In the Johannesburg suburb, neat queues are enforced, physical distances maintained and fights stopped by its community policing forum
You know, this coronavirus thing, I just feel, if South Africans can stick together, we’ll get through this
In Africa, more people will die as a result of what we are doing to prevent Covid-19 than will be saved by doing it
Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heavy-handed, brutal and, at times, lethal action by some members of the police
Varsities are determined to complete the first semester even if it hinders some students
If we are to flatten the curve of this virus and ensure that it does not attack as hard as it has done in some European countries, we need to put petty differences aside and be at war with the virus
Communications minister suspended for two months after violating lockdown regulations
Mister Sweet workers say they will not risk their health, and the lives of others, to continue producing and packaging confectionaries
The minister has to answer to the president after a picture was posted of her apparently breaking lockdown rules
The president needs South Africans on his side if the lockdown is to be extended. He must show leadership and censure the communications minister for breaking the regulations
In response to court papers saying lockdown regulations are unconstitutional because they do not protect the best interests of children, the state says baby care goods are now an essential item
Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Eswatini, South Africa and Zimbabwe have implemented new rules on disinformation. But these may have unintended consequences
This lockdown will hurt my family in the stomach. We will suffer for this whole period. I don’t even know what I will do when my wife gives birth in the next two weeks
The Brazilian president broke self-isolation, despite being exposed to Covid-19, and has encouraged his supporters to do the same, while his health minister battles to contain the crisis
The coronavirus epidemic has thrown issues such as gross income and ownership inequality into the spotlight, as we try to find ways to navigate through this crisis
Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision
The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease
Titch Fraser. a resident of the Ocean View old aged home in Musgrave, Durban describes what he finds as the worst things during the lockdown
Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown
During times of crisis, people turn to trusted sources for accurate information. This leaves them vulnerable to cybercriminals
It’s time to shut up, listen, think about the effect of your words and actions and continue washing like a madman
In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better
As the country hunkers down for a second week of lockdown, how reliable is the data available and will it enable a sound decision for whether South Africans can leave their homes on April 16?
In this moment where those corporations are “stepping up” to the Covid-19 challenge, let’s not forget their true character and where and how they have made their money
Some “unintended consequences” dealt with and minister warns Western Cape on cigarettes
The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out
The outbreak and the response to it is showing us that many things are possible, including the provision of water to waterless municipalities
More than 300 complaints have been lodged against unscrupulous suppliers and business owners, who are now under the microscope for violating the Disaster Management Act
Two women who travelled to South America for a friend’s wedding were told by the South African government to wait until Peru’s state of emergency ends. Now they could be coming home
About 1 500 South Africans are stuck abroad, waiting to see if the government can help them to return home