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Confirmed Covid-19 tally rises to 1,585, an increase of 80
With deaths now still at nine, the health minister has called for more tests to determine the extent of the infection at a Netcare hospital in Durban.
In a statement on Saturday night, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said that the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 1,585.
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Cricket South Africa clean-up should extend to the board
We still keep forgetting that the suits who were complicit in the rot at the federation are still serving at board level.
features
Why healthcare workers keep going in a crisis
While they had already been overworked before the pandemic, things are most likely to get worse for nurses, doctors, porters and cleaners at all hospitals.
Editorials
Medical personnel need clarity on self-isolation
Two young doctors in Limpopo were forcibly put into quarantine at a government facility and not allowed to self-isolate themselves.
Columns
Times are tough when your proud neighbour begs
I see the struggle. It’s real. And my heart bleeds for my neighbours…
Columnists
A Better You: Get back to basics at home
Lockdown presents many distractions and ‘reasons’ not to keep on exercising. But it’s not that hard to stay motivated.
Editorials
Genl Constand Viljoen’s role will be recognised
He was famous for saying – long before such talk became fashionable – that if a person was good enough to die for his country, then he deserved a vote.
Columns
Maybe it’s time for Fixit to F***off?
Mr FearFokkol is now the owner of more flip-flops than are found in the closet of the average Jeffreys Bay surfer.
Columns
Orchids and Onions – Applause for cheeky Chicken Licken
An Onion to the department of human settlements, water and sanitation, along with the Water Research Commission. Next time, use the money to buy more water tanks for informal settlements…
Columns
When the possibilities become possible again
That is when we once again start prospecting for gems.
features
PICS – ‘Unsung heroes’ continue to produce our food
Farmworkers keep the wheels turning to deliver essential foodstuffs for people and animals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Columnists
Remembering Red Rum
Red Rum is probably the most famous name in horse racing. He made that name over jumps, which isn’t as globally popular as flat turf racing, but the horse had so much heart and charisma that the whole world came to revere him.
local soccer
Pirates have plenty of arsenal to fight for trophies next season
While everyone is concerned about the Covid-19 pandemic, I took some time to forget about the virus and look into the near future of Orlando Pirates – this is something other teams should really be concerned about.
Lotto Lotto and Lotto Plus results, Saturday, 4 April, 2020
Here are the winning lottery numbers from Saturday night’s live draw.
Covid-19 Humanitarian groups calls for more funds towards essential food items
Yusuf Abramjee says that the level of desperation was heart-breaking due to limited resources, and added that many communities continue to beg for food hampers.
Covid-19 Metro cops arrest five suspects for lockdown liquor sales, confiscate booze worth R500K
The suspects were all detained at Milnerton police station.
Covid-19 Ramaphosa chairs virtual council meeting to assess lockdown progress
Co-chaired by Deputy President David Mabuza, ministers, premiers and the local government association, the meeting also discussed a strategy towards economic recovery.
Society Potchefstroom children’s home distributes ‘survival kits’ to families
The packages contained fresh vegetables, tinned food, maize meal, cleaning agents, toiletries, warm clothes and blankets.
Covid-19 Nzimande urges students to become Covid-19 representatives
The minister made these comments at a send-off ceremony for the 76 students, who were repatriated from China.
Covid-19 Gauteng health dept asks for donations of masks, gloves and ventilators
The department says the donations would be used to assist the government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19 Mines to be investigated for not complying with lockdown regulations
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe says the department received complaints from employees of the mining companies.
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Cricket South Africa clean-up should extend to the board
We still keep forgetting that the suits who were complicit in the rot at the federation are still serving at board level.
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Premier League players’ ‘backs against wall’ over coronavirus, says Rose
Newcastle defender Danny Rose says footballers feel their “backs are against the wall” over talks about wage cuts, with Premier League clubs due to speak with players’ representatives on Saturday.
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Cricket South Africa clean-up should extend to the board
We still keep forgetting that the suits who were complicit in the rot at the federation are still serving at board level.
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Bill Withers, soul icon behind ‘Lean On Me,’ dies at 81
Withers also found love from hip-hop artists eager to let samples of his hits power their raps, including Jay-Z, Tupac Shakur and Blackstreet.
Business
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Ban on cigarette sales ‘to cost govt over R1bn a month’
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) urged the government to reconsider the nationwide ban on the sale of cigarettes.
Opinion
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Obituary: South Africa’s towering healer, prophet and artist Credo Mutwa
uMkhulu was astonishingly prolific despite his many years, working across mediums and forms as a teacher and healer.
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#SALOCKDOWN: Taking my daughter to the doctor
Read this mom’s account of taking her daughter to the doctor during these trying times.
Motoring
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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup goes virtual
The first two races of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Virtual Edition will be held on 4 April at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
World
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Smartphone vs virus – is privacy always going to be the loser?
Putting the fox in charge of guarding the henhouse is unlikely to sit well with rights and privacy groups, although they don’t exclude the use of technology to help combat the crisis.
