Politics
SA Lockdown Could End In 11 Days
04 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With the national state of disaster set to lapse on June 15, government will need to act if it wants to extend the lockdown beyond that date.
TV Interview With Mazzotti On Tobacco Ban, Money For Malema, And That Photo With NDZ [Videos]
04 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the tobacco sales ban continues, angry South Africans continue to draw links between Adriano Mazzotti and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
DA, FF Plus, Tobacco, And Hairdressers – Government’s Legal Challenges Mount
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African government is facing a number of legal challenges at present, set to play out in courtrooms across the country.
Watch Justin Trudeau’s Response When Asked To Comment On Trump [Videos]
03 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was asked to comment on Trump’s threat to use the military to quell protests, his lengthy pause was very telling.
Mazzotti, Smuggling, And Political Links – Jacques Pauw On SA’s Tobacco Industry
02 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s tobacco industry battles wouldn’t look out of place in a spy novel, says Pauw, touching on some of the smuggling game’s biggest hitters.
John Oliver’s Latest Show Covers Trump’s Twitter Fact-Check Meltdown [Video]
02 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The second Twitter fact-checked a Trump tweet about voting by mail, you knew a meltdown was imminent.
We May Be Closer To Alert Level 1 Than You Think
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President Ramaphosa said yesterday that scientists advising the government’s coronavirus response recommended a drop to alert level 1.
Trump Failed To Ban This Cartoon Linking Him To Jonestown Massacre
29 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite all of his talk about being a defender of free speech, the word’s most fragile ego and his presidential campaign were keen to see this satirical cartoon taken down.
Booze Sales And Exercise Times Under Alert Level 3
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a media briefing this afternoon by co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, we now have some clarity regarding certain alert level 3 regulations.
WATCH LIVE: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Outlines Alert Level 3 Rules [Video]
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Will beaches and parks be open for exercise? Are you still limited to within five kilometres of your residence? What hours will alcohol be sold? Those, and many other issues, still need clarifying.
Zapiro’s Thoughts On The Glenda Gray Fiasco
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments about the national lockdown have come under fire from various government officials. Zapiro’s been watching closely.
Dominic Cummings Is NOT Trending On Twitter Because, Well, His Name Is Porn
28 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have even a passing interest in British politics, you’ll know that Dominic Cummings has had a rough week. Deservedly so, because he’s an absolute prat.
Government’s Reasons For Tobacco Sales Ban Finally Revealed
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Court papers released today outline the government’s reasons for the tobacco sales ban.
Health Ministry Clears Up Confusion Over Entire Country Moving To Alert Level 3
27 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Finally! Following confusion yesterday evening and for most of today, South Africans have clarity about June 1 and moving to alert level 3.
Dlamini-Zuma Breaks Silence On Relationship With Mazzotti
26 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has finally addressed her alleged friendship with known tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti.
Every Smoker Can Relate To This Woman’s Tobacco Sales Ban Reaction [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When President Ramaphosa announced that the ban on tobacco sales would continue under alert level 3, South African smokers let out a collective cry of anguish.
Alert Level 3 From June 1 – What To Expect
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On June 1, the whole country is moving to alert level 3. Here’s what that means, and how it compares to alert level 4.
Earthquake Hits As New Zealand PM Gives Live TV Interview [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jacinda Ardern managed to keep her cool when an earthquake struck during a live TV interview. How very Kiwi of her.
Dlamini-Zuma Wants To Ban Alcohol And Tobacco Sales Until Alert Level 1
22 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
News24 reports that Dlamini-Zuma has told the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) that the sale of tobacco and alcohol should continue to be banned until the country reaches alert level 1.
Alert Level 2, Curfew, And Cigarettes – Inside Ramaphosa’s Heated Meeting With Opposition Leaders
22 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a virtual meeting with opposition leaders earlier in the week, there were heated exchanges with Ramaphosa, as well as pressure from organised labour groups to hurry through the alert levels.
Trevor Noah Covers Trump’s Latest Twitter Attack [Video]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a recent segment, Trevor looked at Trump’s hatred for mail-in ballots, as well as the Mike Pompeo scandal.
Remember Bell Pottinger? This Doccie Lifts The Lid On The Man Behind The Scenes [Trailer]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bell Pottinger aided and abetted the likes of Jacob Zuma and the Guptas with their State Capture exploits. The management firm may since have fallen, but weaponised communication has not.
“Potentially Destructive” – Mkhize Hits Back At SA Scientist Who Criticised Lockdown
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments regarding the lockdown raised eyebrows over the weekend. Now Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has come out swinging.
100 Countries Gunning For China As Investigation Calls Grow
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are many countries that are going to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with their reputations tarnished. China is certainly one of them.
Eastern Cape Health MEC Says This ‘Fart’ Video Is Fake
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eastern Cape health MEC Sindiswa Gomba has come out swinging, hitting back at the stink surrounding the now-viral ‘fart’ video.
Ramaphosa Laughs Off Arrest As Video Shows Him Snapping Selfies
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Sunday morning, President Ramaphosa went for a stroll in Rosebank, leading to criticism that he hasn’t been adhering to physical distancing protocol.
People Keep Posting Pictures Of Themselves Breaking Lockdown Rules
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Not only are people ignoring the lockdown regulations, but they’re posting pictures of it online, too.
BBC Asks If Afrikaans Is In Danger Of “Dying Out”
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The BBC looked into language politics in South Africa to determine whether or not Afrikaans was in danger of “dying out”.
SA Scientists Say They Are Being “Sidelined” As Lockdown Backlash Grows
18 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Members of the ministerial advisory committee have spoken out about not being consulted on key decisions by government, although Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize disagrees.
Scathing Takedown Of Ramaphosa And Our Government’s Lockdown Rules
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we hit the seven-week mark of our national lockdown, patience is wearing thin. In the case of the Daily Maverick’s Richard Poplak, it’s worn through.
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