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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.

#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.

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