Vavi tests positive for Covid-19
Prominent trade union federation boss, Zwelinzima Vavi, has joined a growing list of pre-eminent political leaders who have tested positive for Covid-19. The general... Read more.
Mbalula flip flops on taxi regulations
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has made a U-turn on a decision to allow minibus taxis to carry 100% loads provided they supply passengers with masks and gloves... Read more.
Only family to bury ANC leader amid Covid-19
Only the immediate family of the late ANC leader, Ignatius Jacobs, will be allowed at his funeral. This is due to the Covid-19 lockdown regulations. Tributes poured... Read more.
Taxi industry twists government’s arm
The taxi industry’s threat to embark on a shutdown today has forced government to make concessions on the regulations regarding public transport. Transport Minister... Read more.
Covid-19 deaths climb to three
Government will ratchet up efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus by rolling out an extensive testing, screening and tracing drive that will see 10 000 field... Read more.
Hang in there – Ramaphosa
It is now abundantly clear that the most effective way to contain the spread of the Covid-19 global pandemic is a lockdown of several weeks, President Cyril Ramaphosa... Read more.
SA’s township lockdown headache
Residents ignore regulations to curb virus... Read more.
Long queues undermine lockdown
Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed that one of the country’s densely populated townships, Alexandra, was among the places where citizens did not comply with... Read more.
This is not time to play with fire – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against those who will take chances trying to circumvent the rules of the lockdown, saying they should not “play with fire”.... Read more.
Stay at home or face state of emergency – Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele has issued a chilling warning to South Africans, saying the failure for citizens to stay at home will force government to impose the much-dreaded... Read more.
