Ramaphosa declares Covid-19 national disaster, says 61 cases confirmed in SA

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16 Mar 2020

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

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

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.

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

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