South African placed on mandatory quarantine in Kenya commits suicide
A 27-year-old South African woman, who had been placed on a 14-day mandatory coronavirus quarantine
British PM Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but
Egypt reports 39 new coronavirus cases, three deaths
Egypt reported 39 new coronavirus cases and three deaths, the health ministry said in a statement,
Lockdown law breakers arrested Durban, Johannesburg
Several South Africans have been arrested in Johannesburg and Durban for violating the lockdown
South Africa records first COVID-19 deaths
South Africa has recorded its first deaths, weeks after the first cases of coronavirus were
SANDF should not instil fear in people: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) need not
Healthcare workers fear infecting families with coronavirus
South African healthcare workers say their greatest fear is infecting their families with the
Few taxis are operating in Durban as South Africa begins three-week lockdown
There are a few taxis that began operating in and around the taxi ranks at Umlazi South of Durban to
South Africa under lockdown in bid to stem COVID-19 outbreak
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she believes that the 21-day national lockdown will
Healthcare workers say they are suppressing their own fears to save lives amid coronavirus
Some health workers are self-isolating in an effort to protect their families from coronavirus.
Ramaphosa officially deploys army as lockdown is hours away
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially deployed members of the South African National Defence
Video: Ramaphosa addresses the SANDF ahead of national lockdown
Dressed in SANDF uniform, President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation following his meeting
Government to help struggling companies pay wages during shutdown: Nxesi
South Africa is counting the hours to the start of the 21-day National Lockdown to reduce the spread
Student in China details life under lockdown
South Africans are on Thursday preparing for the 21-day nationwide lockdown. President Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa tests negative for COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested negative for the coronavirus.
NSRI to remain fully operational during lockdown
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSIR) says it will remain fully operational and ready to respond
Government identifies quarantine sites
Government officials have identified quarantine sites across the country as the number of confirmed
18 border posts will open for transportation of goods
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi says only 18 border posts will remain open from midnight on
Ramaphosa urges South Africans to pray on Thursday
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pray on Thursday evening between 6 PM
16 suspected coronavirus cases among prison officials
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says there have been 16 suspected coronavirus cases among officials