Tag: lockdown

SA moving to level 3 lockdown as third wave infections surge

Alert level 3 lockdown to take effect from midnight this evening, as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation over a surge in COVID-19.

SA moving to adjusted level 2 lockdown tomorrow to curb rising infections

The country moves to an adjusted level 2 lockdown tomorrow, as we need to curb the rising infections to avoid a fully fledged third wave.

Around 1 million people went to Ster-Kinekor since lockdown re-opening

The Ster-Kinekor theatre chain opened again last August.

The COVID-19 aftershock is already hitting SMEs

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on SMEs is starting to cause harm and we’re on a slippery slope.

SA to move to level 1 lockdown as vaccine rollout ramps up

This evening’s presidential address confirmed a move to level 1 lockdown, as well as more COVID-19 vaccines landing locally.

OneDayOnly prioritises alcohol delivery following President’s easing of restrictions

Following the President’s easing of lockdown restrictions, OneDayOnly is focusing on getting alcohol purchases delivered to customers quickly.

South Africa to remain in adjusted level 3 lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation this evening, confirming that adjusted level 3 lockdown measures remain in place.

South Africa to enter adjusted level 3 lockdown from midnight

An adjusted level 3 lockdown takes effect this evening, with SA staying at that level until 15th January 2021.

President issues festive season warning as tighter lockdown restrictions take effect

Following the recent rise in new daily infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms two more COVID-19 hotspots and tighter lockdown restrictions for SA.

President Ramaphosa confirms increased restrictions for COVID-19 hotspots

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality has been deemed a COVID-19 hotspot, with level 2-esque restrictions now in place for the region.

We don’t want to go back to working in an office say South African SME employees

To nobody’s surprise, employees have rather enjoyed working from home and want a rethink of pre-COVID-19 working conditions.

How diversification helped Adapt IT remain robust during this pandemic year

Recently publishing its financial year-end results, Adapt IT CEO, Sbu Shabalala, offers insight into how the company remained viable during a pandemic.

htxt.africast – SA education in 2020 and the digital divide

We’ve brought in two local experts on the South African education sector for this week’s africast, focusing on a chaotic 2020 and what next year may hold.

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South Africa moving to Alert Level 1 at midnight on 20th September

Following tonight’s national address, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms move to Lockdown Alert Level 1 for the country, starting next week.

Here’s what level 2 lockdown restrictions look like

Level 2 lockdown means weddings, concerts and social visits can take place, with limitations.

These are jobs being advertised locally during lockdown

According to Gumtree’s recent adverts, jobs in sales, construction and logistics are most in-demand locally.

72.9% of South African students turned to home schooling during lockdown

During lockdown only 34.6% of students made us of special online education platforms.

Public schools to go on four week break starting 27th July, but Matrics get a week

The President addressed the nation earlier this evening, announcing a new batch of closures for public schools in the country.