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26 Mar 2020
Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Jonisayi Maromo/African News Agency (ANA)Bheki Cele warns public: Obey or else

As South Africa finally enters a 21-day national lockdown, transgressors of stipulated orders of home stay could face six months in jail or a fine or both.

 
Coronavirus: KZN hospitals facing mask shortages

Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane- Zulu said there was a worldwide shortage of N95 masks because manufacturing stopped in January

 
Tracer team nabs German tourist for flouting Covid-19 quarantine rules, continuing his holiday in KZN

The German is believed to have tested positive for coronavirus but continued his holiday until he was nabbed by tracer teams in KZN. He is the second person to be arrested for absconding the rules regarding Covid-19.

 
‘If this coronavirus spreads, it can cause severe damage’ - ministers appeal for public to stay home

In a three-hour press conference, Cabinet ministers appealed to South Africans to take the 21-day national lockdown seriously and adhere to the call to stay at home.

 
BUSINESSMore from Business Report
WeWork’s new crisis: ‘workplaces will never be the same after this’
 
 
 
SA must protect its agricultural sector
 
 
 
Google launches tools to help educators and students stay connected
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
Ben Stokes says he is working hard to stay in shape for next month's Indian Premier League. Photo: via ReutersI cannot take three weeks off and be ready for IPL, says Stokes
   
UK Sport wants more government funding as Games extended to 2021
 
 
 
Tom Brady over Jameis Winston a no-brainer for Buccaneers
 
 
 
Former World Cup winning coach Jake White joins the Bulls
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENTMore from Entertainment
Langa Mngoma and Nandi Madida
Picture: InstagramNandi Madida sends support to her sister during the Covid-19 pandemic
   
Zolani Mahola invites Mzansi to her InstaGigs sessions
 
 
 
4 moments that remind us of Manu Dibango
 
 
 
John Legend jokes new album is the perfect soundtrack for making 'coronababies'
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
Can the coronavirus be transmitted sexually? Picture: PexelsCoronavirus and sex: The dos and don'ts during social distancing
   
Love and happy endings: Romance fiction to help you through the lockdown
 
 
 
The Glenlivet aims to reach a new generation of whisky drinkers
 
 
 
RECIPE: Campari Olive Oil Cake
 
 
 
 
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
We put the new Land Rover Defender through its paces in Namibia
   
Portuguese and Italian WRC rounds join the postponement list
 
 
 
Volkswagen and Audi change logos to encourage social distancing
 
 
 
Toyota Hilux to get perkier 2.8 engine with upcoming facelift - report
 
 
 
EISH!More from Eish
A minibus taxi driver wearing a face musk looks on during his journey in Kwa-Thema east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. President Cyril Ramaphosa said all schools will be closed for 30 days from Wednesday and he banned all public gatherings of more than 100 people. South Africa will close 35 of its 53 land borders and will intensify screening at its international airports. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)‘Mayivalwe le Country!’ Mzansi Twitter reacts to 3-week coronavirus lockdown
   
Haibo Masechaba! Spokesperson roasted for 'killing' coronavirus patients
 
 
 
Today'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'
 
 
 
TRAVELMore from Travel
Mango is the latest airline to suspend flights following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for a lockdown earlier this week. Picture: Supplied.Mango the latest airline to suspend flights
   
Great Wall of China reopens popular section to tourists after coronavirus closure
 
 
 
Qantas to complete world’s first non-stop flight between Australia and UK
 
 
 
Google will now update travellers on travel advisories and airline policies
 
 
 
OPINIONMore from Opinion
File picture: Gerd Altmann/PixabayNow is the time to rekindle the spirit of solidarity
   
Coronavirus: Government needs to do more for prisoners, they have rights too
 
 
 
World TB Day: It's time to make new medicines to beat old diseases
 
 
 
A one-size-fits-all approach to Covid-19 could have lethal consequences - especially for Africa
 
 
 
WORLDMore from World
Brenton Tarrant, who appeared by video link, admitted to 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one charge of committing a terrorist act. Picture: TVNZ Pool via APAlleged mosque shooter shocks with switch to guilty plea
   
The latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
 
 
 
EXPLAINED: Who should wear a face mask, and do they actually stop the coronavirus?
 
 
 
Iran to impose tough measures as coronavirus death toll exceeds 2000
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
Saxophonist Manu Dibango performs during Franck Sorbier's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2018 fashion collection in Paris. Picture: AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File
4 moments that remind us of Manu Dibango
We put the new Land Rover Defender through its paces in Namibia
Cardi B. Picture: Instagram
WATCH: Cardi B calls out fellow celebrities and US government
 
 
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