Boris Johnson hospitalised for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms
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Ramaphosa reaches out to Putin for technical expertise on infection control
In an effort to encourage social distancing, the president on Saturday convened a virtual meeting of the co-ordinating council from his home.
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Human destruction of our planet to blame for pandemics - Nzimande
The minister warned that if people didn’t start protecting the planet more pandemics were likely to follow.
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Confirmed COVID-19 infections in the Western Cape rise to 446
The Western Cape government said 23 people were admitted to hospital for COVID-19 in the province with nine in ICU.
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Joburg EMS on high alert for possible flooding amid heavy rains
Forecasters warned the rainy weather conditions could last until at least Sunday.
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COVID-19: Gauteng health department pleads for protective gear donations
With more than 45% of the country's infections in Gauteng, the department said the fight against the pandemic will require a joint effort from all sectors of society.
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SAMRC appalled after French doctors say COVID-19 vaccine tests be done in Africa
French doctor Jean-Paul Mira and his counterpart appeared on the French television channel LCI earlier this week to discuss the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lockdown: EC traffic officer dies while driving back from deployment operation
The Eastern Cape transport department said Frans Schoeman was driving along the R75 when his car hit a kudu.
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SA students urged to adhere to lockdown after more than 60 days in quarantine
Minister Blade Nzimande as urged the more than 70 students who completed 14 days of quarantine in Kempton Park, after 50 days in China, to adhere by the lockdown regulations.
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Treasury notes Fitch downgrade, commits to work towards recovery
Fitch has downgraded South Africa's credit rating to BB from BB+, while also assigning a negative outlook.
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Lockdown: Ipid investigating over a dozen assault claims against officers
The Ipid is looking into 14 cases of assault by law enforcement officials, a week into the coronavirus lockdown.
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COVID-19: Retired judge O’Regan tasked with protecting citizens’ privacy
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has designated retired judge O’Regan to ensure that rights are not violated while the state prepares to trace persons who may be infected with COVID-19 and their possible contacts.
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Gauteng road accidents claim 4 lives in the last 24 hours
In one incident a biker in Alberton died after he crashed into a vehicle when he lost control of the motorcycle on Friday.
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‘There are people who've defeated COVID-19’ -SA's Nombewu shares recovery story
Lunga Nombewu, who tested positive for the virus after his return from France last month, is now negative and warns against not taking the virus seriously even though some have recovered from it.
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SA students repatriated from China go home after completing quarantine programme
The more than 70 students all tested negative for COVID-19 and have been at the Birchwood Hotel in Kempton Park for the past two weeks.
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4 out 6 coronvirus deaths in KZN treated at hard hit St Augustine’s hospital
Four of the six patients who have died from the coronavirus in KZN were treated at Netcare’s St Augustine’s hospital, which has now stopped all new admissions after 20 staff members tested positive for the virus.
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‘Ma, is Pa still alive?’–WC family traumatized after alleged assault by soldiers
Tersia Pedro said SANDF members stormed their Eerste River home after 8 pm on Thursday night, and her husband and one of her daughters were badly assaulted.
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COVID-19: S. Africa seeks to ramp up capacity to conduct rapid tests
Thus far seven lives have been claimed by COVID-19 in the country, with the number of infections now at 1,505.
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Legal action against health dept follows failed attempts to engage - Nehawu
The union is unhappy with working conditions under the national lockdown after the government failed to provide protective equipment and sanitizers to frontline health workers.
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Mkhize commends SA’s response to COVID-19 outbreak
South Africa currently has 1,505 confirmed cases with over 300 of them in the Western Cape alone.
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Lockdown toolkit: Emergency numbers to call when you need help
If you or someone you know needs help during this time, these are the emergency numbers you can use.
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COVID-19 economic cluster clarifies amendments to regulations
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola was the first to clarify a regulatory error that basically stated people travelling between towns can book into hotels and B&B’s during the lockdown.
