Times reported that across…

Global beauty and personal care brand company Avon Justine has joined nationwide relief efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus…

A high court in South Africa has declared some of the earlier coronavirus lockdown restrictions unconstitutional, but it also ruled that level…

The River, one of South Africa’s most popular telenovelas, has halted production after one of its crew members tested positive…

A high court in South Africa has declared some of the earlier coronavirus restrictions unconstitutional, but it also ruled that…

The high court has ruled that the South African government’s lockdown regulations are not legal but they will nevertheless remain…

A Pretoria company is in hot water after implementing excessive price hikes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Africa’s first…

South Africa’s Confirmed COVID-19 cases have now reached 35 812 — an increase of 1 455 in the last 24…

During alert level 3 of the nationwide lockdown, lovebirds can officially tie the knot at Home Affairs offices following the…

Having already paid out R16.5-billion in Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has vowed to…

The South African car sales declined by 65, 4 in May 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that no school should re-open until all necessary precautions are in place. As part…

by Miriam Altman There is intense pressure on the South African government to lift the lockdown and open the economy.…

The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Roads and Transport says the opening of rail during level 3 lockdown could spell…

South Africa will move to a level 3 lockdown on 1 June 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday evening.…

South African Breweries (SAB) on Sunday appealed to the government to consider allowing for reasonable trading hours of alcohol during…

AngloGold Ashanti announced on Sunday that it has temporarily halted operations Mponeng Mine in the West Rand after 164 workers…

The SMMEs Council is accusing JSE-listed Bidvest group of using its personal protective equipment (PPE) donations to township schools to…

The South African ban on alcohol sales is to be lifted but the prohibition on cigarette sales is to be…

An online petition calling for the removal of Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been getting support from folks all…

A new Facebook group is planning a protest march against the tobacco ban imposed by the South African government. The…

by Zahraa McDonald, University of Johannesburg The COVID-19 pandemic could be the catalyst for action to address the consequences of…

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) announced on Thursday it has to date produced 23 000 face shields and donated thousands of…