Although there’s good news for youngsters who are desperate for their vaccines, those hoping to move out of Level 3 won’t be happy.

The eThekwini Municipality has reopened doors of some of its public amenities as South Africa has now moved to alert level 3.

A new rule under level 3 means you could now be liable for not counting heads when visiting a restaurant or religious gathering.

President Ramaphosa addressed the nation last night and had a lot of important things to say. Unfortunately, his makeup had many feeling super distracted.

The DA’s John Steenhuisen says the curfew is doing irreparable damage to restaurants, small towns and tourism

The North Gauteng High Court had ruled against Cogta Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, over the Level 3 and 4 lockdown measures

Forecasts of both the optimistic AND pessimistic variety have been published this week – after PWC put forward their ‘lockdown roadmap’ for Mzansi.

Ramaphosa’s ‘compromise’ on alcohol restrictions has upset the SA Medical Association, and they’ve torn strips off his Level 3 guidance.

There are still perfectly legal ways to purchase alcohol for off-site consumption over the weekend, despite Level 3 laws kicking in on Wednesday.

The EFF has mainly taken issue with some of the Level 3 lockdown restrictions, particularly the limit on political gatherings

DA leader John Steenhuisen said had government administered the vaccines on time, they would have been able to protect lives and livelihoods

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday 15 June that gatherings will be significantly reduced. See all the limits here:

Well, we had a good run. Level 3 lockdown restrictions have returned to South Africa – and we’ve got a list of the major changes here.

The now-traditional rush to the liquor store, just hours before a family meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, reportedly happened again on Tuesday!

Queue the rush to the liquor store, then: President Ramaphosa will address the nation on Tuesday evening, with Level 3 restrictions ‘on the table’.

When cases rise like this in a largely unvaccinated country, tougher lockdown laws soon follow – and a move towards Level 3 appears to be gaining momentum.

This is what happens when you don’t vaccinate the people: Tougher lockdown restrictions are inevitable, with experts touting ‘Level 3’ as our next move.

The Easter break is already a source of concern for some experts, and the threat of returning to Level 3 regulations has since resurfaced.

The President has left us on a lockdown cliffhanger. During a Q&A session with SANEF, Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that an announcement on Level 3 ‘is coming’.

With Cyril Ramaphosa confirming ‘the end of the alcohol ban’ for SA, bars and restaurants can now supply customers with liquor during Adjusted Level 3.

More family meetings like this, please: Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will soon shift into Adjusted Level 3 of lockdown.

Who’s ready for a family meeting? Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce plans to put SA into Level 2 of lockdown – changing the rules around social gatherings.

According to a statement, surfers found a ‘perfectly legal’ way to bypass beach regulations at a beach in Cape Town.

South Africans have been warned that failure to wear a mask under the current Level 3 lockdown regulations, could result in a criminal record

According to COGTA Minister Dlamini-Zuma, SA needs to meet a set of targets before Level 3 restrictions can be eased or downgraded.

After the main show, we’ve got the encore. Dlamini-Zuma has identified three new Level 3 restrictions that did not feature in Ramaphosa’s ‘family meeting’.

After supporting millions of workers in 2020, UIF TERS ended in October. But with the extension of Level 3 restrictions, the scheme could make a comeback.

The alcohol ban has been extended by Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday evening, after he addressed the nation about Level 3 of lockdown.

Ramaphosa announced that all of SA’s 20 land ports – including Beitbridge – will be closed for exit and entry until 15 February.

We’re just 11 days into a new year, but it already feels like 2020 again: Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the following changes to SA’s Level 3 restrictions.

It’s likely that Cyril Ramaphosa will adjust some of our Level 3 restrictions through a televised address on Monday night. We’ve got the details here.

The church groups are complaining that they were not part of government’s decision to limit the number of people attending services.

Although the majority of Limpopo locals behaved themselves over New Year’s Eve, hundreds of offenders were collared for ignoring Level 3 restrictions.

