All political formations welcome nationwide lockdown
A show of unity as all political formations in the National Assembly back the national lockdown
Ramaphosa sets up Solidarity Fund to cushion impact of COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a set of interventions to cushion the impact of the novel
Ethiopia shuts borders to slow spread of coronavirus
Ethiopia has closed its land borders in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Alcohol industry to donate alcohol for production of sanitisers
The alcohol industry in South Africa will donate 40 000 litres of alcohol for the production of
Zimbabwe confirms first coronavirus death
Zimbabwe has recorded its first coronavirus death. One of the two confirmed cases in the country,
DA confident court will overturn decision to dissolve Tshwane
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it is confident that the High Court in Pretoria will
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise to 402
The Health Ministry has announced a big jump in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South
Jack Ma Foundation delivers medical supplies to Africa to aid coronavirus pandemic
The Jack Ma Foundation has delivered part of its promised assistance of medical supplies to Africa
Churches opt for online Sunday services amid mass gathering ban
As churches scale down their Sunday services due to the coronavirus, some are taking advantage of
Parents encouraged to develop children’s skills during school holidays
Cape Town-based educational psychologist, Anel Annandale, says parents should make time to help
Confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa rise to 240
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa has risen to 240, according to the
ANC expresses disappointment over removal of mayor
The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has expressed disappointment over the removal
Ban on mass gatherings tested as funerals get under way
Guidelines prohibiting public gatherings of more than 100 people and the two meter social distancing
South Africans who arrived from overseas to be quarantined: Mbalula
A total of 80 South Africans who arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday will be
Zimbabwe confirms first coronavirus case
Zimbabwe has reported its first confirmed case of the novel corona virus.
Higher learning institutions to go on early recess from Wednesday: Nzimande
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, says all public
Grade R learners in Richards Bay screened for coronavirus
KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC, Kwazi Mshengu, says all Grade R learners from Richards Bay Primary
Global powers throw cash at spiraling coronavirus crisis
The world’s richest nations prepared more costly measures on Tuesday to combat the coronavirus that
Universities, TVET colleges to shut down: Nzimande
Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande, has closed down all universities and TVET colleges
No reason to shut down court system despite coronavirus pandemic: Mogoeng
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says contingency measures are being set in place at all courts.