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DA Welcomes Lockdown and Army Deployment to Combat COVID-19 Spread

By SAPeople 23-03-20 23:05

The DA says it welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement Monday evening of a nationwide lockdown and the deployment of the South African National Defence Force. DA Leader John Steenhuisen said after the speech: “These measures are of critical importance in our efforts to combat the spread of the Coronavirus through our communities and contain, as […]

Human Rights Commission Asked to Look at Farm Job Losses and Evictions

By SAPeople Contributor 23-03-20 18:34

As uncertainty and fear grow amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak, some farms in the Western Cape are closing their doors. This could see hundreds if not thousands of seasonal farmworkers like Elizabeth Pietersen without means to provide for their families. Pietersen said she was recently dismissed “with immediate effect” without any warning. The only explanation […]

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Businesses Put South Africa First to Commit Resources To COVID-19

By SAPeople 23-03-20 18:29

The South African business community has mobilised to combine its resources as a way of limiting the economic, social and health impact of COVID-19 on the country. This emerged at the discussions held by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the country’s business formations on Sunday. Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), the Black Business Council (BBC) and […]

Dis-Chem Pharmacies to Limit Customer Quantities

By SAPeople Contributor 23-03-20 16:52

In response to government’s call on citizens to refrain from excessive purchasing and stockpiling goods as it intensifies its efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), Dis-Chem Pharmacies has advised that it will be limiting the number of items consumers can purchase. With immediate effect, shoppers will be able to purchase a maximum of six units […]

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Letter from President Ramaphosa to Fellow South Africans

By SAPeople 23-03-20 12:14

Here is today’s letter from President Cyril Ramaphosa, keeping South Africans updated on the latest coronavirus news. Dear Fellow South African, There comes a time in the affairs of a country when, in the face of the most formidable of challenges, its very existence as a nation is put to the test. The corona virus […]

How to Spot Coronavirus Fake News – An Expert Guide

By SAPeople Contributor 23-03-20 10:43

The proliferation of fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled a dangerous “infodemic”. Fake news spreads faster and more easily today through the internet, social media and instant messaging. These messages may contain useless, incorrect or even harmful information and advice, which can hamper the public health response and add to social disorder […]

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South African Coronavirus Update: 274 Cases Tested Positive by Sunday

By SAPeople 23-03-20 09:15

In the latest coronavirus update in South Africa, confirmed by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Sunday evening 22 March 2020 – the country had 34 new cases that tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, bringing the current total to 274. According to the NCID (National Institute of Communicable Diseases), South Africa has tested 9,315 people. […]

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Spanish Opera Singer Plácido Domingo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By SAPeople 23-03-20 02:40

World famous Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo is the latest celebrity to announce he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 79-year-old announced his diagnosis on Sunday, posting the following message on Facebook: “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19, the Corona virus. “My […]

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Harvey Weinstein Reportedly Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Isolated in Prison

By SAPeople 23-03-20 02:13

Hollywood movie producer and recently convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, who is serving 23 years for third-degree rape and sexual assault, has reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus. According to reports, Weinstein was moved from Rikers Island in New York City into isolation at Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo in New York state on Wednesday. It’s believed […]

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WATCH The COVID-19 Version of Toto’s Africa by The Kiffness

By SAPeople 28-12-20 16:14

South Africa’s The Kiffness has created an awesome version of Toto’s Africa that’s going viral faster than a virus! The Kiffness’ David Scott posted the brilliant video on Sunday, saying: “Please stay home South Africa #FlattenTheCurve” (For more info on flattening the curve, see below the video.) He calls the video “Toto – Africa (COVID-19 […]

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WATCH Adorable South African Kid on Preventing Coronavirus

By SAPeople 22-03-20 23:19

Check out this adorable three-year-old South African child – Ibanathi Mpungose – teaching the nation how to prevent Coronavirus, in her very passionate manner. South Africans are loving her! The video, shared by her father, has gone viral – watched by over 36,000 people on Instagram; and shared on Twitter by the likes of DJ […]

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President Ramaphosa’s Address to the Nation Delayed Until Tomorrow

By SAPeople 22-03-20 19:16

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation, following his meetings today, has been postponed to tomorrow. Jackson Mthembu, Minister in the Presidency, explained that President Ramaphosa has decided to rather conclude the meetings he is having, before addressing the nation – so that he has all the facts and knowledge. Mthembu said it […]

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SASSA Pays April 2020 Grants Earlier Amid COVID-19

By SAPeople 22-03-20 18:00

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay social grants to older persons and persons with disabilities from 30 and 31 March 2020. Other beneficiaries will be able to access their grants from 01 April 2020. The social security agency’s decision to pay grants earlier is in response to the State of National Disaster […]

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Cathy Buckle: Letter from a Zimbabwean Campfire

By SAPeople Contributor 22-03-20 16:15

Dear Family and Friends, This is not a letter about Coronavirus, it’s one for the campfire when next you get there and I write it today for everyone struggling to save lives in this dark time in our history… writes author Cathy Buckle in her latest Letter from Zimbabwe. On a steaming hot night when even the […]

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South Africa’s President Is Undertaking Key Coronavirus Engagements Today

By SAPeople 22-03-20 14:18

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s programme for today, Sunday 22 March 2020, is dedicated to key engagements around South Africa’s national state of disaster triggered by the outbreak of the coronavirus… and will culminate with the President addressing the nation after chairing a meeting with the National Command Council in which they will discuss whether current measures […]

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Sol Kerzner, South African Hotel Tycoon, Passes Away at 84 from Cancer

By SAPeople 22-03-20 01:02

South Africa’s most famous hotelier, Solomon ‘Sol’ Kerzner, has passed away today – 21 March 2020 – at the age of 84, after a lengthy battle with cancer. According to Sun International, Kerzner was at his home in Leeukoppie Estate in Cape Town, surrounded by his family. His family have reportedly said that Kerzner requested […]

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You Can Now Access All COVID-19 Facts from WHO Via WhatsApp

By SAPeople 21-03-20 18:46

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a messaging service – WHO Health Alert – with partners, WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from Coronavirus. This easy-to-use messaging service has the potential to reach two billion people and enables WHO to get information directly into the hands of the people that need it. The […]

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COVID-19 Cases in South Africa Rise to 240

By SAPeople 21-03-20 13:47

As of Saturday 21 March 2020, South Africa now has 240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This means there has been an increase of 38 from Friday’s announcement of 202 cases. Among the new cases, is the Eastern Cape’s first confirmed case. “This patient is a 28 year-old female who had travelled to Germany,” said the […]

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