‘No lockdown rules were broken’, a defiant Gwede Mantashe has insisted, after he attended a mass gathering at a wedding earlier this week.

Several significant liquor groups have blasted the alcohol ban, with one outfit asking the government give the public a ‘limited opportunity’ to buy booze.

The government has vowed to get tough with our rulebreakers: Here’s what ‘lockdown offences’ come with the possibility of jail time during Level 3.

South Africans are waking up to yet another alcohol ban on Tuesday. But there are some (very convoluted) legal ways around these Level 3 restrictions.

With Level 3 lockdown restrictions reintroduced on Tuesday, the NCCC are set to explain our new laws – and we’ve got the live stream here.

Ramaphosa announced that those who fail to adhere to the face mask laws face the possibility of arrest, fines, and even imprisonment.

Under lockdown restrictions, sit-down restaurants are trying to do things differently in order to attract customers.

High ranking SANDF officers were caught on national television lighting up cigarettes, sparking charges of hypocrisy from government

Government has admitted that the reopening of borders for international travel is an issue causing major tension, but that it’s a priority.

Travelling outside your province remains prohibited, but the changes will come as a massive relief to members of the tourism sector.

Mbalula has told taxi drivers to speak to passengers politely”like one would be spoken to on an airplane” by a host or hostess. .

Wearing a mask is now mandatory in public spaces, but to what extent can you be held criminally liable if you fail to follow the new rules?

The EFF have called for an immediate return to Level 5 lockdown following Ramaphosa’s re-instigation of the ban on alcohol

President Ramaphosa has been accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on a vital issue, as the Level 3 lockdown laws remain as clear as mud for some industries.

In a report to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July, Mkhize said that we have entered a period of heightened infection nearing the peak.

Here are the Nu Metro movies that we can’t wait to see.

With rules regarding leisure travel unclear, and relief funding to tour guides not forthcoming, the DA have a bone to pick with Kubayi-Ngubane

It’s been a long lockdown, and many of us will be ready for a road trip. But inter-provincial travel is so near, yet so far at this crucial stage.

The drive-in cinema experience is back in Cape Town. From 4 July you will be able to watch a feature film from the comfort of your vehicle.

Cele said that police can use lethal force if their lives are at risk, and warned that smokers face criminal records for buying cigarettes.

Hotels, lodges, B&Bs and resorts can officially welcome back guests, but must adhere to a strict set of guidelines that can be read here.

Two terms, two different meanings. But with Level 3 laws changing, and taxis going rogue, where do we stand with our intra and inter-provincial guidelines?

From Wednesday, more airports will open for business and even recreational flights will be allowed. But the changes for Level 3 come with warnings.

From today, South Africans will be allowed to visit more venues for the purpose of leisure. Here’s what has officially changed at Level 3.

You can put R100 on red, but going to the homes of friends and relatives is off-limits at Level 3. Here’s where people will be ‘allowed to meet’ next week.

For those of you looking to book a lockdown break, the tourism industry has stated that guests are welcome to visit under ‘intra-provincial travel’ rules.

The Minister of Tourism on Friday evening addressed the nation about changes to the regulations relating to the lockdown and what it would mean for tourism sector.

The Minister of Tourism hosted a virtual media briefing Friday evening, 26 June, to outline the amendment to regulations for casinos under level 3.

The amendments come eight days Ramaphosa announced that further Level 3 measures would be relaxed to reopen the economy.

Researchers at Check Point warn that cybercriminals are taking advantage of businesses transitioning their workforces. Here’s what you need to know.

The Pretoria High Court ruled on Friday that eligibility criteria requiring SMMEs to be BEE compliant needs to be reviewed.

We have good news for all those who are desperate for a trip to the salon. Here’s what you need to know about getting a haircut during level 3.

Tattoo studios can now open under Level 3 lockdown, but only under strict conditions which were revealed on Friday 19 June 2020.

The latest government gazette went into detail about how hairdressers need to prepare their safety protocols, but failed to mention restaurants or hotels.

