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High-ranking politicians have spoken out after President Cyril Ramaphosa's Level 2 announcement.Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed the downgrade, while his party leader, John Steenhuisen, criticised Ramaphosa.Steenhuisen said the continued national state of disaster was a way to keep a select few in power.Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the Level 2 lockdown announcement…

The Western Cape is considering some solutions to ensure the alcohol industry survives the Covid-19 pandemic and is not hit by an unemployment pandemic, writes Alan Winde. The new alcohol ban announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week has understandably resulted in many emotionally charged responses.On the one hand, excessive and dangerous alcohol consumption is resulting in…

Premier Alan Winde warns the booze ban will inflict serious harm on the economy.The ban on domestic tourism will "decimate" the industry, with predicted 50% job losses, says Winde who will petition Ramaphosa "urgently" to lift it.But Winde agrees on making wearing masks "the new normal".Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa…

determine levels is whether we are prepared to provide care to every person who needs it at the time they need it."PODCAST | ...ONE MORE THING: Western Cape ahead of curve, some areas are ready for Level 2 says WindeAs part of the measures taken to curb infections, Winde said the province had adopted a "targeted hot…

Western Cape proposes to move to Level 3 lockdown as soon as possibleHe added the province was constantly working with experts as well as the national and provincial government, and also questioning its modelling and planning.But Winde said one thing was certain: There were only two Covid-19 hot spots in the province - Witzenberg and…