SANDF should not instil fear in people: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while COVID-19 poses a great threat to South Africa and the world, South Africans are not helpless and can do much to slow down the spread of coronavirus.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for national unity to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media after meeting with leaders of political parties represented in Parliament. This follows his declaration of a state of national disaster last Sunday in the light of the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The video below is of the full briefing. .
The Democratic Alliance has pledged its support for the steps taken by President Cyril Ramaphosa to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The party says its members are ready to assist wherever they are required.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says contingency measures are being set in place at all courts.
All ANC conferences, including the National General Council, have been postponed until further notice.
The ANC says it will use a door-to-door campaign as one of its tools to combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
While several political parties have welcomed government's interventions to combat the COVID-19 virus, some have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration of being complacent in dealing with the health crisis.
The ANC in Mpumalanga has suspended all ANC branch general meetings following reports of violence at several provincial meetings over the weekend.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has welcomed Justice Minister Ronald Lamola's decision to deny Janusz Walus parole.
The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the government's comprehensive measures in an attempt to curb the spread and further infections of the coronavirus.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that cabinet has decided to enforce travel bans following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, will on Monday morning announce his decision on the parole reconsideration for offender Janusz Walus as directed by the High Court in Pretoria.
The DA in the Free State has accused the department of Health in the province of failing to be pro-active in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane says he is confident his new movement will usher in change.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has called on government to implement a ban on all travel into South Africa from countries hardest-hit by coronavirus.
COPE says the action taken by Eskom against the Emfuleni Municipality, in the Vaal, needs to be meted out to all other defaulting municipalities who owe the power utility billions of Rands.
Leader of movement One South Africa for All, Mmusi Maimane, says political parties have failed South Africa.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has called on government to implement a ban on all travel into South Africa from countries hardest-hit by the Coronavirus, particularly Europe which has been declared as the epicentre of the pandemic.
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team appointed to intervene in the North West provincial government says there seems to be a slight improvement in the performance of some provincial departments put under administration.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership in Gauteng says it will do all it can to overturn the decision by provincial government to dissolve and place the Tshwane Metro Council under an administration.
Cabinet has approved the submission of the National Road Traffic Management Bill to Parliament.
Former African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has urged members of the party to remain loyal to the organisation
The Democratic Alliance has called on Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to institute a mandatory self-quarantine period of 14 days for all travellers from high-risk European countries, whether they are symptomatic or not.
The Democratic Alliance (DA), Patriotic Alliance, Congress of the People and the African Christian Democratic Party in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality say they are continuing with a Special Council Meeting scheduled to elect a new Mayor on Thursday.
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu will brief the media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020.
The Economic Freedom Fighters in the North West is demanding the removal of a police officer in the cases of Bloemhof community members arrested for allegedly fighting gangsterism in the area.
African National Congress (ANC) deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte, has expressed concern over the continued interference within the office of the Public Protector.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he's optimistic that the new Tshwane administrator will help to restore the delivery of basic services in the Hammanskraal and Tshwane regions.
The Free State Representative of the Office of the Public Protector has called on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to resign.
