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[ad_1] The Western Cape government has requested that municipalities that are not Covid-19 hotspots and that only have one or two cases enter the Level 3 blockade. Speaking during a virtual meeting of the provincial legislature, Prime Minister Alan Winde said the virus-related provincial “death rate” was 1.8% of cases, …

[ad_1] The Department of Health has a new director-general (DG) – Dr Sandile Buthelezi. During its meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, Cabinet approved Buthelezi’s appointment, according to the very last line of the statement released on Thursday. The approval is still subject to the verification of his qualifications and the …

[ad_1] The police station where the first officer in the Western Cape to contract the coronavirus was stationed has been closed again after another tested positive, provincial police said on Thursday. Athlone police station was expected to reopen on Thursday after another Covid-19 case, spokesperson Brigadier Novella Potelwa told News24. …

[ad_1] GENEVA – Past and present world leaders insisted on Thursday that any possible COVID-19 vaccine and treatment should be available to everyone free of charge. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan were among more than 140 signatories to a letter saying that no vaccine …

[ad_1] “Isolation, fear, uncertainty, financial turmoil, all cause or can cause psychological distress.” Psychologists say children are anxious and increases in depression and anxiety have been reported in several countries. Image: pixabay.com LONDON – A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people around the world are surrounded by …

[ad_1] After facing widespread criticism on some of its lockdown regulations, the government on Thursday moved to publish new regulations allowing for more e-commerce activity. This means that online stores can sell a whole range of products except for alcohol and tobacco. In the updated regulations published on Thursday, trade …

[ad_1] Two experienced police officers have died from the coronavirus, the national police administration confirmed Thursday. The deaths occur at a time when more than 370 officers tested positive for the virus, with the majority of cases reported in the Western Cape. In a statement, the National Police Commissioner, General …

[ad_1] Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said districts would be assigned individual closure levels to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize at an inter-ministerial meeting on March 24, 2020 detailing how the government will respond before and during the 21-day shutdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Kayleen …

[ad_1] The Liquor Traders Association of South Africa (LTASA) has submitted a document to the government on behalf of its members with recommendations around the sale of alcohol at level 3 lockdown. The association represents 1,410 off-consumption liquor stores that employ over 14,000 people. Alcohol sales will likely be allowed …

[ad_1] The president on Wednesday night said most of the country will move to level three. FILE: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Image: Twitter. CAPE TOWN: Alan Winde, Prime Minister of the Western Cape, wants the entire province to move to level three closure restrictions as soon as possible. The …