Top national stories of the week
Some of the goings on in South Africa during the course of this past week
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Covid-19: National lockdown extended by two weeks
The national lockdown will be extended by two weeks, from midnight on 16 April 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday evening
https://zululandobserver.co.za/lnn/962325/covid-19-national-lockdown-extended-by-two-weeks
Nationwide rains boost dam levels during lockdown
The department of water and sanitation believes that the nationwide increase will have a positive impact on the government’s efforts to stem the tide against the spread of coronavirus
https://zululandobserver.co.za/lnn/962186/nationwide-rains-boost-dam-levels-during-lockdown
Covid-19: Localised stats will not be released. Here’s why
Health authorities said the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases per town or smaller areas will not be released, to prevent victimisation and stigmatisation
https://zululandobserver.co.za/lnn/962157/covid-19-localised-stats-will-not-be-released-heres-why
SANDF chief ramps up the tough talk
Human life is more important than individual human rights. You are out there to protect human lives and those who threaten human lives must be dealt with, General Solly Shoke told his troops yesterday
https://zululandobserver.co.za/lnn/962126/sandf-chief-ramps-up-the-tough-talk
Baby clothes, towels and other essentials can be sold during lockdown, maybe even cheaper
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition says provisions have been made for baby products for newborns, infants and toddlers up to 36 months old, to be sold as essential items
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