SA’s COVID-19 infections now at 1,655, with 11 confirmed deaths
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Cogta to speak to WC govt over move to allow cigarette sales during lockdown
On Thursday night, Police Minister Bheki Cele clarified that the ban on selling cigarettes was a national ban, meaning that all provinces must comply.
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EFF’s Mandisa Mashego confirms resignation as Gauteng chair
Mashego said she handed in her resignation letters to the party in February and had so far served a two months’ notice.
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DA launches WhatsApp line to report SAPS, SANDF violations
The party said members of the public could report acts of assault, humiliation or bribery by law-enforcement officials during the lockdown period.
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IIF urges SA to seek IMF funding, EFF rejects Mboweni finance suggestion
The Institute of International Finance said that it expected South Africa's economy to contract by 2.5% in 2020 but said that waning demand, travel restrictions and pandemic-related closures could lead to a deeper recession.
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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.
