Mkhize backs calls to ease lockdown restrictions
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that South Africa ‘cannot be in a lockdown forever’ and that the country will look to easing restrictions in the coming weeks.
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Mkhize hints at easing of lockdown restrictions – but warns of a ‘second wave’
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that his team is preparing to make recommendations to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) around the easing of lockdown restrictions in South Africa.
Cape Town’s plan to get off Eskom’s grid hit by legal setback
The City of Cape Town’s attempt to secure South African municipalities the legal right to select their electricity suppliers has been set back by a court ruling that it must first exhaust negotiations with the government on the matter.
Gauteng likely to see spike in coronavirus infections: health MEC
Gauteng’s acting MEC for Health Jacob Mamabolo says that the province will likely to see a spike in cases within the next couple of weeks.
South Africa’s alcohol ban puts international trade deal at risk
Local and international trade bodies have raised concerns around South Africa’s alcohol sale ban as it violates existing trade agreements.
Government’s new Covid-19 task team won’t investigate contracts
Government has explained that the work of the ministers appointed by cabinet to a ministerial task team, does not have a responsibility to investigate Covid-19 related contracts.
Cape Town plans to make changes to its parking rules – including changes to pricing
The City of Cape Town has published a revised parking policy for public comment, including changes around on-street parking, bicycles and e-hailing services.
Sasol sees loss with R112 billion in writedowns, oil slump
Sasol Ltd said it will swing to a full-year loss per share after writedowns on US chemical assets contributed to R112 billion ($6.3 billion) of charges and oil prices declined.
Here are the new cannabis rules proposed for South Africa – including limits, penalties and criminal records
Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola has published the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill.
4 reasons the Huawei MateBook D is a must-have laptop
Huawei has launched its powerful and affordable MateBook D laptops in South Africa.