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18 Mar 2020
A man using a scarf to cover his face walks along a downtown street Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: Themba Hadebe/APBREAKING: 8 local coronavirus transmissions confirmed as SA tally hits 85

South Africa’s total confirmed coronavirus infections jumped to 85 on Tuesday night, with eight of the confirmed 23 new cases being local infections with no recent travel history.

 
Fears Cape children vulnerable to predators and Covid-19 over longer school break

As schools closed earlier for the Easter break, children's rights activists are fearing that not only will kids be vulnerable to the coronavirus but also to sexual predators.

 
Coronavirus panic buying: Call for 'elderly hour' at major retailers

The request by locals follows some retailers around the world dedicating an hour of the day to allow the elderly and those with disabilities to shop for their needs.

 
Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo accuses son of palace coup

The king has accused his son of trying to overthrow him by preventing him from returning to the Bumbane Great Place Palace through a protection order.

 
BUSINESSMore from Business Report
Coronavirus will lead to worldwide recession this year, warns S&P
 
 
 
Axed Old Mutual boss Moyo loses in court
 
 
 
Sasol dives further on the JSE over cash-raising plan
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
Premier Soccer League chairman Irvin Khoza has called on clubs and players to take the coronavirus seriously before the organisation decides on the way forward. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePixPSL boss wants clubs to make sure they are doing their best to halt spread of virus
   
It’s important players are rugby-ready in a responsible way, says Dobson
 
 
 
Mikel leaves Turkish side Trabzonspor over coronavirus fears
 
 
 
Laver Cup will go ahead despite French Open switch - organisers
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENTMore from Entertainment
Actor Idris Elba (R) and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba (L) arrive for the world premiere of the movie "Cats" in Manhattan, New York. Picture: ReutersIdris Elba was 'motivated' to reveal coronavirus diagnosis by Tom Hanks
   
Thandie Newton impressed by changes in film business
 
 
 
WATCH: Chris Martin performs on Instagram Live amid coronavirus pandemic
 
 
 
Normani: Being compared to Beyoncé puts pressure on me
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
The painkiller is often taken for fever – one of the early symptoms of coronavirus. Picture: NeedpixIbuprofen cold worsen coronavirus infection, say health experts
   
Now there's a dating website for lovers of the larger variety
 
 
 
RECIPES: How to make your own edible bowls at home
 
 
 
How to cook for your children during the extended school holidays
 
 
 
 
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
Volkswagen shows first teaser sketch of new Ranger-based Amarok
   
Suzuki to stage digital launch for new S-Presso budget hatch
 
 
 
Volkswagen suspends production at European factories
 
 
 
2020 Knysna Motor Show joins the list of Covid-19 cancellations
 
 
 
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
SA Express will suspend its operations from March 18, 2020. Picture: Supplied.SA Express suspends operations from today
   
Is collaborative tourism the answer to the economic impact caused by coronavirus?
 
 
 
If you must travel, here are 3 things you should do before embarking on a trip
 
 
 
SANParks to remain open amid coronavirus outbreak
 
 
 
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
This combination of 2019 and 2002 file photos shows Michael Cohen, left, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, outside his apartment building in New York and drug kingpin Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela leaving the Combita maximum security prison in Tunja, Colombia before extradition to the United States in 2004. Amid the COVID-19 coronavirus threat, they are among the prisoners making pleas for compassionate release or home detention.Picture: Jonathan Carroll, Javier Galeano/APGet me out of jail! Michael Cohen, Bernie Madoff among inmates seeking release amid coronavirus risks
   
Trump administration to turn back migrants caught at border, cites coronavirus - sources
 
 
 
'They need some relief': US cannabis stores exempt from coronavirus lockdown
 
 
 
Gun sales in parts of US surge as coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales in parts of US surge
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during iHeartRadio's ALTer EGO concert at The Forum in Inglewood. Picture: Reuters
WATCH: Chris Martin performs on Instagram Live amid coronavirus pandemic
A screenshot of the armed hijacker approaching a driver at a fast food outlet drive-through.
WATCH: Armed men hijack customer at fast food drive-through
Somizi. Picture: Instagram
WATCH: Somizi gets tested for Covid-19
 
 
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