Several people have been arrested for allegedly disobeying the country's lockdown rules that officially kicked in at midnight on Thursday.
Some workers who are forced to stay home because of the nationwide lockdown might also face poverty.
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.
A French tourist who visited Kruger National Park has tested positive for Covid-19.
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