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Deputy President David Mabuza was in parliament on Thursday for a question-and-answer session. Image: Masi Losi
COMMAND COUNCIL

Parliament is still in charge, not Covid-19 command council: Mabuza

The national coronavirus command council (NCCC) has not stripped parliament of its powers to hold ministers managing the Covid-19 crisis accountable. This is according to Deputy President David Mabuza, who on Thursday appeared in…

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The issue of the sale of alcohol and cigarette sales during level 3 has sparked fierce debate within the National Command Council. Image: 123RF/foodandmore
ALCOHOL

Draft level 3 regulations allow alcohol sales, but renew tobacco ban

Co-operative governance minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has tabled draft level 3 regulations that propose lifting the ban on alcohol sales, but extending the prohibition on cigarette sales. The regulations also propose opening up all…

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ADDICTION

OPINION: Stop smokers’ suffering

Smokers around the country are finding the current ban on the sale of tobacco products a travesty that could easily be resolved. Reporter, Rob Knowles, shares his opinion on the subject. The government’s lockdown is probably what is…

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