Prominent SA scientist Gita Ramjee dies of COVID-19 related complications
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LIVE BLOG: 1,471 South Africans stranded abroad
Ministers representing the COVID -19 National Command Council update the nation on the status of the COVID 19 lockdown in South Africa.
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DA calls for establishment of committee to protect civil liberties
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen asked Parliamentary Speaker Thandi Modise to ensure continuous oversight of the national executive and organs of state during the state of disaster.
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OMRY MAKGOALE: Coronavirus control fence between SA and Zimbabwe won't work
Building the fence at Beitbridge is a key national project, but it will not prevent the entrance of illegal immigrants, writes Omry Makgoale.
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Mboweni to approach World Bank, IMF if SA runs out of funds to fight COVID-19
Following weekend reports that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni would take advantage of any funding made available by the IMF and the World Bank, he said that no talks had started for now.
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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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EFF: First COVID-19 deaths should act as wakeup call to South Africans
The red berets have appealed to all citizens to adhere to the rules of the national lockdown and follow the precautionary measures set out by the health department.
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ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe tests positive for COVID-19
Meshoe said that his results came back on Friday afternoon.
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Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus
Spain was put into lockdown on 14 March with citizens only allowed to leave their homes in order to conduct essential business.
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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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Gauteng govt confident court will rule in its favour over Tshwane council matter
On Tuesday, the High Court heard an urgent application by the DA challenging the decision by provincial government to dissolve the council.
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DA believes it has solid case to oppose decision to dissolve Tshwane Council
On Tuesday, the North Gauteng High Court heard an urgent application against the Gauteng government's move to intervene in the capital's affairs.
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LIVE BLOG: Social Cluster Ministers unpack govt’s intervention measures on COVID-19
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of a 21-day lockdown, government departments are giving clarity on what this means for the country.
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DA fights placement of Tshwane under administration in Pretoria court
The DA wants the Gauteng government’s decision to dissolve the council to be reviewed set aside and declared invalid.
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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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Ramaphosa announces 21-day nationwide lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that a nation-wide 21-day lockdown would come into effect on midnight on 26 March until midnight on 16 April.
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EFF wants banks to suspend loan repayments, govt grants for workers
EFF spokesperson Delisile Ngwenya said government should also give workers who earn less than R15,000 a month a grant of R3,500 for essentials.
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Court says PP's subpoena powers don't extend to taxpayer records
The Public Protector had issued a subpoena in a bid to obtain former President Jacob Zuma's tax information.
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Process to remove Mkhwebane as PP to proceed when Parliament resumes
The process had to be halted after Parliament postponed all its business as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 pandemic.
