Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says their lockdown recommendations to the NCCC will be based on the trend of COVID-19 cases

Many reckon that President Cyril Ramaphosa could impose tighter lockdown restrictions much sooner than we would expect

Should South Africa expect a harder lockdown anytime soon? President Cyril Ramaphosa says they’ll monitor the situation

Pearl Thusi has clapped back at tweeps who hailed her British Airways business class rant a “nice life problem”…

Here is everything you need to know about the updated regulations for SA’s adjusted level 1 lockdown, including changes for schools and travel.

Not sitting pretty: Miss South Africa fans are annoyed at the announcement that they have to provide proof of their vaccination and cough up for two tickets to attend the beauty pageant…

The Department of Health has announced Gauteng hospitals are open to patient visitors under Alert level 1. Visits will run for 15 minutes.

Alcohol traders have asked Ramaphosa to drop all liquor restrictions in lockdown level 1, because their jobs are still unsafe.

SA’s to Alert Level 1 was met with strong reactions like … “Weird how we’re at level 1, they’re being nice just before voting time.”

Ramaphosa said that lockdowns will only come to an end once government meets its vaccine target by December, and there’s a lot of work to do.

It’s been one hell of a wait, but President Ramaphosa has suggested that the return of crowds to stadiums and concerts isn’t so far away.

It looks good, we have to say. South Africa is now back at Level 1 – the most relaxed of all lockdown phases. Here’s a full list of the biggest changes.

You love to see it: Medical experts are now increasingly confident that our next step after moving to Level 1 will be to ditch lockdowns altogether.

Next stop, Level 1: Details of a high-stakes lockdown meeting – including Cyril Ramaphosa and our provincial premiers – were made public on Wednesday.

The PWC ‘lockdown roadmap’ presents three possible scenarios for the next few months – with Level 1 and Level 3 featuring extensively.

It’s about time for a family meeting, by the looks of things. South Africa is now ready for a shift to Level 1, and the ball is in Ramaphosa’s court.

Our short stay at Level 2 looks set to come to an end soon – but with South Africa now on the cusp of Level 1 restrictions, it won’t all be plain sailing.

Winde called for an end to the National State of Disaster. He said he would request ‘a clear plan for its termination, with set timeframes’ from government.

It looks like we are edging closer towards the closest thing to freedom we’ve known in the past 18 months, and experts can now see Level 1 over the horizon.

Things are likely to move quite quickly in Mzansi this month – and the case for a swift shift to Level 1 of lockdown is now backed by the data.

If we’re shifting through the lockdown gears, Level 1 may actually be closer than we think. Here’s what could help loosen restrictions in SA.

There’s a partial alcohol ban in place for the Easter weekend – but at Adjusted Level 1, the list of activities we’re banned from doing remains quite short.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Tuesday, 30 March 2021.

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With SA likely to face tougher lockdown restrictions over Easter, the timing of these Level 1 amendments is a little confusing: Here are all the changes.

A new political campaign to further ease lockdown laws has been launched this week – just eight days after South Africa moved forward to Level 1.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has officially gazetted the new Level 1 regulations, and those planning to flout the lockdown can still land themselves in hot water.

Political parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphoa’s announcement of moving the country to Level 1 of the lockdown, emphasising the importance of economic recovery

Bars and restaurants, rejoice: Drinkers now have more time to buy alcohol. They can also stay out later, and meet with more people under Level 1 laws.

Go forth and socialise… in a responsible manner: With Level 1 restrictions now coming into force, it allows South Africans to take part in bigger gatherings.

What a way to finish the month. Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will now move to Level 1 of lockdown – here are the biggest changes.

Is Level 1 loading? Time will tell. But we’ve got all eventualities covered here, as we look at the major lockdown changes that are likely to happen next.

A forecast published by PWC anticipates that South Africa *may* return to Level 5 lockdown restrictions this winter, before getting to Level 1 – and beyond.

The Solidarity movement said the infection rate has dropped to such an extent that it would be irrational not to move SA to Level 1 lockdown.

If you’re catching a flight soon, you’ll need to note these new changes coming for Level 1 of lockdown – travel restrictions will be relaxed further.

Ramaphosa announced several amendments to the disaster management act and level 1 lockdown during his address to the nation n Wednesday.

If you were hoping that Thursday was going to be the final day of lockdown and the State of Disaster in SA, we have bad news for you.

With stunning beaches, swish hotels, and shopping for miles, it isn’t hard to see why Dubai’s become a celebrity playground.

The government has announced a set of updates for our Level 1 lockdown laws, including directives for workplaces, religious gatherings and travel.

While the gradual reopening of South Africa’s borders from 1 October 2020 is a welcome announcement, travel is set to become much more complex in the months to come.

