As we reach the seventh week of our national lockdown, which is one of the toughest on earth, the voices of dissent grow louder.
A disturbing video filmed in Ballito shows a child screaming in fear as metro police carry out an arrest.
Alert level 3 looming? William Booth suspects charged. Elon defies health officials. Trevor Manuel speaks out against lockdown. iPhone details leaked. Liverpool will be champs.
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
As things stand, South Africa remains on alert level 4, and there is no timeframe given for when we may be downgraded to alert level 3.
Whilst it is the country’s poorest citizens that will be most affected, everyone can expect their lifestyles to change as the economic effects of COVID-19 play out.
Before COVID-19 hit, and the country went into lockdown, South Africa had a food crisis. That continues to deepen at an alarming rate.
Aisles are trending right now, but they’re probably not the aisles you’re thinking of.
Chances are you’ve engaged in a little bootlegging to get your hands on booze or smokes, but you could land yourself a hefty fine for doing so.
Earlier in the week, many surfers protested about the beaches remaining closed on alert level 4. Cue the jokes and piss-takes.
A number of businesses have been allowed to open their doors during alert level four, provided they have a certificate.
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
South African marketing guru Mike Abel’s open letter has been widely shared these past few days. Here’s a response from someone who doesn’t exactly see eye to eye with Mike.
A specialist panel headed by actuaries has concluded that economically restrictive lockdown measures may cause many more deaths than COVID-19 itself.
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association has outlined its argument for the lifting of the tobacco sales ban.
Leaving your scooter or bike idle in the garage, or out on the street, could have some dire consequences down the line.
Protesters gathered close to Muizenberg beach this morning, and law enforcement appeared to be in an unforgiving mood.
The easing of the lockdown began as a cause for celebration, followed by confusion, especially when it comes to moving into a new property.
Nedbank’s latest report on how our first 35 days of lockdown will impact South Africa’s job market is a kick to the midriff, and a reminder that the toughest times may still lie ahead.
Renowned tobacco smuggler Adriano Mazzotti has come forward to address claims that he influenced the government’s decision to ban cigarette sales.
In his weekly newsletter this morning, President Ramaphosa finally addressed the rollback on the sale of tobacco products announced last week.
Pictures of a packed Sea Point promenade caused outrage over the weekend. That was poor form, but other photos from around the world have been picked apart for being deceptive.
Here’s what employees and employers need to know about resuming operations this week, and what is expected from all parties.
Starting from tomorrow (May 1), you can now exercise between 6AM and 9AM, within a five-kilometre radius of your house. Here’s the easiest way to work that out.
Last night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, dropped the bomb that the government would be going back on the decision to allow the sale of tobacco products.
It’s fair to say a great deal of the nation’s goodwill was eroded yesterday, and much focus has turned towards exactly why a curfew is necessary.
Struggling to remember which day it is during the lockdown, or losing track of time? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one.
Unless South Africans have suddenly developed an obsession for pineapple with every meal, there is something brewing.
South Africa’s alert level 4 does not allow for the sale of alcohol, but alert level 3 currently does, within restricted trading hours.
Police minister, Bheki Cele has released the crime stats for the lockdown, compared to the same time period last year.