Tag: South Africa
Cuban medics fight against coronavirus in South Africa
The office of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said more than 200 Cuban health workers arrived in the country to…
South Africa: Ramaphosa to ease lockdown next week
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday said his government would gradually start easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions from May 1.
Lockdown: Food, liquor stores looted in South Africa
A number of food and liquor stores have been looted in South Africa amid a strict national lockdown that was…
IMF: Nigeria’s economy to shrink 3.4%, South Africa 5.8%
The IMF has projected significant economic contraction this year for Sub-Saharan Africa's two leading economies, Nigeria and South Africa.
Coronavirus kills 24 in South Africa
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll reached 24 on Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The country also reported 69 more…
Ramaphosa sends Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on leave for breaching lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday placed Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, a minister, on two month compulsory leave after breaching lockdown…
South Africa goes mobile for coronavirus testing
South Africa, worst-hit by coronavirus among African nations, has adopted mobile screening and testing, going door-to-door.
Coronavirus cases in South Africa hit 709, more expected
The number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 709, the country’s health minister said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus cases hit 554 in South Africa
South Africa on Tuesday confirmed an increase in the number of coronavirus cases. from 402 to 554.
Curfews in Senegal, South Africa over coronavirus
Senegal and South Africa issued curfews Monday as part of measures against the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than…
South Africa’s coronavirus cases jump to 85
The coronavirus cases in South Africa has increased by 23 to 85, state-run South African Government News Agency reported on…
Coronavirus: South Africa records six new cases
The South African Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize disclosed that the government has recorded 6 new cases of coronavirus.
South Africa confirms second Coronavirus case
South Africa on Saturday confirmed a second case the novel coronavirus, a 39-year-old woman who had travelled to Italy as…
Coronavirus: South Africa reports first case, made in Italy
South Africa on Thursday confirmed its first case of coronavirus, affecting a citizen who had passed through the main airport…
Ex-South African President Zuma hit by mystery illness, seeks help in Cuba
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has gone to Cuba to seek medical help for an undisclosed illness.