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WRAP | SA's Covid-19 death toll hits 86 as govt announces new curfew

2020-04-25 21:00

Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases.

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BUSINESS

SAA liquidation postponed for now

2020-04-25 17:02

Employees of SAA have been granted an extention of the dealine by which they have to sign a termination of retrenchment agreement proposed by the business rescue practitioners.

· SAA business rescue practitioners call for liquidation if no agreement reached with workers

· Coronavirus | Air Mauritius goes into administration

· No more money for SAA, government tells unions

SOUTH AFRICA

WATCH | 'Kom, julle bliksems!' - 17 worshippers arrested at a Pretoria mosque

2020-04-25 18:53

Seventeen men were arrested in Pretoria West after they allegedly broke lockdown regulations by congregating at a mosque to worship.

· WATCH | Ramaphosa wishes all Muslims on the continent Ramadaan Mubarak amid Covid-19 pandemic

· Lockdown curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 starting on 1 May

· Lockdown: Most movement will still be restricted, employees to be screened on Level 4

SOUTH AFRICA

Covid-19 death toll climbs to 86 after 7 new deaths reported

2020-04-25 21:42

The Covid-19 death toll has risen to 86 after seven more deaths were reported, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced.

· WATCH | Cape Town videographer raises about R300 000 in a week to feed communities

· WATCH | 'Kom, julle bliksems!' - 17 worshippers arrested at a Pretoria mosque

· Covid-19: 846 recoveries in Gauteng, while 427 cases still active

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WATCH | Cape Town videographer raises about R300 000 in a week to feed communities

2020-04-25 19:37

Chad Nathan took to the streets of Cape Town, armed with his camera, ready to document the impact of South Africa's nationwide lockdown on the less fortunate.

· WATCH | Cape Town women band together to sew masks to put food on table amid lockdown

· WATCH | 2 food truck drivers injured after looters barricade road, stone truck

· WATCH | Some 300 food parcels donated to Joburg waste pickers

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SOUTH AFRICA

SA's Covid-19 infection rate 'lower than the global average'

2020-04-25 16:50

The rate of Covid-19 infections is lower than the global one, according to the acting director-general of the Department of Health, Dr Anban Pillay.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Mugg & Bean taking steps against branch owner who posted picture of child wearing black face paint

2020-04-25 17:53

Mugg & Bean says it is shocked at the actions of a franchise owner in East London who posted a picture of one of his children on Facebook wearing black face paint, alongside a caption saying he was 'using his children to apply for business grants'.

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The government site contains information about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, plus statistics on its spread in SA and related government press releases.

South Africa

Awaiting-trial prisoner tests positive for Covid-19 at Tshwane prison

2020-04-25 20:17

Kgosi Mampuru II Prison in Tshwane has recorded its first Covid-19 infection after an awaiting-trial prisoner tested positive for the virus.

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Africa

Zimbabwe official charged for 'insulting' president Emmerson Mnangagwa over coronavirus

2020-04-25 14:57

An opposition municipal official has been charged with insulting Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa over for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, a lawyers' association said.

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LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

2020-03-12 11:27

Follow our live update for the latest news, research and information on coronavirus in South Africa and around the world.

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Business

SAA liquidation postponed for now

2020-04-25 17:02

The "immediate threat" of the liquidation of SAA has been averted, the Department of Public Enterprises announced on Saturday evening.

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You’ll only be able to buy booze at Level 3 - and only on some weekday mornings

2020-04-25 17:50

The country will have a five-level economic reopening, with level 4 from May.

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Entertainment

This is the most beautiful show that 2020 will possibly plate

2020-04-25 20:00

The second season of the intimate and incomparable food exploration and travelogue show 'JAN' is by far the most singularly beautiful, perfectly-produced television that 2020 will possibly plate.

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It takes police, army and traffic officers to keep Mahikeng indoors

2020-04-25 19:42

Their front line position in the enforcement of the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown regulations has automatically placed police and the army at the receiving end of the public’s wrath.