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Pandemic ‘accelerating’, WHO warns
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 25, 2020
As South Africans brace themselves for the start of the 21-day lockdown at midnight tomorrow, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Covid-19
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Klaasen misses out on contract
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 25, 2020
The list of players who received national contracts from Cricket South Africa (CSA) was announced on Monday. A notable omission was wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen. Sixteen
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Naked Florida man stands in driveway throwing rocks at cars
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 25, 2020
As Covid-19 rages across the United States, Florida man continues business as usual. Last week a man from Brevard county, Florida was arrested for allegedly standing naked in
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Lockdown necessary to save lives – Ramaphosa
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 24, 2020
The 21-day lockdown ‘will have a considerable impact on people’s livelihoods, on the life of our society and on our economy (but) the human cost
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Food supply system secure – at least for now
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 24, 2020
There is no immediate threat to South Africa’s food supply, despite the economic disruption caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. This is according to stakeholders
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Politics drove Corona outbreak – expert
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 24, 2020
Italy lost the opportunity to contain the Covid-19 virus because of political considerations. This is the view of Dr Giorgio Palù, former head of the
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‘Essential’ businesses carry on in New York
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 23, 2020
With bars and nightclubs closed and the rhythms of daily life upended by the coronavirus, Bottle stores have been deemed ‘essential’ retail in the state
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‘Sun King’ passes away
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 23, 2020
Legendary South African businessman, Sol Kerzner, has died at the age of 84 in Cape Town. His family confirmed his passing in a statement yesterday.
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What will the president announce this evening?
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 23, 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening on the Covid-19 crisis facing the country. Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said this morning:
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SAA cuts back drastically
- By Lee Stuttaford
- . Mar 22, 2020
South African Airways (SAA) has slashed routes. This is according to spokesman Tlali Tlali. He said “We have taken note of the decline in demand