Tag: South Africa

South Africa eases lockdown as ‘outbreak reaches peak’

Ban on the sale of tobacco and alcohol to be lifted on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa says as coronavirus peaks.

South Africa Covid-19 cases pass 500,000-mark

More than half million coronavirus cases have been confirmed in South Africa, according to the country’s health minister. Zwelini Mkhize announced 10,107 new cases on Saturday, bringing the tally to 503,290, along with 8,153 deaths. South Africa is the hardest-hit country on the continent and accounts for half of all reported infections in Africa. It […]

Congregant shoots dead armed robbers in church

Police in South Africa are investigating the killing of two alleged armed robbers at a church in Centurion municipality in Gauteng Province, local media report. The reports say three armed men stormed Querentia Ministry Church in Wierda Park on Sunday and started robbing the worshippers. A congregant identified as Pieter van der Westhuizen, who is […]

COVID-19 deaths, cases: Top 12 most-affected countries

Coronavirus has spread around the globe, straining health services and sending billions into forced lockdowns. As of Tuesday, July 14, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world hit a grim milestone, reaching 12,768, 307 which represents 0.17 percent of the global population. According to the World Health Organization, in terms of regions, the […]

Human trials for coronavirus vaccine start in South Africa

South Africa has been chosen, not just for its expertise in this field, but because Covid-19 is now spreading fast here.

De Klerk withdraws from racism seminar hosted by US lawyers’ association

South African media say FW De Klerk’s withdrawal was after several rights groups opposed his participation.

Eight lessons from SA for the rest of the continent on dealing with Covid-19

SA is poised to lead Africa into the next, most dangerous phase of the pandemic, as the country braces itself for a rise in infections.