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Trump vs Twitter

Twitter’s most famous user says he’s going to close it down.

Some virus hotspots may stay at level 4

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Tuesday that some high-risk areas hit very badly by the virus may stay on a stricter lockdown from June 1st.

New SAPS complaint service

The SAPS has launched a new service to report torture or abuse by police during the coronavirus crisis.

Religious gatherings allowed

President Ramaphosa has announced that places of religious worship can open from June 1st.

Bare-faced presidents

Not all presidents are wearing masks.

#MenziNgubaneisfine

SA Twitter is in a panic that Generations and The Queen actor Menzi Ngubane is at death’s door in hospital and needs the public’s prayers. He isn’t.

Level 3 celebrations

The lighter lockdown meant that for some it was time to celebrate the end of a very long two months…..

Trump calls churches “essential services”

Donald Trump has tried to boost his popularity by ordering churches to open - ignoring federal government advice to keep them closed.

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.

Waste pickers fight Covid

They could be seen dragging trolleys picking up rubbish in suburban streets. But now these men and women have your safety against Covid-19 at heart.

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.

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