What’s happening in South Africa

From the new Level 1 regulations detailed to the Hawks issuing an arrest warrant for Ace Magashule, these are some of your top stories from South Africa this past week

Weekend alcohol sales back as Level 1 rules relaxed


President Cyril Ramaphosa says this move was aimed at ensuring the country’s economic recovery
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146928/weekend-alcohol-sales-back-as-level-1-rules-relaxed/

NDZ gazettes regulations on relaxed alcohol sales, international travel


Booze sales over weekends are back, and all international travel will resume, subject to the traveller providing a valid certificate of a negative test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146909/ndz-gazettes-regulations-on-relaxed-alcohol-sales-international-travel/

Blood supplies run low as Covid-19 bleeds stocks dry


Covid-19 fears means usual venues won’t allow the blood service in, while resumed activity under lockdown level 1 has seen demand for blood increase
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146725/blood-supplies-run-low-as-covid-19-bleeds-stocks-dry/

Hawks confirm warrant of arrest issued for Ace Magashule


The Hawks have confirmed that ANC Secretary General will appear in court on Friday, in connection with the controversial FS asbestos audit project
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146805/hawks-confirm-warrant-of-arrest-issued-for-ace-magashule/

Post Office warns of SMS scam


Members of the public receive an SMS message stating that a parcel addressed to them is being retained because customs fees on it are outstanding
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146772/post-office-warns-of-sms-scam/

 

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