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Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister Blade Nzimande says universities aren't being shut down.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
The Trade and Industry Minister says COVID-19 will have a significant impact on the economy. Ebrahim Patel and other ministers have today's announced plans to help deal with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak and measures to curb its spread. Patel says they've been looking at a number of things.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
The Minister of Cooperate Governance, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says by-elections may have to be postponed.
Coronavirus: 'Premature' to postpone Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon is going ahead for now.
Coronavirus: MSC cancels Durban, Cape Town trips
MSC Cruises has cancelled all remaining trips from Durban and Cape Town for the 2019/2020 season - due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni says funds are being set aside to assist.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula says public transport will be sanitised.
Janusz Walus denied parole
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has denied Janusz Walus parole and will remain behind bars.
Coronavirus: SA's economy 'won't be spared'
Economist Graeme Kerner believes the coronavirus outbreak will push South Africa deeper into recession.
Gauteng coronavirus patient in critical condition
One of the four newly confirmed coronavirus patients in Gauteng is in a critical condition, the provincial health department said on Wednesday.
Zikalala steps in as violent protests flare up in Ladysmith
The utility took samples and had them tested after rumours started going around that the water in the town had been contaminated. The claims came in the midst of community protests that have shut down the area.
eThekwini assures service delivery won't be affected following arrest of top official
Sipho Nzuza was taken into custody this morning in connection with the multi-million rand Durban Solid Waste tender scandal.
Presidency welcomes High Court ruling on #CR17
The presidency has welcomed the decision by the High Court in Pretoria to set aside Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s investigation into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to be African National Congress (ANC) leader.
What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
The health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize differs between quarantine and isolation during a media briefing today.
Health minister Zweli Mkhize updates nation on coronavirus
Health minister Zweli Mkhize announces that four other South Africans has tested positive for COVID-19
KZN Edu set to meet Durban school amid coronavirus fears
South Africans are again being told there's no need to panic over the coronavirus cases in the country.
Ninow influenced by drugs, court hears in appeal bid
The High Court in Pretoria reserved judgment on Friday in the application by convicted child rapist Nicholas Ninow for leave to appeal parts of his conviction and sentence.
Health officials meet Hilton residents following COVID-19 case
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has stressed South Africa still only has one confirmed case of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Second man part of Italy travel group isolated in Mt Edgecombe home
In an exclusive interview with Newswatch, Mt Edgecombe Estate's management talks about measures they have put in place after a resident who was part of the same travelling group as the Hilton man who tested for COVID 19 returned home. The resident is believed to be in self-quarantine.
Coronavirus: Planning a trip? Here's what you need to know
Government says it won't be imposing any travel bans yet, following South Africa's first confirmed coronavirus case here in KZN.