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The consequences of breaking COVID-19 rules: Episode 2
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In this episode, we shed some light into how those who ignore restrictions will be dealt with. Government is serious about containing the virus with a KZN citizen charged with attempted murder.
The world in a time of COVID-19: Episode 1
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In our first instalment, we take an in-depth look at the recent events that unfolded as the world and our country comes to terms with the pandemic that is COVID-19.
SA lockdown explained: What you need to know
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Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula explains how the army will assist the police.
SA lockdown: Here's how public transport will be affected
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The transport minister says public transport services will run for four hours in the morning and for another fours hours later in the day during the 21-day lockdown.
Expat in COVID-19 hit Italy: 'I would hate to see this happen in SA'
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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
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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
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The number of COVID-19 infections in the country has gone up again.
Mkhize warns of COVID-19 cases spike
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Minister Blade Nzimande says universities aren't being shut down.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
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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
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The Minister of Cooperate Governance, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says by-elections may have to be postponed.
Coronavirus: 'Premature' to postpone Comrades Marathon
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The Comrades Marathon is going ahead for now.
Coronavirus: MSC cancels Durban, Cape Town trips
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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
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Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni says funds are being set aside to assist.
Coronavirus: SA intensifies COVID-19 response
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Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula says public transport will be sanitised.