What a ‘snap’ or ‘mini’ lockdown would look like for Cape Town COVID hotspots
According to The Western Cape government, the province is officially experiencing a resurgence of the virus as active cases jumped by more than 52% over...
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UK company announces the launch of a rapid COVID-19 testing service designed for the event industry
British based company, Swallow Events recently announced its partnership with Roche to launch a rapid COVID-19 testing service designed for the events industry. Swallow Events is reportedly the first company...
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Kirstenbosch helps keep Matrics and Learners safe, with free entry for youth until the end of the school year
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden will allow all learners up to Matric FREE entry to Kirstenbosch on Mondays to Fridays from 22 October to 15 December...
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Down from 60 to 22 – here is the updated list of countries banned from entering South Africa
In a statement on Monday, 19 October, The Department of Home Affairs released a reviewed list of countries banned from entering South Africa under lockdown...
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Government announces its plans to ‘control public behaviour’ after lockdown
During a portfolio committee meeting on Tuesday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize proposed regulations to ‘control public behaviour’ once the country finally exits lockdown/national state of...
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Clicks and Dis-Chem both offering COVID-19 antibody tests – but one is faster and more affordable
Retail outlet and pharmacy, Clicks recently announced that it will also be offering Covid-19 antibody tests at its clinics nationwide. This comes shortly after Dis-Chem,...
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Dis-chem now offering drive-through Covid-19 antibody tests
Dis-Chem, in partnership with Lancet Laboratories, is now offering South Africans Covid-19 antibody testing. The chain of pharmacies has set up public drive-through stations across...
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Uber rolls-out new mask verification feature for non-compliant passengers
Since May, Uber have required all riders, drivers, and delivery people to wear a mask or face cover when using the service. Now, the company...
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The 58 countries on South Africa’s banned travel list
South Africa’s borders have officially opened today (1 October 2020). On Wednesday, Ministers from the National Coronavirus Command Council announced a list of countries on...
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Switzerland adds South Africa to its ‘green list’ for travel
The good news continues. Switzerland has moved South Africa on to its green list for travel, meaning South African travellers will not be required to...
