Latest articles on lockdown regulations

Trail of Covid cases on trial in the courts

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 13 Aug 2020

Since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the state of disaster in March, the government’s lockdown regulations have been the subject of public scrutiny and ire

Some are more equal than others

Opinion Paddy Harper - 31 Jul 2020

It’s do what we say, not what we do, as the ANC lays Andrew Mlangeni to rest

Editorial: ANC, stop hurting our country

Editorial Editorial - 31 Jul 2020

The ANC either does not understand the best interests of those it was elected to serve — or it knows and doesn’t care

Students ‘dreams are crumbling’

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 25 Jul 2020

Those at historically disadvantaged universities feel abandoned while their peers at richer institutions continue with their studies

The glass is half empty

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 23 Jul 2020

The ban on alcohol sales does not only affect liquor companies — it ripples lethally through other related businesses such as the bottle and packaging industry, which, if it closed, would mean job losses

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The government is ‘not afraid of the taxi industry’ — Fikile Mbalula

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 17 Jul 2020

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that the decision to allow taxis to operate at full capacity is driven by ‘rationale’, not fear

Eusebius McKaiser: Ramaphosa may want to swap title of president for mister

Coronavirus Eusebius McKaiser - 16 Jul 2020

The president and the National Coronavirus Command Council have turned taxis into vectors of death

Mask rules are not meant to ‘criminalise’ the public

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

Shop owners and taxi drivers can now refuse entry to people who defy mandatory mask-wearing regulations

Pandemic-induced human rights violations a double tragedy to humanity

Africa Webster Zambara - 6 Jul 2020

The conflation of human rights violations and a pandemic leave the most vulnerable marginalised. Equitable and democratic societies are needed to fight against this

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Cape Town suspends metro cops involved in eviction of naked man

Coronavirus Lester Kiewit - 1 Jul 2020

Four police officers are being investigated after a video of them evicting a man, who had been bathing at the time, was circulated on social media

Editorial: We must treat GBV as a pandemic

Editorial Editorial - 18 Jun 2020

It has been easier to get someone arrested for breaking lockdown regulations than to get the authorities to respond to calls from women who are being beaten to death

Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on measures to manage the spread of Covid-19

Coronavirus Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2020

The President’s address follows a number of meetings of the Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council and the Presidential Coordinating Council

Rabid denialist unhinged me

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 11 Jun 2020

Paddy Harper's getting a Covid-19 Ters payout, the government works and life is more free. He was happy until Maskless Muppet pitched

Don’t take the bait, Dr Killjoy

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 5 Jun 2020

I’m going fishing on Friday. Watch the sun rise, smoke a spliff, tangle a line in the sea. Unless NDZ is tempted to do a level U-turn

A lifeline for the homeless people in eThekwini

Coronavirus Paddy Harper - 5 Jun 2020

eThekwini plans to retain permanent and safe open spaces for people with nowhere to sleep

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Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

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Say hello to lockdown lite

Mg Reporters - 13 Aug 2020

After months of the strictest Covid-19 restrictions in the world, it seems we are in line for a further easing of the regulations

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally