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. Source

Ramaphosa meets with ZCC leaders to discuss response to COVID-19

The President, along with some ministers, is set to update the clergy on measures taken government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Source

WATCH | How awareness and unity can make a difference - Khayelitsha gets 1 000 hand sanitisers

When businesswoman Shafieka Salie-Effendi noticed the plea for hand sanitisers on the Khayelitsha Community Action Network WhatsApp group, she didn't sit idly by. She joined the group to help mobilise awareness around the Covid-19 crisis in South Africa - and managed to raise enough money to donate 1 000 hand sanitisers. Source

Police minister thrilled about decrease in violent crimes during lockdown

Police Minister Bheki Cele on Sunday morning welcomed the 'general decrease in serious and violent crimes', attributing this to, among other factors, the prohibition of the sale and movement of liquor since then nationwide lockdown started on 27 March. Source

BATSA warns cigarette ban risks lockdown defiance by desperate smokers

In a statement BAT-SA said the temporary ban will unintentionally force 11 million smokers to go outside of their neighbourhood in search of outlets willing to defy the regulations. Source

14-year-old Soweto schoolgirl found raped and murdered after failing to return from shop

The empty streets of the coronavirus lockdown, and the police patrols to enforce the rules, were not enough to protect a 14-year-old Dobsonville teen from being raped and murdered. Source

Coronavirus continues to pound local currency and stocks

The rand continued its downward spiral against the dollar on Friday with banking and retail stocks taking a particular hit. Source

Ventilator tycoon adds $3.7bn to wealth on demand rush

Three founders of a company that makes ventilators have added a combined $7.3 billion to their wealth this year. Source

For your next video chat, give the wall behind your mug some love

The wallpaper business was booming before coronavirus forced us all to contemplate the state of the walls in our home. Source

Zimbabwe: WFP Declares Zimbabwe a Hunger Hotspot

[Zimbabwe Standard] The World Food Programme (WFP) has classified Zimbabwe as one of the 18 countries in the world that will likely come out of the deadly coronavirus pandemic in a worse off situation. Source

Nigeria: NGO Expresses Worry Over Presidential Task Force's Silence On Water Supply to Nigerians

[Vanguard] A non-government Organisation, WASHMATA Initiative, Saturday, expressed worry over silence by Presidential Task Force on control of Coronavirus, COVID-19, on clean water supply and accessibility by Nigerians to contain the spread of the deadly virus. Source

Nigeria: Country Records 5 New Cases of COVID-19

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced five new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria; three in Bauchi and two Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Source

UEFA chief says Champions League conclusion has a cut-off date

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has announced that the Champions League and Europa League must be finished before 3 August. Source

Rooney says handling of Premier League pay row 'a disgrace'

Wayne Rooney has criticised the government and the Premier League for placing footballers in a "no-win situation" over proposed pay cuts. Source

Virtual Grand National raises spirits and real cash for NHS

Former Wales rugby star Jonathan Davies wanted one small matter cleared up as owner of Potters Corner: "So is there Virtual Grand National prize-money?". Source

Jack Ma makes big donation to help African Union through coronavirus

The equipment donated includes 20 000 laboratory diagnostic test kits, 100 000 medical masks, and 1 000 protective suits and face shields. Source

Datatec sees increased demand for its remote access computing

Datatec tells shareholders that the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak has reached every region where the group operates. Source

Apple closes all stores outside greater China for 2 weeks

The technology giant says it is moving to remote work in order to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Source

Five shot dead in Russia for 'talking loudly'

Police say the shooter opened fire on a group of people gathered outside his house. Source

Somali outrage at rape of girls aged three and four

The two cousins were abducted as they walked home from school and now need major surgery. Source

Coronavirus: Malawi president takes 10% pay cut

Malawi was one of the last countries to record cases of coronavirus - the first were on Thursday. Source

ICYMI | R.S. Trophy, Seltos, 2 Series Gran Coupe - All the new cars you might have missed this week

While the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the South African motor industry, we managed to keep the pot boiling with several stories on new models. Source

WATCH | The Citroen C3 AirCross and Hyundai Venue are two compact SUVs with unique offerings

We drive the Hyundai Venue and Citroën C3 AirCross. Here's what each SUV has to offer. Source

OPINION | 'Yes, we can!' - How South African motorsport can survive after the coronavirus crisis

It's not all doom and gloom for South Africa's motorsport. Wheels24's motorsport contributor Reynard Gelderblom takes a look how the industry can recover after the lockdown. Source

New finding challenges old notions about dyslexia

Some researchers have suggested in the past that the cerebellum plays a role in dyslexia-related reading problems. Source

Coronavirus morning update: SA reports 9 deaths and Bill Gates has his eye on Africa for vaccine trial

Your latest coronavirus news: The health department reports 1585 cases in South Africa, along with 9 deaths; SA students from China are given the all clear after being in quarantine; and paying special attention to your mental health during lockdown. Source

Coronavirus: The NHS workers wearing bin bags as protection

One intensive care doctor describes the reality faced by some UK health workers on the front line. Source