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'If we don't work, we don't get paid' - commuters react to lockdown
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's lockdown announcement on Monday night, taxi drivers and passengers at the Baragwanath taxi rank in Soweto said they were worried about the effect the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown would have on their jobs.
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ANALYSIS: COVID-19: Could the cure be worse than the disease for SA?
There are reasons to believe the promulgated measures announced by President Ramaphosa may be excessive and premature, writes Seán Mfundza Muller.
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Netball South Africa president tests positive for COVID-19
Cecilia Molokwane had travelled to the United Kingdom for meetings with the International Netball Federation (INF) where she serves as a board member in March.
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Africa's weak health systems face escalating virus peril
Earth's poorest continent has so far confirmed around 1,800 cases and 57 deaths -- a tally that is low compared with Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but is now ratcheting up quickly as testing remains patchy.
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Iran coronavirus death toll rises to 1,934
Health ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said a record 1,762 new cases have been confirmed in Iran over the past 24 hours and 24,811 people are now known to have been infected.
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CT Metrorail passengers accuse govt of neglecting coronavirus measures
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.
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Baragwanath Hospital staffer agrees with coronavirus lockdown
Johannes Mojetsi works at the oncology department at Baragwanath Hospital and said the lockup must be done to save lives.
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Jamie Roberts's advice to SA to fight COVID-19
Jamie Roberts, who is a medical doctor, has allowed a front-line medic to live in his Cardiff flat to help the fight against COVID-19.
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MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Letter to fellow journalists in this time of coronavirus
Now is the time to rebuild our relationship with the public, writes Sanef chair Mahlatse Mahlase.
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Ryan Reynolds jokes celebrities will 'get us through' coronavirus pandemic
The actor was asked by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to spread the word about staying home to prevent the spread of the condition, and he took the chance to make fun of the idea that famous faces have an important role to play.
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How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 outbreak
Some mental health suggestions from the World Health Organization to help people cope with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
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Ethiopia's Abiy seeks $150bn for African virus response
The heavy debt burdens of many African countries leave them ill-equipped to respond to pandemic-related economic shocks, as the cost of servicing debt exceeds many countries' health budgets, the statement said.
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COVID-19 Situation Desk - 24 March 2020 AM
The facts - at the start and end of your working day.
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China to lift travel curbs on Hubei province, including Wuhan
After two months living with draconian curbs on daily life, residents will be allowed to leave Hubei from midnight Tuesday if healthy, said provincial authorities.
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Public transport users weigh in on COVID-19 lockdown
Some passengers at the Baragwanath Taxi Rank in Soweto say they’re worried about the effect the coronavirus lockdown will have on their jobs.
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Snaking queues in Crown Mines ahead of coronavirus lockdown
Holding on to their trolleys, most shoppers look anxious and pensive as they await their turn to stock up on supplies.
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Govt says COVID-19 cases now at 554
Gauteng - which is the country’s hot-bed of the COVID-19 virus - now has at least 302 confirmed cases, with the largest numbers recorded in Johannesburg, while a few are in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.
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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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NSPCA: You can't get coronavirus from domestic animals
The NSPCA is warning the public about certain entities spreading misinformation about animals and the virus.
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COVID-19: 40,000 litres of pure alcohol donated to help make sanitisers
The alcohol industry says it's working to approve the release of more pure alcohol to assist with the shortage of surface and hand sanitizers.
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Social media streets: Mabena is ‘ready’ for you & Rupert, Oppenheimer my 'type'
Hashtags including #ShutdownSouthAfrica and #Lockdown gained momentum on sites including Facebook and Twitter after the president announced the nationwide lockdown.
