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100 days in lockdown SA records over 10k new infections – the highest jump yet
The total number of cumulative cases is nearing the 200,000 mark with the country currently sitting at 187, 977 infections.
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Court challenges, job losses & more infections – 100 days of SA's lockdown
South Africa marks 100 days of a nationwide lockdown that has seen various levels, phases, and legislative grey areas in government's attempt to navigate the pandemic.
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Fita: Cigarette ban enriching criminals as illicit trade booms
Fita filed an application for leave to appeal a high court ruling dismissing its bid to overturn the tobacco sales ban under lockdown.
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Day 100 of the COVID-19 lockdown:SA cases approaching 180k mark,nearly 3k deaths
The health ministry on Friday said 9, 063 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of infections now sitting at 177, 124, and 108 new deaths were also recorded bringing the death toll to 2,952.
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Here's why Fita’s appealing court decision on tobacco sales ban
The High Court in Pretoria last month dismissed Fita’s application to overturn the ban on cigarette sales, saying that the organistion’s argument had no merits, among other things.
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Fita moves to appeal dismissal of cigarette sales ban challenge
The organisation had argued that the ban should be overturned on the basis that tobacco products were addictive and therefore should be declared essential.
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COVID-19: 2,844 deaths across SA with over 81k recoveries
As of 2 July 2020, the total number of coronavirus cases in South Africa is at 168,061.
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No alcohol again? COVID-19 Situation Desk 3 July 2020 AM
The facts - at the start and end of your working day. #Coronavirus #COVID-19 #level3lockdown #Covid19situationdesk
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COVID-19: Ramaphosa extends deployment of 20k soldiers to 30 Sept
Ramaphosa first deployed 2,820 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) a few days before enforcing a nationwide lockdown in late March. The number was increased to 76,000 in April as the health threat grew.
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SA sees new daily record of COVID-19 infections
On 1 July 2020, South Africa reported 8,124 new COVID-19 cases, marking the highest single-day surge since the outbreak in early March.
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Ramaphosa: Road to recovery for SA’s economy will be hard but not impossible
President Cyril Ramaphosa said government believed in its R500 billion ambitious relief package aimed at addressing the devastation caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Cigarette sales ban not forever - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa in a virtual imbizo called on all South Africans to join in the fight against COVID-19, with infection levels expected to peak.
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DA denied direct access to ConCourt to challenge lockdown regulations
The court has ruled that it's not in the interests of justice to hear the matter.
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WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa answers your questions about COVID-19
The president is interacting with communities across the nation through a virtual presidential imbizo on the coronavirus.
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Court dismisses Maimane's bid to halt reopening of schools
Mmusi Maimane approached the court arguing that schools were not yet ready to receive pupils during the COVID-19 outbreak, as many were still battling poor infrastructure and sanitation amongst other problems.
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Ramaphosa to host virtual community imbizo on COVID-19 tonight
The nation will be able to talk to the president about the problems they're facing as well as have an opportunity to offer solutions.
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Prasa in KZN says it suffered damages worth millions due to vandalism
The rail operator said this had delayed the resumption of operations under level three regulations, but they were working to get the trains back on the tracks.
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Hard lockdown looming?: COVID-19 Situation Desk 01 July 2020 AM
The facts - at the start and end of your working day. #Coronavirus #COVID-19 #level3lockdown
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SA's COVID-19 deaths now at 2,657, over 73,500 recoveries
As of 30 June 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa is at 151,209.
