Coronavirus in south aftica
Funeral gatherings increase COVID-19 outbreaks, Gauteng govt warns
Experts have long warned that the gatherings could act as stumbling blocks against efforts aimed at curbing the pandemic.
On Friday South Africa recorded 94 COVID-19 related deaths and 3,825 new infections, bringing the total number of reported cases to 87,715.
A milestone of over one million people have been tested across the country, of which 29,999 were conducted since the last report on Wednesday.
Professional sport in South Africa has been suspended since March with the Super Rugby and PSL seasons among the worst affected leagues as a result.
Minister Ebrahim Patel said that the COVID-19 pandemic was having a devastating impact on industries, adding that it would negatively affect the annual strategic plans.
With 4,809 infections and 95 deaths, the Western Cape remains the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address follows a meeting of the National Command Council on Sunday, which assessed the efficacy of the national lockdown which came into effect last week Friday.
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.
In Joburg, long-distance taxi ranks were experiencing high volumes of commuters leaving the city.
Roads, malls and shops were packed on Thursday with shelves quickly being emptied.
As SA prepares for a nationwide lockdown, the government tells you what to expect and what not to do.
While other forms of public transport such as mini-bus taxis and Golden Arrow have started rolling out their anti-COVID-19 plans, it seems Metrorail has yet to begin.
The South African Zionist Churches is going ahead with its Easter service next month despite governments calls for social distancing.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that they also needed more legal practitioners to prosecute culprits who may break these rules.
Head of Therapeutic Services at Akeso Mental Health Facilities, Sandy Lewis, advises people to turn their minds to confronting their immediate challenges.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that they would need more legal practitioners to enforce the regulations aimed at curbing the response of COVID-19.
Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has announced more coronavirus cases as of 20 March.