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Gauteng's Makhura holds consultations ahead of all-important COVID-19 talks
Makhura met with religious leaders, mayors, and political parties for his weekly consultation before Saturday’s executive meeting to discuss the province's proposed remedies to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
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Masuku: Gauteng hospitals not full and not turning COVID-19 patients away
A WhatsApp message has been making the rounds that Gauteng hospitals have started turning COVID-19 patients away.
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Makhura: Stricter restrictions may be reintroduced to deal with COVID-19 surge
Gauteng has seen a surge in infections over the past few weeks, sparking fears that the province may be well on its way to becoming the epicenter of the virus in South Africa.
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Makhura: COVID-19 storm has arrived in Gauteng and the worst is still to come
The country's economic hub has seen a surge in infections over the past few weeks sparking fears that the province may be well on its way to becoming the epicenter of the pandemic again.
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Makhura concerned as GP overtakes EC with second highest COVID-19 cases in SA
The Western Cape remains the country's epicentre with almost 39,000 reported infections and 1,005 COVID-19 related deaths.
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Gauteng to ask national govt for more health workers ahead of COVID-19 peak
Premier David Makhura said numbers were increasing rapidly and they needed to contain the spread of the virus. The province has 7,953 cases of COVID-19 at present.
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Gauteng mulls alcohol ban, Makhura says decision will be based on evidence
Premier David Makhura said the provincial government wanted evidence to support a decision to ban alcohol sales and would not be swayed by emotions.
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Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura
Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.
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Makhura declares West Rand a COVID-19 hotspot
The mining area has seen an increase in coronavirus cases since the lockdown was lowered to alert level four earlier this month.
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Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
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Makhura: Govt finalising plans to ensure Gauteng is ready for level 3 lockdown
The premier said the provincial government did not want to give residents false hope, but there was evidence to prove that the lockdown had worked in Gauteng.
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As Makhura touts level 3 readiness, Joburg still COVID-19 epicentre for Gauteng
The number of confirmed cases in the province now sits at 2,361 with 27 deaths, with the bulk of them recorded in the city itself.
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COVID-19 led to lost production of 20,000 vehicles - BMW SA
The automotive industry is among those that were allowed to open during level 4 but is only allowed to operate at 50% of its capacity.
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Makhura: There'll be no mercy for companies neglecting workers’ health, safety
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that the province refused to believe that the economy should be prioritised over lives, but rather, both should be considered carefully in the decisions made.
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Makhura: Gauteng set for move to level 3 lockdown
Premier David Makhura acknowledged that Gauteng still had the second-highest infection rate in the country, but said that the economy was taking strain.
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Makhura: More than 12,000 Diepsloot residents screened for COVID-19
The Premier together with Health MEC Bandile Masuku visited the area on Friday after a nurse at a local clinic tested positive for the virus.
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More than 500,000 people have returned to Gauteng: Makhura
Premier David Makhura said roadblocks carried out at various provincial borders during the once-off travel period allowed for rapid testing to be conducted on commuters and motorists.
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Makhura: COVID-19's exposed need to strengthen Gauteng healthcare
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that the province would be bolstering healthcare across the province by expanding infrastructure, medical equipment and more health professionals.
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Gauteng govt working towards testing up to 3,000 people a day - Makhura
The premier on Thursday led a provincial coronavirus command council briefing where he outlined plans to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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Makhura concerned about stigmatisation of COVID-19 patients
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that officials had received a number of complaints about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 being stigmatised.
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Gauteng assessing economical impact of COVID-19 lockdown - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura and the provincial command council were briefing the media on the COVID-19 situation on Thursday.