Borders are open. But, planning our first international post-lockdown escape may not be as simple as we think…

We’ve put together a map of all countries that are not allowed to send tourists to South Africa, as new international travel laws take effect on Thursday.

A categorisation model will be used to determine to what extent international travel from low, medium and high risk countries is permitted.

The ‘banned travel list’ for Level 1 have been revealed: Here’s where you can fly off to – and there’s also a list of countries whose citizens cannot visit SA.

One of the jewels in East Africa’s crown, Zanzibar can only be described as a slice of tropical heaven.

South Africa is just a few days away from reopening its borders at Level 1. But what can we expect to see from the soon-to-be-published travel list?

According to the CSIR, there’s been a notable uptick in the number of new COVID-19 cases this week – here’s the data that has been turning heads…

We’ve had the cake, now it’s time for the proverbial icing: Three amendments to the Level 1 lockdown laws have been made on Wednesday.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has identified a total of 30 areas in South Africa which are classed as ‘gender-based violence (GBV) hotspots’.

Cele said that the Western Cape reported the most lockdown arrests since March, with Gauteng the second most badly behaved province.

Level 1 is here, but so is Bheki Cele. The Police Minister has some bad news for alcohol enthusiasts ahead of Heritage Day on 24 September.

As part of Level 1, the government is set to publish a list of countries that will be deemed ‘too high-risk’ for international travel from SA.

This serves as a timely reminder for the complacent few: Level 1 still comes with restrictions, and Dlamini-Zuma has reeled-off the banned activities.

NDZ said that government is continuing to take a “cautious approach” to the sale of alcohol during Level 1, with weekend trading prohibited.

Planning a trip abroad? You’ll need to see this: Minister Dlamini-Zuma has given us a definitive checklist for international travel during Level 1.

NDZ has explained in more details the new laws that pertain to public and social gatherings during Level 1 lockdown.

With Level 1 of lockdown coming into effect next week, laws around alcohol sales are easing. But in the eyes of some organisations, the rules are all wrong.

European Airlines indicate a willingness to resume scheduled operations to Johannesburg and Cape Town from 1 October.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is set to outline the full details of our Level 1 lockdown regulations on Friday: Here’s what time the live stream starts.

Australians and permanent residents wanting to return to Australia are facing delays due to restrictions on the number of passengers that may enter the country each week.

The updated regulations for international travel are set to be revealed on Friday afternoon – but some countries could remain off-limits.

The tourism sector has reiterated its pledge to keep travellers and staff safe with the partial reopening of international tourism and travel.

The red berets have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government of promoting so-called ‘white capitalist interests,’ during the COVID-19 lockdown

How exactly will international travel through South Africa work? We’ve got the latest Level 1 guidelines for entering and leaving the country here.

President Ramaphosa has served with lockdown tradition, announcing that Level 1 will come into force ‘at midnight on Sunday’ – but clarity is still needed.

Ramaphosa said that alcohol sales will be permitted on Fridays under Level 1 lockdown, with weekend sales still prohibited.

Dust your suitcases down, because international travel will officially be allowed under Level 1 regulations. However, there are some major exceptions to note.

Cyril Ramaphosa has told the nation that South Africa will advance to Level 1 of lockdown – outlining all the major changes we can expect to see.

The international borders are likely to open as we move to Level 1 of lockdown – but according to the insiders, the first phase will be steady-going.

A shift to Level 1 essentially means that our borders are reopening – but tourists from some countries may ‘not be allowed’ to visit South Africa.

Level 1 is a tantalising prospect, but experts warn that we can’t afford to get complacent, with new strains of the virus possibly emerging.

As the curve flattens, South Africa has moved to the brink of lockdown Level 1. Here are the rules that are most – and least – likely to change.

After a positive start to September, Level 1 of lockdown is fast approaching South Africa – and the government is already eyeing-up some significant changes.

With calls growing for international travel to resume during Level 1, Mbalula has said that the NCCC is soon to decide on a course of action.

Both Ramaphosa and Mkhize have hinted that groups of more than 50 people will be allowed to convene during Level 1 of the lockdown.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize offered hope that the country will soon move to Level 1 lockdown, but warned that citizens must remain cautious.

Hoping to re-boost their tourism sectors, a host of trendy destinations in Europe are offering an array of incentives to attract you to their shores once possible.

As we edge closer to lockdown Level 1, it’s time to start cultivating excitement about our ceaseless travel possibilities – including Bern in Switzerland, one of Europe’s most refined capitals.

Our current lockdown restrictions may seem quite liberating, but Level 1 will bring even more normality back into our lives – here’s what will change next.