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Expat in COVID-19 hit Italy: 'I would hate to see this happen in SA'
A Durban woman living in Italy and in lockdown there has urged South Africans to take the gatherings regulations announced by government seriously to avoid a situation like Italy's.
Coronavirus: Here are the other services that are exempt from the SA lockdown
The Trade and Industry Minister has expanded on the list of services that will be exempt from the nationwide lockdown.
SA COVID-19 cases mount, 60 percent of population could contract virus
The number of COVID-19 infections in the country has gone up again.
Mkhize warns of COVID-19 cases spike
The Health Minister has warned of another spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa to more than 200.
Government identifies 37 properties for quarantine sites
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has identified 37 properties that will be used as quarantine sites.
eThekwini, uMhlathuze lay out measures in a bid to curb coronavirus outbreaks
The cities of eThekwini and uMhlathuze have announced measures they're putting in place - amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Court order granted after family refuses coronavirus treatment
The Gauteng Department of Health has been forced to obtain a court order against a family who refused to be quarantined after testing positive for coronavirus.
Community centres, places of worship respond to coronavirus measures
A Durban facility that looks after the homeless says it will be difficult for the people they care for to follow some of the precautions to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola says prisons in the country have taken the necessary precautions in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister Blade Nzimande says universities aren't being shut down.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
The Trade and Industry Minister says COVID-19 will have a significant impact on the economy. Ebrahim Patel and other ministers have today's announced plans to help deal with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak and measures to curb its spread. Patel says they've been looking at a number of things.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
The Minister of Cooperate Governance, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says by-elections may have to be postponed.
Coronavirus: 'Premature' to postpone Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon is going ahead for now.
Coronavirus: MSC cancels Durban, Cape Town trips
MSC Cruises has cancelled all remaining trips from Durban and Cape Town for the 2019/2020 season - due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni says funds are being set aside to assist.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula says public transport will be sanitised.
Janusz Walus denied parole
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has denied Janusz Walus parole and will remain behind bars.
Coronavirus: SA's economy 'won't be spared'
Economist Graeme Kerner believes the coronavirus outbreak will push South Africa deeper into recession.
Gauteng coronavirus patient in critical condition
One of the four newly confirmed coronavirus patients in Gauteng is in a critical condition, the provincial health department said on Wednesday.
Zikalala steps in as violent protests flare up in Ladysmith
The utility took samples and had them tested after rumours started going around that the water in the town had been contaminated. The claims came in the midst of community protests that have shut down the area.