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First Deaths from Corona in South Africa Two Women, 28 and 48

By Ted Botha 28-03-20 00:03

The first two deaths from the Coronavirus in South Africa announced earlier today were two women aged 28 and 48, according to two separate statements, although the results of the one patient, who was admitted to hospital only yesterday, still have to be confirmed. “Today, we woke up to the sad news that we, too, […]

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French Tourist to Kruger Park Tests Positive for Corona

By Ted Botha 27-03-20 10:54

South African National Parks has confirmed that a French tourist visiting Kruger National Park tested positive for the Coronavirus. He is the latest of several foreign tourists who have been found to have the virus while travelling around the country. The tourist was part of a group of six who arrived in the country on […]

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First Two Deaths from Coronavirus in South Africa as Cases Top 1000

By Ted Botha 28-03-20 00:03

The first two deaths from Coronavirus in South Africa have been reported, two women in the Western Cape, according to statements released today, as the number of positive cases in the country went over 1,000. “This morning we wake South Africans up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” […]

Total of Positive Corona Cases in South Africa Reaches 927

By Ted Botha 26-03-20 19:12

The number of positive Coronavirus cases in South Africa has risen to 927, up 218 from a day earlier, according to the NICD. The increase yesterday was 155. The upward trend in new infections is continuing, according to the figures released by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, which said in a statement late today […]

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WATCH Powerful Nando’s Ad about South Africa and the World’s Current Reality

By Jenni Baxter 26-03-20 18:42

South Africa’s fast food chicken restaurant chain, Nando’s (which has branches around the world), has done it again! Always famous for their thought provoking adverts which usually poke fun at local politicians, this advert does the opposite – praising South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for his leadership during these difficult days of Corona virus. And […]

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South Africans Stranded Abroad Desperate to Get Home

By Jenni Baxter 26-03-20 16:13

Several South Africans are stranded abroad – from Morocco to Mauritius, Ireland, Saudi Arabia to Peru and the UK – and are desperate to get home. The DA has called on the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Naledi Pandor, to urgently intervene in bringing them home as a 21-day lockdown for South Africa […]

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Ramaphosa Leads Conference on COVID-19 as Africa Records Under 3,000 Cases

By Ted Botha 26-03-20 14:09

President Cyril Ramaphosa, as chairman of the African Union, is leading a teleconference today among African leaders to come up with a coordinated plan for the continent – where 2,746 positive cases have been recorded – on how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today’s consultative meeting is aimed at developing a common response of […]

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President Ramaphosa Invites All to Please Pray for South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 26-03-20 11:36

President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited all South Africans to take part in a National Day of Prayer wherever they are, in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The President made the call on the eve of the 21-day national lockdown, which will start at midnight Thursday (tonight). Following discussions with religious leaders, President Ramaphosa called on citizens […]

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Tests Negative for the Coronavirus

By Ted Botha 26-03-20 15:25

The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa tested negative for the Coronavirus, his office said in a statement today. The president submitted for testing as a precautionary measure upon the advice of his physicians on Tuesday and received his results last night, according to a statement released by the presidency. “The Presidency has deemed it necessary […]

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17 Rescued Lions and Tigers Make it to South Africa Before Lockdown

By Ted Botha 25-03-20 19:38

A group of 17 lions and tigers rescued from circuses in Guatemala made it to South Africa before the lockdown, in what the rescue organisation Animal Defenders says was “one of the luckiest breaks ever.” The cats landed in South Africa nine weeks ago, which seems like a long time, but the Coronavirus was already […]

No Dog Walks or Liquor Sales in Tight Rules for South Africa Lockdown

By Ted Botha 02-01-21 17:48

The South African government has released its final regulations covering the 21-day lockdown to start at midnight on Thursday, and it said that people were meant to stay in their homes at all times except to obtain essential goods and services. The Minister of Police Bheki Cele said at a press conference, where several ministers […]

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WATCH Bohemian Parody ‘Lockdown Rhapsody’ by South Africa’s The Kiffness

By SAPeople 25-03-20 18:19

The Kiffness has been keeping South African informed about Coronavirus… and entertained. David Scott’s COVID-19 version of Toto’s Africa went hugely viral, and his latest is sure to be just as popular. This time he’s done a Bohemian Rhapsody Parody… called the Lockdown Rhapsody… The lyrics, as usual, are spot on! “This is the real […]

WATCH Don’t Panic Buy – Shop Thoughtfully South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 25-03-20 14:10

Now more than ever, South Africans (and people around the globe) need to look after each other. But sadly Pick ‘n Pay says some shoppers are still stockpiling unnecessarily, leaving empty shelves for others in need, and creating panic. Therefore the supermarket chain has produced this video with some of SA’s top musicians reminding locals […]

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Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By Jenni Baxter 25-03-20 13:58

Prince Charles has tested positive for Corona Virus and is self-isolating with his wife Camilla at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Clarence House disclosed in a statement Wednesday morning. The 71-year-old heir to the British throne is displaying only mild symptoms, according to a Clarence House spokesperson, and “otherwise remains in good health”. The Duchess of […]

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South Africa Tests Drugs for COVID-19 Treatment

By SAPeople 25-03-20 12:05

A number of existing drugs are being re-purposed and tested in South Africa for their efficiency in the potential treatment for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). “Preliminary work on the development of vaccines has started with University of Cape Town (UCT), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Biovac. Progress is expected in over 18 months,” […]

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South Africa’s Covid-19 Cases Rise to 709

By SAPeople 25-03-20 10:31

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 709 confirmed positive cases as of the latest Coronavirus Update on Wednesday. Speaking to the public broadcaster, the SABC, on Wednesday morning, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced the latest figures which increased by 155 cases overnight. With 64 new cases, Gauteng led the pack of the provinces with […]

Essential Services to Remain in Place as South Africa Enters Lockdown

By SAPeople Contributor 24-03-20 18:26

At the stroke of midnight on Thursday, South Africa will go on a nationwide lock-down with the exception of essential services. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Monday evening, following a meeting on Sunday with the National Coronavirus Command Council. The lockdown is the South African government’s bid to contain and slow down the […]

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South African Covid-19 Cases Rise to 554 in Latest Update

By SAPeople 24-03-20 17:10

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that as of Tuesday, South Africa has 554 confirmed COVID-19 cases. This is an increase of 152 new cases from Monday’s announcement. The update follows the President’s televised address to the nation on Monday night, where he announced a nationwide lockdown in South Africa as part […]

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