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Cyril Ramaphosa

[ICYMI] President Ramaphosa announces social, economic relief measures during COVID-19 outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted economic and social relief measures for people in South Africa amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

[WATCH] Wheelchairs of thunder: Races with a difference

Every year the folks over at Madwaleni Hospital host The Rolling Hills Races for people living with disabilities.

[WATCH] Should doctors prescribe chloroquine to COVID-19 patients?

With information about the new coronavirus spreading faster than the virus itself, you may be hearing a lot about chloroquine as a treatment. We give you the facts.

[ICYMI] The COVID-19 lockdown has bought South Africa time, but the country is unlikely...

Scientists say it's likely that South Africa's decision to embark on a national lockdown early in its Covid-19 outbreak turned the tide against the coronavirus outbreak as no country has before. But the fight against the virus will stretch into months and preparations for field hospitals are underway.
Premier David Makhura

[ICYMI] 40 Gauteng schools burglarised during coronavirus lockdown

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Six COVID-19 myths debunked

With misinformation about the new coronavirus spreading like wildfire, we separate fact from fiction so you can stay informed.
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[ICYMI] New lockdown laws: Informal food traders will open, COVID-19 close contacts traced with...

South Africa's Coronavirus National Command Council will update the nation on the revised lockdown regulations today, Thursday 2 April 2020.
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[ICYMI] South Africa confirms almost 1 400 coronavirus cases as country launches mobile testing

As South Africa's coronavirus lockdown enters its second week, the country will start testing for the new virus in communities. The move is expected to be only one of many South Africa will make in a bid to test tens of thousands for the new coronavirus.
Cyril Ramaphosa lockdown coronavirus

[ICYMI] Coronavirus cases top 1 300 as country heads towards massive screening campaign

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Monday, 30 March 2020, address the nation on the measures currently being undertaken to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.

[WATCH] Will COVID-19 make people with HIV sicker than others?

As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 continue to rise in South Africa, we look at what this could mean for those with HIV.

[ICYMI] National COVID-19 taskforce briefs nation on status of the coronavirus lockdown

As day one of the country's 21-day lockdown draws to a close, ministers are expected to outline the state of the country's response. The briefing comes on the heels of South Africa's first deaths from the new virus.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

[ICYMI] ‘Do not violate the rights of our people’: Ramaphosa tells army ahead of...

At midnight tonight, South Africa will become the latest country across the world to institute a national lockdown to control the spread of the new coronavirus.
Premier David Makhura

Gauteng homeless to shelter at schools during lockdown, school holidays may be scrapped

With more than 300 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, Gauteng continues to be the epicentre of the country's outbreak. Find out what the national coronavirus lockdown will look like in the country's economic hub.

[WATCH] Why preventing TB could be as easy as 1, 2, 3HP

In April, South Africa is expected to roll out a new and easier way to prevent the leading cause of natural death in the country to four districts. Find out what you need to know.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

[ICYMI] Ramaphosa announces 21-day national lockdown to stem coronavirus outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation. Many wonder whether he will announce a lockdown to prevent more coronavirus cases.