Tag: lockdown
Craft brewers battling to survive blanket ban on alcohol
According to a survey conducted by The Craft Brewers Association of South Africa (CBASA), the vast majority of local craft brewers don't see themselves...
SAB to challenge third alcohol ban in court
The South African Breweries (SAB) is heading to court to challenge the constitutionality of the third alcohol ban, which came into effect when South...
South Africa hits grim milestone as it considers tougher restrictions
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said that South Africa hit a ‘grim milestone’ on Wednesday (6 January) after it reported more than 20,000 new...
South Africa notes increase of spam calls as lockdown eases
With the pandemic breaking out earlier this year and countries going into various lockdowns, there has been a significant change in communication behaviour and...
Agribusiness confidence rises to its highest level in 6 years
Following a notable recovery to 51 points in quarter three of 2020, the Agbiz/IDC #Agribusiness Confidence Index rose to 61 points in quarter four,...
Sleep disorders related to life in lockdown
2020, unfortunately, has been a year that has not brought us much happiness, and for a significant proportion of individuals, sleep disturbances have added...
First Great White Shark spotted in Gansbaai since lockdown
Shark cage diving and conservation research company Marine Dynamics spotted their first Great White shark off the coast of Gansbaai since lockdown was lifted.
The...
‘Lockdown still hitting SA citizens hard financially’
While the general economic impact of Covid-19 in South Africa has received much attention, citizens have expressed “strong concerns” about the financial consequences of...
All teachers must return to work on Monday, says DBE
About 22 500 teachers across the country were granted concessions to work from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Basic Education is now calling...
World may only return to normal in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, disrupting what we once new as normal life. Chief science officer at the World Health Organization...
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