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16 Mar 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Bongani Shilubane/African News Agency (ANA)Ramaphosa declares Covid-19 national disaster, says 61 cases confirmed in SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are now 61 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa and has declared a national state of disaster.

 
Coronavirus: UKZN suspends academic programme, cancels April graduation

Their decision follows other South African universities such as UCT and Wits who have suspended classes.

 
UCT suspends classes after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

UCT has a confirmed case of the virus on campus. The university was this afternoon made aware that a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

 
SA rand strengthened briefly following Ramaphosa's announcement

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday declared a national state of disaster in South Africa.

 
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WATCH: At least six cars burnt out in Lion's Head fire
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WATCH: Cape Town firefighters battle blaze moving towards Lion's Head
 
 
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