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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.
Virus hotspots
On Sunday night President Ramaphosa said several areas are coronavirus “hotspots”.
Level 3 – do’s and don’ts
All of SA is moving to Level 3 from 1 June. Here’s what level 3 means for you.
Level 3 celebrations
The lighter lockdown meant that for some it was time to celebrate the end of a very long two months…..
Ramaphosa’s warning
“The coronavirus pandemic in South Africa is going to get much worse before it gets better,” President Ramaphosa warned on Sunday.