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ABSURDITY

The increasing absurdity of Patel’s red pen

HILTON TARRANT from MoneyWeb “The latest clothing and motor dealer regulations are so illogical they’re laughable” Published by National Employer Association South Africa. Parts of the article have been highlighted by NEASA’s Media…

  • Rob Knowles
Trade and industry minister minister Ebrahim Patel said the country does not need to stay at level 4 for a specific number of weeks but can move rapidly to a lower level should risks be mitigated. Picture: BLOOMBERG/WALDO SWIEGERS Image: BLOOMBERG/WALDO SWIEGERS
GOOD NEWS

Good news – SA could move ‘swiftly’ to level 3 restrictions, parliament told

If SA avoided a “sharp increase” in Covid-19 infections, the country could very soon shift to level 3 restrictions. This is according to parliament’s trade, industry and competition portfolio committee. The committee – together with the…

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No more cooked chicken and chips, thanks. Image: Instagram/CheckersSA
ESSENTIAL GOODS

Sorry! That chicken and other cooked foods are not essential goods

Cooked food from South African supermarkets like Woolworths, Pick n Pay and Checkers are not regarded as essential goods, and trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel has again called for their hot-food sections to be closed. Speaking at…

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