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Parents and learners at Ceza Primary School learners in Olundi, Chibini are shocked by the state of the lavatories which are “not even fit to be called pit toilets”.

The governors of two of South Africa’s Covid-19 epicentres have now tested positive for the coronavirus. Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Western Cape Premier Allan Winde are the latest in a string of high-profile people who have tested positive in recent months.

Both the Zulu and Xhosa nations are mourning the death of AmaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile.

There could be a “silent epidemic” of the coronavirus in Africa, according to a new study which shows most countries are testing far too little.

President Jair Bolsonaro has become famous for saying Covid-19 is a “little flu”. Now he has it.

A chilly blast of cold air is headed for SA this week.

Teachers at Mbodleni High School in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, have accused local government of supplying ineffective hand sanitisers to local schools.

Hunger has gripped many people during the lockdown, and it’s children who are often the most vulnerable.

The Gauteng government wants to be able to return to hard lockdowns to deal with the rocketing coronavirus caseload in the province.

The good news is that all 204 learners who got Covid-19 at Makaula Senior – the biggest school outbreak in SA – have recovered. The bad news is that it makes it harder to get children and parents to take the virus seriously.