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Secret Covid burials alleged in Tanzania
Several videos of night burials shared on social media in Tanzania have led many to believe the government is hiding the country’s Covid-19 death toll.
Ramaphosa: “Be prepared”
As the pandemic passes 7 million infections worldwide some leaders are still in denial. Others address the problem — and their people — more frankly.
New Zealand Covid-free
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that her country is now free of Covid-19.
Locking down leaders
Many countries have seen government ministers and officials break the rules. Which is the worst so far?
A STONE FOR SIPHO’S GRAVE
Gogo Emily tried for decades to erect a tombstone in memory of her son, killed in June 76 by apartheid police. She finally got the stone this year, and prepared for the unveiling. But her dream was dashed by the lockdown.
Corona corruption in Zim
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party has threatened journalists reporting a corruption scandal involving President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son.
New York cops drive into crowd as sympathy protests echo across the world
The protests in America at racial discrimination and police brutality continued. In New York, two police cars drove into protestors.
Police bosses arrested
A police general, three brigadiers and three colonels have been arrested for tender fraud in early morning raids.
Another Eastern Cape mayor tests positive
The OR Tambo district municipality in Umtata in the Eastern Cape has confirmed its mayor, Thokozile Sokanyile, has tested positive for Covid-19.
Western Cape could have one of world’s highest Covid-19 death tolls
Covid-19 could kill 9,300 people in the Western Cape this year.
Soldiers rescue family from burning car
A family was saved from a burning car in Boipatong by SANDF soldiers and police.
Easter Cape premier quarantined
Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has decided to quarantine himself at his house after a colleague tested positive for the coronavirus.