Wednesday Morning Spice
Alert level 2 ‘imminent’. Wall Street’s hottest investor under pressure. Trudeau pelted with gravel. Britney’s dad files to end conservatorship. Instagram deepfake scam.
South Africa Has Its Own Lockdown Documentary [Trailer]
On September 9, Showmax will release a “gripping documentary” about our country’s lockdown “and the effect it has had on society, the economy and the country’s most vulnerable citizens”.
Don’t Expect Alert Level 4 Lockdown To End This Weekend
If you’ve been rationing your booze, and hoping to make it through the weekend before stocking up on Monday, you may want to rework your calculations.
Apparently COVID-19 Regulations Don’t Apply To Nkandla [Videos]
Zuma supporters from around the country flocked to Nkandla, despite the fact that large gatherings are banned.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Level 4 – 21 vs 20. Decuplet ‘mom’ actually 48. Facebook hits $1 trillion. Inside story of Suez blockage. 2021 dating trends. Britney’s sister speaks out.
“A Pack Of Insulting Lies” – You’re Not The Only One Who’s Sick Of Cyril’s ‘Family Meetings’
For many South Africans, this past Sunday’s ‘family meeting’ was the final straw, and patience has all but worn thin.
Three Times Our Lockdown Measures Went Against Expert Recommendations
The Department of Health has made public some of the recommendations received by the COVID-19 ministerial advisory committee. In some instances, it appears our government didn’t follow them.
What Changes If We Return To Alert Level 2
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has advised the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) to move the country to alert level 2. Here’s what changes if that happens.
Thursday Morning Spice
SA returning to alert level 2? William Nicol Drive renaming. Pollution shrinks penises. Another SA cricket crisis. 40 years of terrible movies. Bomb squad called to Queen’s home.
Welcome To Alert Level 1! These Are The New Lockdown Rules
Guess who’s back, back again? It’s alert level 1, so let’s unpack what has and hasn’t changed when it comes to rules and regulations.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
This evening, at 8PM, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation, with sources who spoke to the Sunday Times saying a return to alert level 4 is not on the cards.
WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses The Nation [Video]
This evening, at 8PM, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation, following a special sitting of Cabinet that considered recommendations of the NCCC meeting.
NCCC Recommends New Curfew And Alcohol Restrictions For COVID-19 Hotspots
The National Coronavirus Command Council met yesterday, and has made a number of recommendations aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Not So Bad – New Lockdown Rules Following Ramaphosa’s Speech
Despite widespread concern that we could be looking at a return to stricter lockdown measures, some restrictions were actually lifted.
They’re Leaving The Door Open For Another Level 2 Lockdown
If we were to return to alert level 2, there is no real set of rules in place, with many of our restrictions changing even as we remained on the same alert level.
Report States Ramaphosa Will Announce The Move To Alert Level 1 Tonight
According to reports, President Ramaphosa will announce the drop to alert level 1 tonight, which includes the lifting of certain restrictions related to international travel.
We Could Drop To Alert Level 1 This Week
According to health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, there are discussions around a reduction in alert levels, as the worst of the surge appears to be over.
Exercise Groups, Restaurants, Cinemas – Latest Changes To Alert Level 3 Rules
Late last night, without much fanfare, the South African government gazetted some amendments to our lockdown rules.
Lockdown Is “All But Over”
After Ramaphosa’s address last night, News24’s editor-in-chief, Adriaan Basson, says that lockdown is “all but over”, and individual responsibility is now paramount to fighting COVID-19.
Here Are The SA Districts Least Likely To Downgrade To Alert Level 3
Analysis by the Department of Health has revealed the districts in SA hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.