During the past fortnight South Africa has seen a dramatic, and unexpected slow-down in the daily…
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa extends lockdown by two weeks
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday extended a lockdown aimed at stemming the spread of…
South African leaders take pay cuts for COVID-19 fund
South Africa’s president and his cabinet will take a 33% pay cut for the next three…
Why African Americans are dying at higher rates from COVID-19
The new coronavirus isn’t biased about who it infects — so why does data emerging from…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition is ‘stable’ in intensive care with coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition “has been stable overnight” after he was admitted to intensive care…
WHO slams ‘racist’ calls by French medical experts to use Africa as COVID-19 vaccine testing ground
The World Health Organization chief angrily slammed recent comments made by scientists suggesting a vaccine for…
5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says
A conspiracy theory that links 5G mobile telecommunications masts to the spread of the novel coronavirus…
Africa’s coronavirus infection data is correct, says WHO
The World Health Organisation said data on Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases fairly reflects the underlying trend…
South Africa’s ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa’s nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is…
Coronavirus:How to Protect Yourself
Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The…