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Gauteng premier David Makhura says the province is compliant with Covid-19 regulations. Image: MOELETSI MABE
GAUTENG PREMIER

Ekurhuleni becomes new Covid-19 hotspot as Gauteng cases reach 2‚400

Gauteng is increasing its stock of personal protective equipment (PPE) in anticipation that the “time ahead is going to be tough”. Premier David Makhura said on Thursday that the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the province as…

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Gauteng premier David Makhura spoke about the positive effects strict alcohol regulation has had on society and the need to extend regulation after the lockdown is lifted.Image: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Antonio Muchave
ALCOHOL SALES

IN QUOTES | ‘Alcohol sales should be regulated even after lockdown’: David Makhura

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says alcohol sales should be regulated even after the lockdown comes to an end. Briefing the media on Tuesday during his visit to a Covid-19 food bank storage in Ekurhuleni, Pretoria, Makhura said Gauteng…

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Gaunteng premier David Makhura has urged residents who are originally from other provinces not to travel back to their home provinces before the national lockdown.Image: GCIS via Flickr
DAVID MAKHURA

Covid-19: Don’t flee back home, Makhura begs Gauteng residents

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has begged residents of the province not to flee to their rural homes because of the national lockdown meant to prevent the spread of Covid-19. After the announcement of a national lockdown by President Cyril…

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