Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has made clear that the government is not opposed to games going ahead without spectators provided they adhere to strict safety protocols
National Arts Festival and other events face big financial losses and enter uncharted territory as they look to livestreaming activities
The legislature will suspend its business indefinitely from Wednesday, after a final sitting to pass two pieces of critical legislation to keep the wheels of government turning
Parliament said it will convene only to pass legislation pertaining to Tito Mboweni’s budget Bill before MPs adjourn for their constituency break
The labour department has called on employers to implement measures to minimise threat of Covid-19 to South Africa’s workforce
Several countries, including Kenya and Senegal, have ordered their tertiary education institutions to shut down in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus
This is no time to snigger at the high rates of coronavirus in the Global North. We could be just as hard hit — and it is poor people who will suffer the most
WIth classes being cancelled due to the outbreak of the virus, the academic enterprise can be salvaged through the use of technology
A postponement of the party’s internal processes gives President Cyril Ramaphosa breathing space and dents the attempts to move against his control of the ANC
The League is on halt for now but we still know almost nothing about what the future holds
Ministers outline initiatives and the plans for all education institutions
At this rate of infection, with 5% of all cases needing intensive care, the country won’t have enough emergency hospital beds by the end of this month
Parliamentary leaders are expected to meet this week to discuss the impact of restrictions on the work of the legislative branch of Government.
We have to ensure our health system is not completely overrun, warns health minister
Minister’s brief the media over coronavirus response plan
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
Hundreds of legislators won’t be able to meet in parliamentary chambers after restrictions on gatherings to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease
Schools closed, visas revoked, non-essential travel stopped as South African president announces the number of Covid-19 cases has jumped to 61
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation over coronavirus after cabinet met on Sunday to discuss the outbreak
The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic
The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)
As Covid-19 continues to spread, resulting in a global shortage of face masks, Centurion-based manufacturer U-Mask is coming to the rescue of thousands
South Africa was well-placed for the 2008 crisis. But R3.18-trillion debt and low growth hamper its ability to limit the economic effects of Covid-19
Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt
If nothing changes and infections continue to increase at the current rate, South African healthcare facilities could be further overwhelmed
The 122 South Africans repatriated from the disease epicentre in Wuhan, China are expected back in the country on Friday
International student and staff exchanges are key components of higher education. But the Covid-19 pandemic offers the chance to look closer to home
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