National News

News24

Coronavirus: Limpopo resort declared 'green zone' after Wuhan evacuees released from quarantine

29 Mar 2020 - 11:54:47

The Ranch Resort in Limpopo is now a 'green zone' and no longer on lockdown, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. Source

National News

EWN

Ramaphosa declares the Ranch Resort COVID-19 'green zone'

29 Mar 2020 - 11:09:57

The President is visiting the 112 South Africans who have been cleared to return to their families after testing negative for the coronavirus in a second series of tests since their arrival from Wuhan China on 14 March 2020. Source

National News

News24

WATCH | Here are some of the antics South Africans have been getting up to in lockdown

29 Mar 2020 - 11:06:15

We asked our readers to send us their best, funniest and most creative videos of what they are getting up to while they are in lockdown - and they certainly delivered! Source

National News

EWN

'Movement of children is prohibited' – Zulu clarifies joint custody in lockdown

29 Mar 2020 - 10:46:02

Social Services Minister Lindiwe Zulu said parents with joint custody cannot ferry their children between houses during the national lockdown. Source

National News

News24

Coronavirus: Second SABC employee tests positive for Covid-19

29 Mar 2020 - 10:33:06

A second employee of the South African Broadcasting Corporation has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the broadcaster has announced. Source

National News

News24

Coronavirus: 'Our entire livelihoods are coming to a standstill' during lockdown - waste picker

29 Mar 2020 - 10:01:43

Waste pickers, also known as reclaimers, want to be classified as essential workers during the 21-day national lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Lockdown could bring Edcon to its knees

29 Mar 2020 - 09:00:00

The country's coronavirus lockdown could likely bring Edcon to its knees. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

MTN’s free daily Data Lifeline to keep customers connected during the lockdown

29 Mar 2020 - 07:00:00

MTN has launched a 20MB daily data lifeline to help South Africans stay connected during the 21 day lockdown. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Britain's Next shuts online operation to protect workers

28 Mar 2020 - 20:00:00

Leading British fashion chain Next has bowed to pressure from workers worried about their health and shut its online business. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

South Africa: Three Policemen Appeared in Court for Corruption

29 Mar 2020 - 10:52:57

[SAPS] Hawks members from Durban Serious Corruption Investigations arrested three police officials aged 31, 39 and 50 for corruption. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Kenya: KRA Busts Multibillion-Shilling Tax Evasion Syndicate

29 Mar 2020 - 10:52:35

[Nation] A tax evasion cartel involving vehicle-tracking service providers, clearing agents and transporters has been denying the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) billions of shillings through dumping of cargo meant for export. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Kenya: COVID-19 Risks U.S.$60 Billion Debt Repayment Plan

29 Mar 2020 - 10:49:51

[Nation] An ambitious debt repayment plan unveiled by the Treasury to reduce Kenya's Sh6.3 trillion debt has run into a major setback in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Source

Sport

Sport24

WATCH | European Tour stars unite to salute the real coronavirus heroes

29 Mar 2020 - 11:51:23

European Tour stars took to social media to help encourage fans to stay at home and help the real heroes as the coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Source

Sport

Sport24

Gerber played golf with 1981 Springbok legends days before coronavirus test

29 Mar 2020 - 10:52:18

There are fears over the health of several members of the 1981 Springbok team who attending a golf day with former team-mate Danie Gerber. Source

Sport

Sport24

BCCI donate funds in fight against Covid-19

29 Mar 2020 - 10:08:00

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has donated £5.47million to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund in the fight against Covid-19. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Jack Ma makes big donation to help African Union through coronavirus

23 Mar 2020 - 16:20:50

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

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Datatec sees increased demand for its remote access computing

23 Mar 2020 - 15:09:28

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

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Apple closes all stores outside greater China for 2 weeks

14 Mar 2020 - 09:44:03

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

World

BBC World

Close-up footage of Arkansas tornado

29 Mar 2020 - 10:09:14

An active weather front brings a rapid developing and destructive tornado to Arkansas Source

World

BBC World

Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine

29 Mar 2020 - 04:00:05

The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous". Source

World

BBC World

Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died 'alone and scared'

29 Mar 2020 - 03:13:43

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

ICYMI | Huracan Evo, GTI wrap, C63 AMG road trip... All the reviews you might have missed this week

29 Mar 2020 - 10:00:10

We wrap up our long-term test of the VW Golf GTI, undertake a road trip in a V8 AMG, and drive a raging bull around the Western Cape. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

Editor's pick | New Corolla, driving a Lambo and what to watch - This week's best motoring stories

29 Mar 2020 - 06:00:32

A week South Africa will remember forever as the country locked down in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But car-lovers still need their daily dose of petrol; here's a look at this week's best stories. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

The jury is out! This is what the world's motoring media think of the new Land Rover Defender

27 Mar 2020 - 16:00:14

The embargo has lifted, the prices are out and the new Land Rover Defender (should) arrive in South Africa in 2020. But what is it like to drive? Source

Health

Health24

THAT WhatsApp voicenote wasn't meant to be shared - it was from a worried daughter to her mother

29 Mar 2020 - 05:45:09

A WhatsApp voicenote that had been shared widely on social media, was meant to have just been a message of caution from a worried daughter, to her mother. Source

Health

Health24

Coronavirus morning update: Wuhan repats given the all clear and fake news goes viral

29 Mar 2020 - 05:45:03

Your latest coronavirus news: An increase in confirmed cases of healthcare workers; fake news voicenote goes viral; and repatriated South Africans from Wuhan all test negative and get ready to leave the Ranch. Source

Health

BBC Health

Coronavirus: Things will get worse, PM warns in letter to Britons

29 Mar 2020 - 03:07:47

Writing to all UK households, Boris Johnson says measures to combat coronavirus could get tougher. Source