Covid-19 cases up to 1,326, 3 dead; Naspers gives R1.5bn to Covid fund; SA banks will help most clients; mines; diamonds

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In today's news headlines:
* Covid-19 cases are up to 1,326 and three deaths have been reported;
* SA banks will help 80% of customers with debt repayment challenges - survey;
* Naspers has joined donors digging deep to help the SA government prop up businesses as coronavirus containment measures hammer the economy;
* Platinum miners are declaring force majeure, which means they will not stick to otherwise legally binding clauses because of unavoidable circumstances;
* Diamond sales may go online as De Beers warns that coronavirus is hampering the ability to physically inspect gems; and
* Emerging markets - not just SA - are volatile, as coronavirus worries unsettle the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Mar 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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