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Virus showing lower death rate in Africa

The World Health Organisation says coronavirus death rates in many African countries do not seem to be increasing as fast as other parts of the world.

Covid hits smokers

New US research suggests that smokers catch Covid-19 more easily.

No more “skop en donner” — SAPS boss

SAPS National Commissioner Khehla Sitole has issued guidelines for the use of force by the police.

SA journalist seeks international protection from SAPS

Free State journalist Paul Nthoba, allegedly beaten up twice by police, has fled to Lesotho for United Nations protection.

7 shot in KZN execution

Seven men were shot execution-style in a house in eMsahweni, south of Durban, on Wednesday night.

Covid: hardest-hit districts

The Department of Health has named the ten hardest-hit districts likely to remain at high lockdown levels.

Matric syllabus unchanged

This year’s matric pupils will be examined on the full curriculum, says Deputy Education Minister Makgabo Mhaule.

Schools not ready, say unions

Schools will reopen on 1 June, but only for grades 7 and 12, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. The return of other grades “will be discussed later”.

Thabane resigns

Lesotho prime minister Tom Thabane has finally resigned after clinging onto power until Tuesday.

“Covid cure” pastor dies

A Cameroon pastor and former presidential candidate has left his followers wondering whether they caught Covid-19 from him.

Defiant Thabane won’t go

Tom Thabane, the Lesotho Prime Minister accused of murder, is still refusing to quit.

Level 4 shopping changes

Lockdown regulations have been amended from today to allow more clothing to be sold in level 4. Here’s what you can now buy:
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