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17 Mar 2020
SHELVES stand empty following panic buying at stores yesterday. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster and announced drastic measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, such as a ban on gatherings of more than 100. Picture: Steven Senne/AP/African News Agency (ANA)Covid-19: Anxiety across country as panic seizes shoppers

Many South Africans resorted to panic buying on Monday despite Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel advising against this.

 
Coronavirus: European tourists say they are better off in SA

Swedish tourist Erik Axelsson is doing his internship in the City and said he felt safer in South Africa than he would at home.

 
EFF lays hate speech charge against FW de Klerk

The EFF has again gone after the country’s former president, FW de Klerk, by laying a charge against him over his controversial apartheid remarks.

 
Universities cancel graduation ceremonies in response to Covid-19 pandemic

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc worldwide, South African universities have put measures in place to help curb the spread of the virus.

 
BUSINESSMore from Business Report
Downward spiral on the JSE continues
 
 
 
SA told to use $11bn jobless fund for virus
 
 
 
China offers incentives to encourage investment in hog farming
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
The Olympics from July 24-August 9 in Tokyo have not been postponed or suspended. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will hold talks with heads of international sports organisations on March 17. Photo: ReutersFACTBOX: Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic
   
Japan PM says G7 supports 'complete' Games, polls back postponement
 
 
 
Sharks have gone from rugby zeros to heroes
 
 
 
FIFA's Infantino urges unity, calls for FAs to push WHO advice
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENTMore from Entertainment
Kristofer Hivju at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Picture: Reuters'Game of Thrones' star Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus
   
Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson leave hospital after coronavirus treatment
 
 
 
Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus
 
 
 
Production on 'Fantastic Beasts 3' delayed due to coronavirus
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
Soap doesn’t kill bacteria, it gets rid of them. Picture: YouTube.comWATCH: This UV video shows how soap really kills germs
   
Is it okay to pay your wife for sex?
 
 
 
Fashion designer Lara Klawikowski has made a career of her childhood joy
 
 
 
Orlando Bloom was celibate for six months before dating Katy Perry
 
 
 
 
AFRICAMore from Africa
Unpacking the Breaking the Cycle of Crime initiative
 
 
 
A Fraud-fighting First in South Africa
 
 
 
The Best Africa Has To Offer In Conference Venues
 
 
 
MOTORINGMore from Motoring
New Land Rover Defender: South African pricing announced
   
UK car companies told to switch production to ventilators
 
 
 
Fiat Chrysler halts production in Europe as virus hits demand
 
 
 
Verstappen beaten by gamers as F1 drivers turn to virtual racing
 
 
 
EISH!More from Eish
Today is Friday the 13th and we all know what that means. Picture: NeedpixToday's Friday the 13th, get your four-leaf clover out
   
'Ex dumped me next to No Dumping board': Tweeps share 'How I know Ubuntu Is Dead'
 
 
 
This guy is the sassiest Airbnb host of all time
 
 
 
WATCH: Somalis turn to Dr Hyena to fight depression and mental illness
 
 
 
TRAVELMore from Travel
Guests who have bookings or intend booking with Mango for travel until April 30, 2020, will now be able to change their flight dates. Picture: Supplied.Covid-19: Mango passengers allowed to change flight dates
   
Coronavirus: 8 things the SA tourism industry can do
 
 
 
WATCH: Couple recreating their cancelled cruise is Twitter gold
 
 
 
Tourism industry 'will play its role' in effecting covid-19 measures
 
 
 
OPINIONMore from Opinion
A student pours alcohol on his hands before entering the campus as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus. Picture: Aaron Favila/AP#changethestory: Let’s stop the world - not to get off, but to get better
   
Managing the impact of the coronavirus requires that SA data costs must fall
 
 
 
Coronavirus: 'The Thuma Mina moment is upon us'
 
 
 
Coronavirus: The world will get through this together
 
 
 
WORLDMore from World
President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force. Picture: AP Photo/Evan VucciDonald Trump awards himself 10-out-of-10 rating for coronavirus response
   
Coronavirus lockdown: 'Hundreds' of inmates on the run after fleeing Brazil jails
 
 
 
Covid-19: US schools scramble to teach, feed students as they shut down
 
 
 
Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson leave hospital after coronavirus treatment
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
Soap doesn’t kill bacteria, it gets rid of them. Picture: YouTube.com
WATCH: This UV video shows how soap really kills germs
Education MEC, Kwazi Mshengu, confirmed that the child had contracted the illness from her mother and other pupils in her class have displayed similar, flu-like symptoms. Picture: Google Maps
WATCH: Richards Bay school on lockdown after Grade R pupil allegedly tests positive for Covid-19
Sbahle Mpisane. Picture: Instagram
WATCH: Sbahle Mpisane surprises her mother by walking without crutches
 
 
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