DA takes govt to court over lockdown regulations"Of course, not all of us will agree on the strategic approach we have taken, but we believe this is an appropriate strategic approach that is appropriate to save the lives of our people. The consultation processes [with the National Coronavirus Command Council] are starting as early as…
DA takes govt to court over lockdown regulationsHe said the capacity of the state has always been a concern, but the government's response to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus has shown improvement in this regard.Ramaphosa said the government was working harder and more effectively than ever. He said the crisis, as a result…
SA beyond Covid-19: How it will shape the future, according to scientists, economists and political mindsHe said government implementation had sometimes been slow and enforcement had sometimes been inconsistent and too harsh.While acknowledging government's shortcomings in its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ramaphosa also committed to, among other things, ensure that "all government decisions…
Level 4 of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations, which has seen some easing of stringent measures that were in place for over a month during the hard lockdown.SEE | Here is a list of what you can and not do under level 4 lockdownWhile these have wrecked an already ailing economy, many agree it had to be…
2020-05-11 08:42 We must be prepared for a new reality in which the fight against Covid-19 becomes part of our daily existence, writes President Cyril Ramaphosa.Dear Fellow South African,Since the beginning of May, when we began the gradual easing of the nation-wide coronavirus lockdown, many people have started returning to work.As part of the phased…
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…