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.

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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.

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