Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has opposed an argument by a group of restaurants against the alcohol ban. In court papers filed, Dlamini-Zuma said the restriction on on-site consumption of alcohol was rational and lawful. The government was taken to court by a group of restaurants, led by Cape Town-based Chefs Warehouse. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has disputed a…
By Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Victoria Jones/PA Images Everyone in the UK should wear a face covering, says Royal Society president Everyone in the UK should wear a face covering, the president of the Royal Society has said. In a statement published today, Venki Ramakrishnan…
Polokwane High Court ordered the release of two doctors who were forcefully quarantined at a facility in Modimolle.The Limpopo cabinet and top officials of the mining houses have been engaged in several virtual meetings over the forceful quarantine of workers for up to 14 days.READ | Implats closes Marula mine as 'cluster' of workers tests positive for…
Follow our rolling Covid-19 coverage hereNews24 travelled around Pretoria, speaking to several people who conceded that they, their friends and family had started breaking regulations, venting their frustrations over the protracted lockdown. Tshwane CBD and surrounding areas Driving around the Tshwane CBD, Sunnyside and Arcadia, it was clear the roads were not as busy as…
Click here if you want to submit a question about the coronavirus.Trust Index: Pulse oximeterIn the hospital, many people are put on monitors called pulse oximeters, which work by painlessly shining a special red light through the pad of your finger or your earlobe and detecting how much can be seen from the other side.The…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…