President Cyril Ramaphosa has eased Covid-19 restrictions due to the steady decrease in new cases, hospital admissions and deaths. Off-site alcohol sales will now be permitted between Monday and Thursday, 10am-6pm. Restaurants and taverns are allowed to sell alcohol on-site, throughtout the week, between 10am-10pm. Wineries will be able to operate under their normal licenced operation hours.

Published on

2 February 2021

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

Latest articles

WCED to begin 2026 school admission offers on 30 May

22 May 2025

[LISTEN] Myth: Flash Your Lights? Gangsters Might Get You

22 May 2025

Newborn baby girl found dead in a bin in Khayelitsha

22 May 2025

City calls for more investigative powers to help prosecute criminals

22 May 2025

Ramaphosa: South Africa securing more vaccines, restrictions relaxed

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the curfew will be between 11pm-4am. Ramaphosa says faith-based gatherings may not exceed 50 people indoors (maximum) and 100 people outdoors.

World’s top sommeliers to gather in the Mother City

Merentia Van Der Vent - 22 May 2025

The world's top sommeliers affiliated to the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale will gather in the Mother City for a historic first time in...

A police station in Kleinvlei, Cape Town, has come under fire

Merentia Van Der Vent - 22 May 2025

A police station in Kleinvlei, Cape Town, has come under fire. According to the Police, unidentified assailants opened fire on the building just before...

Campaign Launched to Save the Last Rhinos of Lombardini

Merentia Van Der Vent - 21 May 2025

A campaign has been launched to save the last rhinos of Lombardini. At the head of this campaign is a passionate conservationist, Justin Terblanche...

Latest articles

Click here for T&cs