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Another top scientist says experts are being sidelined News24 reported that the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on Covid-19 came out in support of Professor Glenda Gray, who spoke out against some of the government's regulations during lockdown. She accused the government of not consulting the country's top scientists on lockdown regulations.Professor François Venter on Sunday…

After nearly 60 days of tough Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a drop to Level 3, bringing a significant easing of measures to combat the deadly pandemic. However, with the easing of restrictions, came a warning from the president: "…the risk of a massive increase in infections is now greater than it has…

Lockdown: Informal Traders Alliance pleads with NCCC to lift tobacco banThe EFF has demanded that the government reconsider the "premature, senseless and reckless re-opening" of the economy and schools, until scientific evidence shows it is safe to do so.  The party has also demanded that, once schools open, various safety measures be implemented. These include…

decided not to resume campus-based activity during Level 4, including at all universities and TVET (technical vocational education and training) colleges, both public and private, News24 previously reported. The only exception has been for final-year clinical students, who have had a controlled return under strict conditions.Last week, the Department of Higher Education and Training presented…

Dam levels remain steady despite lack of rainfall - water department"Recording a minor decrease, the Sterkfontein Dam is this week 93.4% less compared with the 93.5% last week. The current levels of the dam are the same as last year at the same time," said Ratau.Dwindling levelsHe added the Bloemhof Dam had recorded an upsurge…