Trump hides in underground bunker while America burns
President Donald Trump went to an underground bunker at the weekend as protests raged in Washington DC and across the United States.
Life at level 3
South Africa has changed gear to lockdown level 3. But there’s still lots of uncertainty – as government walks the tightrope between saving the economy and controlling the virus.
Silent killer
What makes Covid-19 so deadly is that so many infected people get no symptoms.
Without knowing they have it, the infected can then pass the disease to the more vulnerable, who risk dying.
In Britain, one of the world’s top Covid-19 hotspots, new data shows that 70% who tested positive showed...
License to puff
The government’s obsession with stopping cigarette sales under lockdown has led to a new warning.
Police Minister Bheki Cele said people carrying cigarettes should have receipts – to prove they were not bought illegally. “If you are having it in your pocket whether in large or small quantities we would like to...
Twitter accuses Trump of “glorifying violence”
Twitter has put another warning on a Donald Trump tweet.
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.
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.
