Page 4 - Command Council News Today

Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the wheels are turning quickly within the National Coronavirus Command Council. As the third wave of COVID-19 approaches, interventions on our lockdown restrictions WILL be needed to address the spread. Things are getting mightily real – with both the NCCC and Cyril Ramaphosa now set to spring into action. Will we get a ‘family meeting’ with Ramaphosa next week? The health minister appeared on SABC earlier this morning, to discuss the resurgence of the viru...

Zweli Mkhize has told SABC that the time to implement stricter lockdown restrictions has ‘not arrived yet’ – and stated that President Ramaphosa would be the only person communicating any changes to the current rules. However, the Health Minister also suggested that certain preventative factors may be in place ‘until this time next year’. How dangerous is the Indian variant? His jam-packed interview with the broadcaster sought to play down fears about the so-called ‘Indian variant�...

There is sure to never be another British & Irish Lions series like the 2021 tour to South Africa, thanks to the hurdles Covid-19 has placed in front of it.  The fact that the Springboks will play their first match in 19 months just weeks before they face the British & Lions in the first Test, underlines what a fraught time it has been for rugby, sport in general and the world at large. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, who was appointed in early 2020, faced the very real prospect of taking ch...

Georgia offer Boks some needed preparation before Lions series © Copyright (c) Daily Maverick , All Rights Reserved There is sure to never be another British & Irish Lions series like the 2021 tour to South Africa, thanks to the hurdles Covid-19 has placed in front of it.  The fact that the Springboks will play their first match in 19 months just weeks before they face the British & Lions in the first Test, underlines what a fraught time it has been for rugby, sport in general and the world ...

The third wave of the coronavirus pandemic is expected to begin in Gauteng in around three weeks’ time as all of the province’s districts have seen an increase in infection rates recently, while residents are reducing their adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions. “Even though the case numbers right now seem to some people to be low, they’re actually higher than they were just before we went into the second wave,” said Dr Mary Kawonga from Wits University in a Gauteng Covid-19 P...

North West on staying safe during the Easter weekend Search Polity Note: Search is limited to the most recent 250 articles. To access earlier articles, click Advanced Search and set an earlier date range. To search for a term containing the & symbol, click Advanced Search and use the search headings and/or in first paragraph options. With... Clear Search Sponsored by Sponsored by 1st April 2021 The Provincial Command Council has during its virtual meeting held yesterday, Wed...

WC wine industry cannot afford another ban According to a Business Day article, total exports have declined from a peak level of 525 million litres in 2013 to 319 million litres in 2019. Contributor Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 13:53 Although it is very late in the game, it is critical that government liaises with wine producers regarding policy and initiatives which can be used to ensure stability and productivity in ...

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande briefed the nation on funding decisions on Monday.  Nzimande also clarified various issues, including a pending court case brought by Unisas EFF Student Command Council on students exclusion.  The minister said students benefiting from NSFAS were not eligible for the R350 social relief grant because they are already benefiting from the State.   The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has clarified confusion ...

General Innocent Buthelezi. Members of the Air Force Command Council, retired and serving Generals, Officers Commanding bases and units, Senior and Junior Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, members of the SAAF spouses forum, captains of industry, members from the media, ladies and gentlemen. I bring you warm greetings and best wishes for the new year from the South African Air Force (SAAF) Executive Council. It is my singular honour and privilege to welcome you all back to ...

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa and the Covid-19 National Command Council saved South Africans from many troubles by banning alcohol on 28 December.