On Thursday night, Police Minister Bheki Cele clarified that the ban on selling cigarettes was a national ban, meaning that all provinces must comply.

The student tested positive in eSwatini this weekend and is receiving medical support.

The lab's Jess Mandel said they were now broadcasting to about 60 people from around the world who've paid to tune in to a class.

Police watchdog Ipid is investigating the death of a man who lived in a nearby community. They're trying to find out if police misconduct led to the Petrus Miggels' death.

These measures are aimed at individual and business customers whose financial stability has been impacted by the virus.

The weekly newspaper gets about most of its income from advertising revenue which has gone up in smoke due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Advocacy group Sweat says sex workers cannot apply to the Unemployment Insurance Fund because their work is not recognised as 'work' in South Africa.

Univeristiies across the province have chartered buses to ensure that students make their way home safely ahead of the lockdown.

This after a man was killed and two others wounded in taxi-related shooting at the Mbekweni train station.

A resident said that without water, they were at a higher risk of contracting the coronavirus.

There are now more than 100 people living inside the building which contravenes new regulations amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The group of refugees has been living outside the local police station after they were removed from the Central Methodist Church in the CBD last month.

Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko said the council, which is chaired by Ramaphosa, will meet to consider recommendations on economic relief measures to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus.

The university’s Institute for Chemical Technology started production on Monday and has already made 500 litres.

Bob's Bar owner, John Davidson, said he had to temporarily close his establishments, meaning at least 90 of his staff would not receive wages from this week.

The Independent Electoral Commission approached the court with an urgent application seeking a postponement.

All students in university accommodation must vacate their residences and are to return home during this period, while those unable to do so will be accommodated in university residences.

There were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the institution.