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Marikana
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10 years on: ‘Marikana-The Musical’ returns to SAST [watch]

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Dlamini-Zuma EXTENDS State of Disaster into next month – here’s why

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South Africa does not need a lockdown for fifth Covid-19 wave

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10 years on: ‘Marikana-The Musical’ returns to SAST [watch]

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Dlamini-Zuma EXTENDS State of Disaster into next month – here’s why

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South Africa does not need a lockdown for fifth Covid-19 wave

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State of Disaster ‘to be ended cautiously’ – what does that mean for SA?

By Tom Head22-02-2022 09:07

It’s becoming quite clear that the end of the State of Disaster laws WILL NOT signal the end of COVID-19 interventions in South Africa.

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THREE requirements must be met before SA’s State of Disaster ends

By Tom Head15-02-2022 13:37

The end is certainly nigh for the State of Disaster in South Africa – but Health Minister Joe Phaahla isn’t celebrating just yet.

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Dlamini-Zuma shares ‘concerns’ about ending the State of Disaster

By Tom Head15-02-2022 11:46

The last thing needed to end our State of Disaster regulations next month is a signature from Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. What could go wrong…

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SA Covid vaccination update: How close are we to herd immunity?

By Dean Boyle14-02-2022 12:23

South Africa has set the target of 70% of the population recieving the vaccine in order for herd immunity to be achieved and thus, the return to regular daily activities once more.

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Just in: Ramaphosa confirms State of Disaster WILL END ‘very soon’!

By Tom Head10-02-2022 19:23

No more restrictions, no more lockdowns… coming soon! Cyril Ramaphosa has officially confirmed his intentions to END the State of Disaster.

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Here we go! Dlamini-Zuma ‘preparing to END State of Disaster’

By Tom Head01-02-2022 16:27

The State of Disaster is now on borrowed time, after Minister Dlamini-Zuma confirmed the government is prepping for its lockdown endgame.

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COVID-19: ‘End the National State of Disaster,’ experts say

By Thabo Baloyi27-01-2022 06:37

The National State of Disaster has been in place since March 2020 and is expected to continue at least until 15 February 2022

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SA’s 2nd State of Disaster declared in response to widespread flooding

By Samantha Riddle20-01-2022 17:04

The South African government has officially declared a second State of Disaster in response to widespread flooding.

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‘It’s a good argument’: Ramaphosa open to ending State of Disaster rules

By Storm Simpson19-01-2022 15:29

‘People have all the right to advocate for the dropping of the State of Disaster instrument. We are government, we’ve got to be very rational in everything that we do,’ said Ramaphosa.

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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Saturday 15 January 2022

By Corné van Zyl15-01-2022 05:30

In the latest news in South Africa on Saturday 15 January 2022, the national state of disaster has been extended YET AGAIN.

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Just in: South Africa’s state of disaster extended yet AGAIN

By Corné van Zyl14-01-2022 13:45

The extension considers the need to augment the existing legislation and contingency arrangements undertaken by the organs of state to address the impact of the disaster.

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After 667 days of lockdown, will the State of Disaster finally expire this weekend?

By Tom Head11-01-2022 14:59

We are, almost certainly, in the final season of our COVID Lockdown – and the State of Disaster may soon expire for good…

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‘Drop the State of Disaster’: Push to end ALL restrictions gains momentum

By Tom Head06-01-2022 10:55

Will the State of Disaster restrictions soon come to an end? There is now significant pressure on the government to bring SA out of lockdown.

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Curfew has gone – so will the State of Disaster be scrapped soon?

By Tom Head31-12-2021 11:15

The State of Disaster, set to enter its 22nd month in January, has come under fire after South Africa decided to end its curfew laws.

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Confirmed: State of Disaster to continue into 2022

By Dan Meyer09-12-2021 13:05

South Africa will endure State of Disaster regulations for the 22nd consecutive month, with government confirming the extension on Thursday.

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‘It is deceitful!’ – State of Disaster extension now faces serious challenge

By Tom Head18-11-2021 10:12

The IRR isn’t happy with the State of Disaster extension confirmed this week, and they’re now demanding answers to some tough questions.

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State of Disaster extended AGAIN – but how long can it go on for?

By Tom Head15-11-2021 12:02

Dlamini-Zuma has spoken: The seemingly ‘eternal’ State of Disaster isn’t ending any time soon, after it was extended yet again this weekend.

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‘There is no plan!’ – Dlamini-Zuma criticised for extending State of Disaster

By Tom Head13-10-2021 17:12

Yet again, the State of Disaster laws have been extended – and prominent politicians are now growing impatient with Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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Vaccine passport: Ramaphosa confirms SA looking at ways to implement

By Adrian Ephraim12-09-2021 20:55

After weeks of speculation, Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Sunday night that government is looking at ways to implement a vaccine passport.

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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 10 September 2021

By Adrian Ephraim10-09-2021 10:30

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 10 September 2021, there are growing calls for the scrapping of SA’s state of disaster.

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‘Time to end the State of Disaster’: WC Premier asks to scrap COVID laws

By Tom Head10-09-2021 08:07

Alan Winde now wants South Africa to do something it hasn’t been able to do for the past 18 months, and scrap the COVID-19 State of Disaster laws.

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State of Disaster: Cabinet EXTEND lockdown once again

By Dan Meyer02-09-2021 12:04

South Africa’s National state of disaster will continue until at least October 2021, Cabinet confirmed on Thursday 2 September.

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When will it end? Dlamini-Zuma extends the State of Disaster yet again…

By Andrea Chothia12-08-2021 16:58

We’ve heard this one before, haven’t we? Yes, the National State of Disaster has been extended by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma yet again.

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Breaking: Another ‘State of Disaster’ has been declared in KZN – here’s why

By Tom Head29-07-2021 15:39

Premier Sihle Zikalala has called for help from the national government, after he was forced to declare a new ‘State of Disaster’ in KZN.

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Not just COVID-19: SA now has a SECOND ‘State of Disaster’ to cope with

By Tom Head21-07-2021 10:43

The only thing worse than one State of Disaster, is a second State of Disaster. The impact of ‘drought’ in some provinces has forced the government’s hand.

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