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Another KZN hospital closes after 16 people test positive for Covid-19

The General Justice Gizenga Memorial Hospital in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal has stopped accepting  patients. In a statement the KZN Health Department revealed that nine mothers, two babies, four doctors and one nurse had tested positive. "As a Department, we are extremely concerned by these developments, and have urgently exercised our Constitutional obligation to prevent a further outbreak of the virus." According to the department the first case involved a mother who […]

todayMay 5, 2020 29

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More than 800 people arrested in KZN for breaking lockdown regulations

Kwazulu Natal police have arrested more than 800 people for contravening level lockdown regulations. The country moved to level 4 on Friday, 01 May 2020, after 5 weeks  under a full nationwide lockdown. Addressing the media at a roadblock on the N3 at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza on Monday, KZN premier, Sihle Zikalala said the arrests happened in the last three days. “The easing of regulations does not mean people […]

todayMay 4, 2020 50

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Businesses failing to comply with safety regulations will be closed: Dept of Labour

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned that any employer who does not comply with level 4 regulations to protect staff may be ordered to close business and legal action taken against them. On Sunday Nxesi announced a set of regulations that businesses will have to adhere to as a number of workers return to their jobs on Monday , May 4. Economic activity is expected to resume, with […]

todayMay 4, 2020 56

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President Ramaphosa says it’s wrong to suggest ministers do what they want

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against attributing government decisions to individual cabinet members. This follows widespread criticism of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's announcement reversing the president's 23 April decision to lift the ban on the sale of tabacco products at level 4 of the nationwide lockdown. Level 4 of the lockdown regulations came into effect on 1 May. In his weekly newsletter, From the Presidents Desk on […]

todayMay 4, 2020 33

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NSFAS beneficiaries don’t qualify for R350 special distress grant:Zulu

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has outlined the qualifying criteria for the special Covid-19 social relief of distress grant of R350 per month. In a briefing on Wednesday Zulu revealed that individuals who are receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) do not qualify for the special grant. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a social relief and economic support package of R500 billion to direct resources towards […]

todayApril 29, 2020 46

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217 Cuban Medical Brigades arrive in SA

A delegation of 217 Cuban Medical Brigades arrived in South Africa on Monday morning. This is in response to South Africa’s request to the government of Cuba to offer assistance  in the fight against the spread of the covid-19 pandemic in the country. The group consists of experts in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics and public health, family physicians, healthcare technology and experts to provide technical assistance alongside local experts. […]

todayApril 27, 2020 40

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Ramaphosa announces easing of restrictions from May 1

President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved that beyond Thursday 30 April there should be a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity in the South Africa. Ramphosa made the announcement of the easing of  lockdown restrictions on Thursday evening. "We will implement a risk adjusted strategy through which we take a deliberate and cautious approach to the easing of current lockdown restrictions" said Ramaphosa The president said that while the national […]

todayApril 23, 2020 43

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Ramaphosa expected to announce relaxed lockdown restrictions

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Thursday to expand on the phased lifting of restrictions, as citizen’s gear up for the last leg of the nationwide lockdown. South Africa has been under lockdown since March 26, in an effort to contain the rapid spread of Covid-19, the lockdown is expected to be lifted on April 30. To date South Africa has recorded 65 Covid-19 related deaths, […]

todayApril 23, 2020 28

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More than 1300 South Africans return home

The Department of International Relations and Corporations has revealed that more than 1300 South Africans have been repatriated from 17 countries. At the weekend, 80 South Africans were brought back from Italy, 206 arrived from Germany and 35 from Angola. Despite the travel restrictions, South Africans from several countries including Brazil, the United States, the United Kingdom and Nigeria, have been able to return. Speaking to Ynews, the department’s spokesperson […]

todayApril 20, 2020 29