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25 Mar 2020
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Picture: Phill Magakoe/Pool Photo via APCovid-19 war command prepares for virus battle

The coronavirus war command team headed by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has outlined stringent and strategic measures for the 21-day lockdown aimed at flattening the killer disease curve.

 
Restaurants not allowed to operate during lockdown - Tourism Minister

Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said the 21-day lockdown in the country would have a negative impact in the sector, but she has urged industry players to abide.

 
LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus lockdown in SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a 21-day lockdown starting from midnight on Thursday to prevent the spread of Covid-19, follow our live blog for all the latest information.

 
Gift of Givers setting up testing stations across SA at discounted cost of R750

It includes the consultation, specimen collection, courier charges, lab testing in an accredited laboratory and the administration costs.

 
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South Africa set to suffer a significant setback from lockdown
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
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World Rugby looking into scenarios for July internationals
 
 
 
WATCH: Tokyo Games moved to 2021 as 'light at end of pandemic tunnel'
 
 
 
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Meek Mill at the Super Bowl LIV. Picture: ReutersMeek Mill thinks he's already had coronavirus
   
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'Bad Boys for Life' receives early digital release due to Covid-19 outbreak
 
 
 
Halsey and Evan Peters split?
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
In a statement released to the Restaurant Association of South Africa, the Minister of Tourism, Mmmamoloko Kuyabi-Ngubane confirmed that no restaurant will be operational during the lock down. PICTURE: UnsplashRestaurants, UberEats and Mr D will be closed during national lockdown
   
5 natural ways to boost your immune system
 
 
 
The Glenlivet aims to reach a new generation of whisky drinkers
 
 
 
Gert-Johan Coetzee's decade of delivering dreams
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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German tuner boosts the Mercedes-AMG A45 to 360kW
   
This 'brand new' 1998 BMW 740i lives in an air bubble, and it's for sale
 
 
 
Ford joins rush to produce ventilators, while FCA commits to masks
 
 
 
An Alfa lover’s Baleno affair
 
 
 
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
   
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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
FlySafair spokesman Kirby Gordon said the airline will resume flying from April 20. Picture: Supplied.FlySafair temporary closes business operations to support covid-19 initiatives
   
Lockdown applies to international tourists too, says Tourism Ministry
 
 
 
Everest's closure is a massive blow for not just tourism
 
 
 
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OPINIONMore from Opinion
Correctional Services has suspended visits to offenders for a period of 30 days to mitigate against the spread of Covid-19. Picture: Brendan Magaar/African News Agency(ANA)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
 
 
 
South Africa shows that pandemics don’t heal divisions – they reveal them
 
 
 
WORLDMore from World
Passengers wearing face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are seen inside a shuttle bus at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, China. Picture: Reuters/Aly SongChinese consumers urged to splurge, vouchers worth billions handed out to kickstart economy
   
Coronavirus isn't mutating quickly, a vaccine could offer lasting protection - scientists
 
 
 
Act like you have Covid-19, says Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand heads into lockdown
 
 
 
British vicar catches fire waiting for God's answer
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
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WATCH: Durban shoppers dash to stock up despite warnings against panic buying
People shop up a storm at the Evergreens store at the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market. Picture: Chelsea Ntuli
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