2 SA cruise ship passengers who travelled to Mozambican Islands have COVID-19
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PAUL MASHATILE: The artillery being used by SA in the fight against COVID-19
As opposed to a large fiscal artillery, what South Africa is bringing to the fight against the economic impact of COVID-19 is the collective will of all sectors of society to pull together through this challenging period, writes Paul Mashatile.
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Ramaphosa updates South Africa on day 4 of lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa said as of Monday, the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa was at 1,326 while the virus had claimed three lives so far. In his address to the nation on Monday night, the president said the decision to place the country under lockdown was a difficult but necessary one to fight the spread of the virus.
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Ramaphosa: 3 COVID-19 deaths recorded in SA, with 1,326 cases
In his address to the nation on Monday night, the president said the decision to place the country under lockdown was a difficult but necessary one to fight the spread of the virus.
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Holomisa, Lekota self-quarantine after 2 politicians test positive for COVID-19
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader Kenneth Meshoe and his counterpart Steve Swart tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a religious meeting in the Free State earlier this month.
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Deployment of soldiers to cost nearly R650m – Ramaphosa tells Speaker
President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed the cost of the 21-day deployment of soldiers in a letter to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise.
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ANALYSIS: Reality of COVID-19's exponential growth shows SA’s lockdown is right
As a computer scientist who also works in bioinformatics, I’m very familiar with exponential growth, it’s clear to me that President Ramaphosa has done the right thing, writes Philip Machanick.
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It’s day 1 of the new normal – SANDF begin most important mission
Dressed in full military gear, commander in chief President Cyril Ramaphosa said this was one of the country’s toughest battles yet.
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'Mission Save Lives' - Ramaphosa deploys soldiers for lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Doornkop military base near Soweto to address the SANDF just hours before they were deployed to support law enforcement agencies in enforcing the 21-day coronavirus lockdown. Ramaphosa arrived dressed in full military regalia.
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MAHLATSE MAHLASE: RamKhize to the rescue - leadership during coronavirus
The Ramaphosa and Mkhize duo is winning the hearts of South Africans with their strong command so far, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.
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Ramaphosa calls on South Africans to pray ahead of lockdown
He's asked South Africans to use the time between 18:00 and 18:30 pm to observe two minutes of prayer, reflection or silent meditation.
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Ramaphosa tests negative for coronavirus
The Presidency said it had deemed it necessary to make the test results public to reassure the nation that the President is in good health and continues with his duties.
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CARTOON: Your Country Needs You...
Dr Jack & Curtis.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: COVID-19 lockdown: Keep faith with SA’s hard-won democracy
South Africa's 21-day coronavirus lockdown is about more than a set of rules to be followed. It is about finding the wellspring of goodness we all know still sits at the heart of this complex country, writes Judith February.
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CARTOON: Stand Together! (Ts&Cs Apply)
Dr Jack & Curtis
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Political parties welcome Ramaphosa’s coronavirus lockdown
Cosatu, which previously objected to the national lockdown, now said it respected the president’s announcement.
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President Ramaphosa's full coronavirus lockdown speech
"It is essential that every person in this country adheres strictly – and without exception – to the regulations that have already been put in place."
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Ramaphosa to give coronavirus update at 7:30PM
The president will address South Africa on COVID-19.
