Private hospitals await clarity on government’s vaccine roll-out plans

Marvin Charles|Published

The national Department of Health has remained adamant that it will be the sole purchaser of vaccines

Liquor traders and restaurant industry plead to sell alcohol again

Marvin Charles|Published

The Liquor Traders Association of South Africa is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to review the current Covid-19 regulations urgently

Ramaphosa meets with premiers as rumours of further restrictions grow

Marvin Charles|Published

Provinces concerned with soaring Covid-19 infections and the impact of the lockdown restrictions on their economies met President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday.

Ramaphosa, Dlamini-Zuma head to SCA over tobacco ban ruling

Marvin Charles|Published

Dlamini Zuma, together with president Cyril Ramaphosa, are not backing down from the tobacco fight.

“Government needs to give firm timelines on vaccine roll-out”

Marvin Charles|Published

Mark Heywood, veteran activist and executive director of Section27, said there is no proper plan and the government has only given South Africans assurance, nothing ...

Sale of tobacco allowed 'for now’ says Dlamini Zuma

Marvin Charles|Published

Smokers can breathe a sigh of relief as the sale of tobacco under the new level 3 rules.

Harsher lockdown restrictions loom as Covid-19 infections put a strain on health-care facilities

Marvin Charles|Published

“We must warn South Africans that we will need to review the current restrictions and consider further measures. ”

Garden Route beaches to remain closed, WC High Court rules

Marvin Charles|Published

The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of the closure of Garden Route beaches.

Coronavirus Command Council could not agree on best way forward

Marvin Charles|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Monday on developments in SA’s Covid-19 response.

WATCH: Family resorts to court to evict tenant from R10m Hout Bay mansion

Marvin Charles|Published

The magistrate interdicted the Vollmer family from interfering with Mitchell while he occupied the property until eviction proceedings take place next year.

Warning that Black Friday, year-end shopping sprees could serve as Covid 'superspreaders'

Mwangi Githathu and Marvin Charles|Published

Black Friday and traditional end-of-year functions could serve as Covid-19 “superspreaders” as the number of infections have spiked warned experts.

Brackenfell High School matrics write exams despite outside chaos as EFF protest

Marvin Charles|Published

CAPE TOWN – Chaos ensued as the EFF descended on Brackenfell to protest against alleged racism at Brackenfell High School. A permit was granted for the EFF to protest ...

Housing budget may be slashed in mid-term budget

Marvin Charles|Published

There are fears that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement will cut deep into the Housing Budget.

SA wine industry in trouble after losing R400m weekly during alcohol ban

Marvin Charles|Published

Based on projections, 60 to 80 wineries face possible closure and an estimated 22,000 jobs could be lost - Vinpro

Nightclubs face ruin as they are still barred from opening

Marvin Charles|Published

According to Dlamini Zuma, it becomes difficult to control crowds in nightclubs.

Minister warns restaurant owners: You will be arrested if you break curfew

Marvin Charles|Published

She urged businesses in the tourism sector to comply with regulations, including the curfew.

No turning back as NDZ annuls level 3 regulations

Marvin Charles|Published

This means that she cannot, as she had done previously and as was generally feared, return to level 3 regulations, except if a system for level 3 is again promulgated. ...

“Level 0 the only option to save economy”

Marvin Charles|Published

“There is really a minimum the government can do, the economy is in deep trouble and we need to reopen it as soon as possible. The most appropriate level to be on ...

Dlamini Zuma’s medical case against tobacco ‘smoke and mirrors’

Marvin Charles|Published

The government’s decision to ban the sale of tobacco has violated the rights of consumers, Batsa said.

Legal challenge to cigarette ban in court

Marvin Charles|Published

British American Tobacco SA’s challenge of cigarette ban in court.

The country's unemployment rate expected to reach 50%

Marvin Charles|Published

There were 1. 9 million UIF applications in the first two weeks of the national lockdown.

Lockdown leaves new property owners in a predicament

Marvin Charles|Published

It emerged recently that property owners have been unable to move into their new homes due to the government's lockdown regulations.

'Make DStv cheaper demand over 200 000 subscribers

Marvin Charles|Published

A petition, which has as many as 200 000 signatures, has been circulating on social media, urging the satellite service to give customers a subscription reprieve. ...

'Ill-considered tobacco ban impacts health, welfare of millions across SA'

Marvin Charles|Published

Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association, which represents eight tobacco manufacturers, is challenging the ban on the sale of cigarettes.

Covid-19 lockdown: Let us have a beer, smoke, urge lobbyists

Marvin Charles|Published

Lobby groups are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to relax regulations to allow the sale of liquor and cigarettes