With accommodation now open, SANParks are nearly ready to invite guests back to some of South Africa’s world famous nature reserves.

Provincial travel has been banned since the beginning of lockdown. But some prominent figures say Advanced Level 3 is the right time to ease restrictions.

Restaurant workers sighed with relief at the President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Wednesday night, but may battle to get customers to come back.

Masina provided a solution for dumbfounded South Africans who can’t believe that they can go to a casino but not visit their families.

In choosing a date for the new Level 3 rules, there are two distinct paths the government can take – and legal challenges are at the heart of them.

It’s official, South Africans will soon be allowed to visit ‘overnight accommodation’ venues during Level 3. But Airbnb won’t get the go-ahead.

Casinos will be permitted to reopen, following the latest address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday.

Ramaphosa did not reinstate the ban on the sale of alcohol, as many feared he might, but said that responsible drinking is a priority.

We were made to wait, but Cyril Ramaphosa has officially confirmed that South Africa will soon be moving to an Advanced Level 3 of lockdown.

We’ve got a lockdown announcement – about our Level 3 status – coming from President Ramaphosa on Wednesday. Here’s what time the live stream starts.

We’re at a very ‘inbetween’ stage of lockdown right now, on the border of Level 3 and Advanced Level 3 – but why is Ramaphosa staying quiet?

The government’s next lockdown move – ‘Advanced Level 3’ – trended on Tuesday, with social media users mocking both the name and the new regulations.

Cabinet is set to announce how South Africa will move to ‘Advanced Level 3’ at some point this week. But how does this status differ from Level 2?

Good news if you’ve missed sitting in a restaurant, or desperately need a tattoo fix: Advanced Level 3 regulations are set for imminent implementation.

South Africa looks set to ease its lockdown rules even further this week. Here’s what changes for us once we reach ‘Advanced Level 3’.

Level 2 allows people to travel between provinces, and this stage of lockdown will be a big step forward for SA – even if we have to wait a while for it.

From Wednesday, a number of Level 3 lockdown restrictions are likely to be eased by the government – here’s what will be up for discussion.

Despite being blocked from a return at this stage Canoeing SA remain confident of facilitating a return to training for top paddlers.

According to GolfRSA courses will be required to undergo strict hygiene compliance protocols set out by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture before opening.

That “gulp” you can hear isn’t just from drinkers cracking a cold one: Bheki Cele has revealed that a second alcohol ban is on the cards.

Lockdown changes are seemingly on the horizon for South Africans. However, we will have to wait a little longer before Level 3 adjustments are made.

Leaders in the Western and Eastern Capes – as well as KZN and Gauteng – have suggested that an alcohol ban could be introduced on a provincial basis.

Bheki Cele’s latest statement may be a cause of concern for South Africa’s alcohol enthusisasts. The minister has linked drinking to a surge in murders.

Messages are doing the rounds suggesting that the alcohol ban will return, South Africans find themselves in a renewed state of panic.

The first week since the lifting of the ban on alcohol sales, has been one of concern to healthcare facilities.

While some places of worship are operating again under Level 3, many have remained closed.

Level 3 still has its limitations. Here’s why you’re going to have to be extra careful if you are planning to drink alcohol this weekend.

As one of the few industries barred from reopening during Level 3 of lockdown, gyms are now making their case to return – but a long wait is on the cards.

Neighbourhood, farm watch and farm watch groups can operate again after they were prohibited during Level 4 and 5.

South Africans will now be able to explore the great outdoors as SANParks announces some of its open access parks will be open from this month.

A glimmer of hope lies upon the horizon for Capetonians and tourists alike as the popular Mariner’s Wharf will partially reopen under level three.

The long wait for the reopening of liquor stores has come to an end on Monday, as Level 3 comes into effect. But the queues outside Tops have been hectic.

The ban on alcohol and tobacco sales has dominated the South African media landscape since the beginning of the lockdown on 27 March. But what about the more pressing social issues?