Lockdown

South Africa is unlikely to go on lockdown over monkeypox outbreak.

Many are criticizing Shanghai for how extreme the mass lockdown has become, with rumours of starvation being the cause of death for Noma Blackie.

The mayor of Cape Town has written a formal letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting Covid-19 restrictions to be eased with gatherings.

Alert Level 1 will remain in place for a week, Ramaphosa said.

To effectively combat the new Covid-19 variant we will need to restrict ourselves in a timely and sustainable way.

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla says everything will be done to avoid harsh lockdowns.

Level 1 lockdown comes with relief for partygoers and religious groups.

Tonight the president addressed the nation sharing the latest statistics as well as some light at the end of the tunnel for South Africans.

Recent COVID-19 trends seem to support claims of an impending Level 1 lockdown.

Alcohol sales return on Fridays and these other rules return under Level 2 lockdown.

Speculations of Alert Level 2 is arising after President Ramaphosa has met with all relevant parties: the NCCC and the PCC.

There's a family meeting on the cards.

The government has announced that the National State of Disaster has officially been extended to the 15th of October 2021.