- South African woman stranded in Vietnam is at wits’ end
Mandy Makhanya fulfilled a lifelong dream by travelling overseas to teach English in Vietnam, but little did she know that the Covid-19 pandemic would turn her dream into a nightmare.
- Two policemen killed by drunk driver in lockdown horror crash
The driver is likely to face charges of culpable homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol as well as contravention of the regulations of the Disaster Management Act.
- Covid-19: Relief applications being processes for athletes and artists
The Department of Arts and Culture expressed concern that most applications did not meet the basic requirements. This ranges from insufficient proof of cancellation of events to outstanding basic personal information.
- No festivals, no flea markets: no income for informal traders
The inability to trade at flea markets and festivals has put enormous financial strain on informal traders selling their goods to the public. With the extended lockdown, their financial situation is looking dire.
- Covid-19: Essential service workers will soon be able to renew driver’s and vehicle licences.
Driving schools are also permitted to operate.
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