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Confirmed: Curfew lifted, alcohol sales back, exercise at any time, but tobacco still banned
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday about developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of Covid-19.
He announced that the whole country would be moving to alert level 3 on 1 June.
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Home Life
Add character to a room with indoor trailing plants
A humid bathroom, kitchen or warm living room offers the perfect micro-climate for ferns.
Travel
The future of travel after Covid-19: Part 2
Social distancing may naturally ease overtourism, and the global shutdown is poised to drop carbon emissions by 8% in 2020.
Travel
Camping: Enjoy the essence of the tented life
Because campsites are often located in or near wildlife reserves, it is a good way to expose youngsters to our natural flora and fauna.
Athletics
Paralympic star Zanele Situ: ‘I’ll never give up’
Zanele Situ has cemented her place among the nation’s Paralympic icons.
Motoring News
South Africa’s favourite bakkie for less than R120k
When things do get tough like this, you start to think more with your head than you do with your heart.
Editorials
Cele dodges the tobacco, booze ban hot potato
It is clear the lockdown regulations have made criminals of otherwise law-abiding South African citizens, but have made the tobacco and booze mafia immeasurably wealthier.
Editorials
Shopping without malls could rejuvenate economic world
Perhaps, in the way nature has healed because of the absence of humans during lockdown, so too, the economic world might return to the old ways … of small shops and personal service.
Columns
Lockdown Diaries: Please spare a thought for taxi industry
I’m asking Mr Ramaphosa on their behalf: please help. They need some form of relief to have hope for tomorrow.
Columns
The ANC wants to reshape SA … into what?
By bringing the economy to its knees, the virus gives SA a chance ‘to start all over’ – but the lay of the land looks to be mostly sloping towards disaster.
features
Lana Marks: US ambassador to SA a real Jill of all trades
Born in the Eastern Cape town of East London, where she learnt isiXhosa and Afrikaans before later attending Wits University, Marks’ friendship with Trump spans 20 years.
Columns
Orchids and Onions – Aero’s light-as-air ad is still a winner
New Balance South Africa, you get a ‘The Answer’s No! Now What’s the Question?’ customer-service Onion for shooting yourselves in the foot.
Education
Hopes and fears abound over back-to-school plans
Opinion is divided about the merits of pupils returning to school, with some doubting government’s ability to ensure all the necessary Covid-19 protocols are in place, and others saying kids are safer in their classrooms than at home.
Business Work halted at AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine after 53 employees test positive for Covid-19
Editorials
Shopping without malls could rejuvenate economic world
Perhaps, in the way nature has healed because of the absence of humans during lockdown, so too, the economic world might return to the old ways … of small shops and personal service.
WATCH: Joburg businessman buys Lamborghini, Jeep and three Porsches on same day
The man has inspired some young people on social media but warnings about Sam Chabalala have also been offered.
Crime Cop killed in alleged hijacking incident in Mpumalanga
A suspect shot at the officers.
General Speedster arrested for clocking 213km/h in Gauteng, driver reportedly a prominent footballer
11 speedsters were arrested since Friday.
General NW officer in court for allegedly stealing cigarettes worth R6K from evidence locker
The stolen cigarettes were recovered.
Covid-19 Delay in delivery of PPE, so KZN asks school staff to return on Thursday
The two parties agreed on certain matters
General Eskom loses patience with non-paying Mpumalanga municipalities, caps power supply
One of the towns hardest hit by this capping is Bethal.
Infection Updates Covid-19 cases confirmed at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in KZN – Health MEC
Simelane-Zulu finally confirmed it.
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Paralympic star Zanele Situ: ‘I’ll never give up’
Zanele Situ has cemented her place among the nation’s Paralympic icons.
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Ntseki open to working with Baxter
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has explained his reasons for visiting Kaizer Chiefs headquarters in Naturena.
Sport
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Clijsters determined to press on with comeback
Kim Clijsters is looking forward to returning to the US Open even though the coronavirus pandemic means that since her second comeback from retirement she has spent more time with her family.
Lifestyle
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Marakele: A suicidal drive for life-affirming beauty
Marataba Lodge is sharing its beauty through digital safaris in a time where finding beauty in your daily life is not always easy.
Business
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The trader who called the 2020 oil crisis
French oil trader Pierre Andurand was catapulted into the spotlight this year after correctly betting that the deadly novel coronavirus would spark a sub-zero oil market collapse.
Opinion
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Cele dodges the tobacco, booze ban hot potato
It is clear the lockdown regulations have made criminals of otherwise law-abiding South African citizens, but have made the tobacco and booze mafia immeasurably wealthier.
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WIN with Parenty’s birthday and NESTLÉ NESPRAY – Day 12
We have another chance for you to win an awesome hamper with Parenty! Share with us your most cherished mommy moment that best showcases what you love the most about being a mom and win a NESTLÉ Hamper with NESTLÉ NESPRAY valued at R2 000
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South Africa’s favourite bakkie for less than R120k
When things do get tough like this, you start to think more with your head than you do with your heart.
World
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Bodies from the sky: horror as plane crashes among homes in Pakistan
‘He was alive. He was speaking. He asked me to save him. I forcefully tried to pull him out, but his legs were badly stuck in the emergency door,’ Raja Amjad said.
