#WeAreNotLabRats takes off, French doctor apologises for Africa comment

5 April 2020 3:38 PM

Two French doctors sparked outrage with their idea for Africa to be used as the testing ground for coronavirus vaccines.

Pretoria man arrested for allegedly mocking lockdown measures on social media

5 April 2020 12:36 PM

Police say a video shows two young men travelling around Pretoria, bragging they do not comply with the regulations.

Don't fall into an IMF debt trap Tito Mboweni! - political commentator

5 April 2020 10:49 AM

Oscar van Heerden on the reasons he believes South Africa should not turn to the IMF for a general loan amid Covid-19 crisis.

Sanef 'alarmed' by threats against SABC News crew in KZN

On Saturday, the team was reporting on the impact of the national lockdown on rural communities when it was allegedly blocked and threatened by a group not related to the story.

COVID-19:Denel among SOEs lending expertise towards SA production of ventilators

Denel has responded to a call from the Department of Public Enterprises to drive the ventilator project, in preparation for a possible surge in the number of hospitalised patients requiring this specialised piece of equipment.

NW to place all COVID-19 cases, contacts under ‘strict surveillance’

The department announced the decision after a man in Bloemhof was found not to have stayed at home, as instructed by officials, after testing positive for the coronavirus and was later found on a farm in the Free State.

[LATEST] Coronavirus cases in SA jump to 1585, 9 deaths confirmed

4 April 2020 10:21 PM

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announces an increase of 80 cases of infection on Saturday.

'No amount of provocation by community should result in law enforcement abuse'

4 April 2020 3:10 PM

Reverend Chris Nissen says more civil society monitoring is needed to keep the volatile lockdown situation in check.

Gen. Viljoen 'demobilised conservative resistance to transition' - Ramaphosa

4 April 2020 12:20 PM

FF Plus founder and former defence force chief General Constand Viljoen died on Friday at the age of 86.

FES court application will force govt to respond to abuses by police, SANDF

2 April 2020 5:40 PM

Legal journo Karyn Maughan gives an update on the application by civil organisation, the Fair and Equitable Society.

'100% occupancy risks lives of people over money and we support 70%' - Santaco

2 April 2020 1:22 PM

National Santaco spokesperson Thabiso Molelekwa insists it never supported the 100% passenger occupancy of minibus taxis.

Minibus taxis now allowed to load to 100% capacity, if all passengers wear masks

1 April 2020 5:20 PM

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has outlined changes to the regulations governing public transportation during lockdown.

Govt can as of Thursday use phone data to trace users to slow spread of Covid-19

3 April 2020 2:12 PM

"The data will be de-identified after Covid-19," says Ahmore Burger-Smidt (Werksmans Attorneys). "Until then, is it secure?"

South Africa’s economy to shrink by 23.5% in 2Q/2020 – Absa forecast

3 April 2020 9:17 AM

Africa’s most developed economy is heading for a very cold economic winter, says Absa Senior Economist Peter Worthington.

'If you still have a job, get rid of your debt as fast as you can'

2 April 2020 8:04 PM

Personal finance expert Warren Ingram has advice on how to survive – or even thrive – amidst the Covid-19 outbreak.

Internet speeds should normalise: Repairs to 2nd undersea cable completed

4 April 2020 11:49 AM

Post-recovery checks have been done and Wacs is back in operation.

RIP Bill Withers legend

3 April 2020 6:08 PM

The influential American soul singer has died aged 81.

China uses drones to disinfect public spaces – should we do the same?

3 April 2020 1:03 PM

Should South Africa relax rules against aerial spraying of chemicals in the same way the Chinese have?

PE mom improvises, completes Ironman race at home to fast-track charitable deed

30 March 2020 3:57 PM

Instead of waiting for the endurance event in November, Charlotte Raubenheimer decided to create her own triathlon at home - for a...

Two Oceans Marathon cancelled amid Covid-19 pandemic

15 March 2020 11:11 AM

Africa's biggest running event, the Two Oceans Marathon has been called off by organisers in light of the coronavirus.

Decision to cancel Cape Epic was taken out of our hands, says race director

14 March 2020 11:02 AM

The 2020 Absa Cape Epic has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.