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#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.
Cory chaos at Alex cop shop
Alexandra police station in Johannesburg had its second coronavirus scare of the week when a woman came to open a case against her fiancé for stealing her laptop.
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.
Waste pickers fight Covid
They could be seen dragging trolleys picking up rubbish in suburban streets. But now these men and women have your safety against Covid-19 at heart.
Covid hits smokers
New US research suggests that smokers catch Covid-19 more easily.
No more “skop en donner” — SAPS boss
SAPS National Commissioner Khehla Sitole has issued guidelines for the use of force by the police.
CHILD RAPPERS LIGHT UP ALEX
The kids brave the streets of Alexandra on lockdown, entertaining people gathering on corners. They don't do it for money – they do it for love.