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Trump hides in underground bunker while America burns

President Donald Trump went to an underground bunker at the weekend as protests raged in Washington DC and across the United States.

Life at level 3

South Africa has changed gear to lockdown level 3. But there’s still lots of uncertainty – as government walks the tightrope between saving the economy and controlling the virus.

License to puff

The government’s obsession with stopping cigarette sales under lockdown has led to a new warning.  Police Minister Bheki Cele said people carrying cigarettes should have...

Twitter accuses Trump of “glorifying violence”

Twitter has put another warning on a Donald Trump tweet.

Police fine Namibian president for breaking lockdown

Namibian police have fined the President and other top politicians for breaking lockdown rules.

ZCC decides to stay closed

South Africa’s largest church will remain closed when lockdown rules drop to level 3.

Lockdown pay-outs from UIF

All workers who’ve lost income, even if they're not registered with UIF, can now apply for special Covid-19 pay-outs during lockdown.

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.

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