The nationwide lockdown implemented by government to contain COVID-19 has delayed the spread of the virus and given government time to prepare for the pandemic.
South Africa has recorded 318 new COVID-19 cases, with the total number of confirmed cases at 3 953 as of Thursday.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has delivered 664 water tanks and 70 water trucks to the Northern Cape.
Gauteng continues to be the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country with 1 224 infections confirmed.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has provided more details on the second set of measures that are aimed at assisting individuals and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workers facing distress due to the COVID-19 lockdown continue to find relief thanks to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has issued a directive to all mining operations to ensure safe start-up procedures as the sector prepares to ramp up to 50% of capacity.
South Africa has 3 635 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, announced on Wednesday.
Only a unified and coordinated response offers Africa the best possible chance of containing the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has unanimously supported the employment of additional members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist government’s intervention in the fight against COVID-19.
