South Africa

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that as of Tuesday, South Africa has 554 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

While no load shedding is expected today, Eskom says the possibility that it might be implemented still remains as the power generation system is constrained and vulnerable.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a fund that will aid in the combat of the Coronavirus.

At the stroke of midnight on Thursday, South Africa will go on a nationwide lock-down with the exception of essential services.

South Africa will enter a nationwide lock-down for 21-days with effect from midnight on Thursday 26 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, The National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to enforce a 21-day nation-wide lockdown with effect from midnight on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa has 402 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 128 from Sunday’s announcement.

The South African business community has mobilised to combine its resources as a way of limiting the economic, social and health impact of COVID-19 on the country.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Productivity SA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on productivity and employment promotion in South Africa.

Subsequent to suspending all international flights, South African Airways (SAA) has also announced the suspension of regional flights.

A 31-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Lehurutshe Magistrates’ Court today on charges of smuggling counterfeit cigarettes.

The Presidency has welcomed the announcement by the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, that he has been tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission has welcomed a court decision to dismiss an application that would see it not performing its functions.

The Health Department has confirmed that South Africa now has 274 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

While the power system remains constrained and vulnerable, Eskom is not expecting to implement any load shedding this week.