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TIMELINE: South Africa’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the outbreak a National State of Disaster and placed the country under lockdown – the economy came to a standstill, with the exception of essential services.

23 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Winde sends plea as Covid-19 cases surpass first wave in Western Cape

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has pleaded with citizens to adhere to Covid-19 regulations as cases surpass the first wave in the province. The province has 177205 cases with the majority in the Tygerberg area.

22 Dec 2020 7AM 1 min

[LISTEN] Mbalula warns unruly motorists: ‘Rubber bullets will fly’

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has threatened the use of rubber bullets to disperse unruly motorists during the festive season.

22 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

‘Confident’ DA waiting for judgment on Garden Route beach closures

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is confident the Western Cape High Court will overturn government’s decision to close the beaches along the Garden Route.

22 Dec 2020 5AM 2 min

Gauteng opens late online registrations for 2021

The Department of Education in Gauteng has opened its online admission applications for late registration for grades 1 and 8.

22 Dec 2020 4AM 1 min

City of Joburg welcomes PP report into Mashaba, says ‘impunity was order of day’

The City of Johannesburg says it will move swiftly to implement Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s recommendations into some of the dealings of former mayor Herman Mashaba.

22 Dec 2020 3AM 1 min

ANC cancels the party’s birthday celebrations over Covid-19 fears

Spokesperson for the African National Congress (ANC), Pule Mabe, has confirmed that the party scrapped its planned annual January 8th birthday celebrations.

22 Dec 2020 1AM 1 min

State capture commission ‘will be credible’ without Gupta testimony, says Zondo

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says the Gupta brothers do not have to testify before the commission of inquiry into state capture.

21 Dec 2020 8AM 1 min

WATCH: Car burnt to ashes in Sebokeng cash-in-transit heist

There has been another cash-in-transit heist in Gauteng - this time in Sebokeng in the Vaal.

21 Dec 2020 7AM 1 min

Zondo commission to ask High Court for another extension

The commission of inquiry into state capture will approach the High Court next year for another extension for three months.

21 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

‘Christmas Star’ to put on celestial show

Stargazers are in for a treat on Monday when Jupiter and Saturn, the two biggest planets in our solar system, align in a “great conjunction”.

21 Dec 2020 4AM 2 min

Wet Christmas expected in parts of SA

The South African Weather Service has warned that large parts of the country could experience a wet Christmas.

21 Dec 2020 3AM 1 min

N3 Toll Concession: Traffic patterns ‘similar to 2019’

N3 Toll Concession operations manager Thania Dhoogra says heavy traffic volumes are expected to continue between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng until the end of the festive season.

18 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Kouga Municipality to challenge closure of beaches in court

The Kouga Municipality has joined the Western Cape in challenging the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to close its beaches during the festive season.

18 Dec 2020 10AM 1 min

Nathaniel Julies family heartbroken after former cop is granted bail

The family of slain Eldorado Park teen Nathaniel Julies have spoke of their heartbreak after former police officer Voster Netshiongolo was granted bail in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

18 Dec 2020 8AM 1 min

Liquor traders plead for responsible drinking over festive season

Liquor traders and shebeen owners are pleading with South Africans not to ignore Covid-19 regulations and protocols over the festive season. Convener of the Liquor Traders Formation Lucky Ntimane says responsible drinking is now important than ever.

18 Dec 2020 6AM 1 min

SIU raids Matlosana Municipality in NW over PPE corruption

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has raided the offices of the Matlosana Local Municipality in Klerksdorp in North West as part of its investigation into Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement corruption.

18 Dec 2020 5AM 1 min

Expired driver’s licence? You’ll be getting an sms soon

The department’s Theo Nkonki says motorists will be asked to book their dates within seven days.

17 Dec 2020 8AM 2 min

All schools set to reopen January 27, Motshekga confirms

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has confirmed that schools around the country are set to reopen on January 27.

17 Dec 2020 7AM 2 min

DA heading to court over closure of Garden Route beaches

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed court papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge the government’s decision to close the Garden Route beaches over the festive season.