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In a rather eccentric Instagram video, Ndaba Mandela revealed he is in self-isolation after catching coronavirus. The announcement was something else…

It’s a tough one to take, as more coronavirus cases in South Africa have been confirmed on Sunday. Here’s what Zweli Mkhize had to say.

Concerns over the president’s health have been dismissed, after one of the political party leaders Cyril Ramaphosa met last week was tested for coronavirus.

We’re looking at how South Africa’s current coronavirus situation compares to that of the the worst-hit countries, when they were at this stage.

The health ministry has now conceded that military intervention from SANDF may be needed to control South Africa during a coronavirus lockdown.

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

World Poetry Day is celebrated worldwide on 21 March after it was formally adopted during Unesco’s 30th session held in Paris in 1999.

We are big, big fans of this. The government have brought in preventative measures to stop shoppers from taking more than they need by stockpiling.

The first known case of coronavirus for Stellenbosch University staffer was reported earlier on Thursday – here’s all the information you need to know.

Coronavirus did not come here to play. As cases rise in South Africa, the government are calling ‘early doors’ for our pubs, bars and restaurants.

Cases have increased by 36% overnight, as the health department concede that local coronavirus transmissions are happening more regularly.

Cases went up by 35% on Tuesday, as South Africa confronts its coronavirus reality. A number of young children are amongst the new patients.

Fighting against the spread of the coronavirus could throw our courts and their processes into doubt, as the Chief Justice prepares to address the nation.

The Richards Bay Primary School has been shut down on Monday, after a Grade R pupil tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease.

We’re not sure how many people would want to be in Cyril Ramaphosa’s position right now: But the responsibility to limit coronavirus falls on his shoulders.

With daily briefings on the coronavirus situation in South Africa now taking place, we’re bringing you the live stream and the important timings.

South Africa’s fight against the coronavirus escalated dramatically on Sunday after President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed a travel ban will be implemented.

You can catch a live stream of Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation here, as he updates us on what steps will be taken to fight coronavirus.

There’s been another rise in coronavirus cases reported across South Africa, after a batch of new cases were reported on Sunday morning.

A patient who was declared “critical” on Wednesday is seemingly in better shape today – but was this another coronavirus communication clanger?

A student who came into contact with someone carrying COVID-19 has been put into quarantine, as coronavirus fears hit Wits University.

A short message shared by the health department on Thursday has confirmed that the number of coronavirus cases in South Africa are on the rise.

The coronavirus outbreak has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Coronavirus is spreading across South Africa, as the Western Cape became the third province to record a case of COVID-19. Here are the details.

Among the genuine concerns raised by coronavirus, there are also some chancers who spread misinformation and fake news about it.

It was announced on Monday that South Africa now has more than twice as many coronavirus patients to deal with as it did yesterday. Here’s the latest.

Monday, 9 March 2020 is Commonwealth Day. This refers to the annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.

It’s been revealed that the wife of South Africa’s first confirmed coronavirus case has also tested positive for the disease on Sunday.

It was all systems go to bring our compatriots home from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan. But 184 South Africans will now have to wait a little longer.

With coronavirus now officially landing in South Africa, some very frank conversations are happening – and yes, it involves our international borders.

Parliament is currently debating the best way to handle the coronavirus on Thursday. They better hurry up, because it’s now officially on our shores.

It’s official: South Africa has its first case of coronavirus, after a 38-year-old man returned to SA with the disease following a trip to Italy.

The first confirmed South African coronavirus cases have been reported in Japan, as two workers on board a cruise ship came down with the disease.

It turns out, South Africa can get corrupt criminals of Indian descent arrested. Ravi Pujari – linked to more than 200 cases – was arrested in a remote village.

It’s reported that the vaccine will undergo animal trials in the United States and China.

Pakistan’s Habib Bank has been found guilty of committing several acts of fraud in its UAE branches – but how is Duduzane Zuma connected?

The spread of the coronavirus has caused many exhibitors to opt-out of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) at short notice.

Concerns have been raised over the whereabouts of student Alfa Mpetsheni, who went missing from Hangzhou last month – but he may no longer be in China.

The Chinese Ambassador to SA has told dozens of South Africans trapped in Wuhan that they must remain in the coronavirus-hit city.

Thousands of foreign nationals are being evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan by their governments. But South Africans stuck there aren’t so lucky.

A number of Iranian mourners have died in a stampede on Tuesday 7 January 2020, during Qassem Soleimani’s funeral procession.

The US President says that his military is the “biggest and by far the best in the world”.

The chance of war between Iran and the US escalated to uncomfortable levels on Friday. South Africa is already feeling some of the strain, too.

The ’16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children’ campaign calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.

Malema will participate in discussions that include trade and political dynamics around the world.

Job cuts and a profit plunge for Japanese car giant Nissan.

An Indian man cut off his finger after voting in the country’s marathon elections after realising he had voted for the wrong party.

The first real photo of a black hole was released today by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration.

World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April. The message this year is that universal healthcare is attainable.