Coronavirus update - 20 March

Loading player...
The US is fast-tracking antimalarial drugs for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Thursday, following encouraging early results in France and China.
Several bars, pub and restaurant owners have expressed their concern following newly implemented regulations regarding alcohol purchasing cut off times.
The OR Tambo International Airport is considering introducing scanners in the domestic terminal in an effort to curb coronavirus infections.
The presidency, which is the country's department of heads of state like President Cyril Ramaphosa, has sent a staff member home after being suspected of contracting coronavirus.
The Free State apparently has its first confirmed case of Covid-19. According to Mediclinic,
a person who reported to its Bloemfontein facility has tested positive for the virus.
20 Mar 2020 3AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

Other recent episodes

How Fresh Food with Thuladu became Durban's culinary darling

What does it take to turn a small food business into one of Durban's most celebrated culinary brands? Chef Thuladu Ngadi and her daughter, Maluti, join East Coast Breakfast to share the inspiring story behind Fresh Food Daily. From humble beginnings at Durban Station in 2015 to operating from the…
22 Jun 4AM 10 min

Ska Fela Moya: Donovan Shirley's Double Comrades in 24 Hours for Mental Health

Most runners dream of completing one Comrades Marathon. Donovan Shirley decided to run it twice in 24 hours. Donovan Shirley joined East Coast Breakfast to talk about his extraordinary "Get Back Up" challenge, running the Comrades route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban before turning around and joining the official race back…
12 Jun 2AM 4 min

Sky's World Cup Update: Can Bafana Bafana still survive?

All eyes are on Bafana Bafana. After a disappointing loss to Mexico, South Africa faces a must-win clash against Czechia. Darren, Sky & Carmen debate the controversial five-at-the-back system, explained the World Cup’s suspension rules, and reveals why they believe Bafana can still keep their dream alive.
17 Jun 2AM 5 min