News24.com | Overcrowded DR Congo prisons at high risk from coronavirus
The coronavirus has breached the walls of DR Congo prisons with potentially catastrophic consequences for the overcrowded facilities, charity groups say.
The coronavirus has breached the walls of DR Congo prisons with potentially catastrophic consequences for the overcrowded facilities, charity groups say.
Hypertension, diabetes and cardiac disease are among the most common co-morbidities associated with serious Covid-19 cases in the country, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said.
The number of Covid-19 cases at prisons in the Western Cape has increased, the Department of Correctional Services has said.
Soweto runners welcomed the Level 4 lockdown by doing what they do best - returning to the road.
Western Cape police have arrested a woman in Kraaifontein for allegedly dealing in liquor and drugs after more than 1 300 bottles of alcohol were confiscated from her.
New infections jumped by 9,623 to 124,054 cases in last 24 hours as authorities mull tighter restrictions on movement.
Sport, Arts and Culture minister Nathi Mthethwa and his independent adjudication panel have provided over 90 athletes with relief during the coronavirus crisis to date.
The streets of Olievenhoutbosch in Centurion were abuzz with activity as thousands of hungry people queued for food parcels organised by the Mahlasedi Foundation.
South Africa’s economy could contract by as much as 16.1% this year, depending on how long it takes to contain the coronavirus pandemic and for the economy to recover to the end of 2020
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the window period during which South Africans are allowed to exercise during the Level 4 lockdown is too small.
As editor Wilhelm Crous puts it, "We haven't seen this movie before."
Nearly three weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's no-show at a key event sparked rumours he was seriously ill or even dead, state media published photos Saturday showing him in public.
Cape Town's streets were less congested than on Day 1 of level 4 of the lockdown.
Investment consultant, Andre Tuck, tackles the question of investment strategy.
Thousands of people queued outside Walter Sisulu Primary School anxiously waiting to receive food parcels which were donated by NGO Mahlasedi. Some had been waiting at the school since Friday afternoon.
As SA faces the reality of a prolonged Covid-19 lockdown, it also appears it shall be overlooked for a new trans-Tasman competition to replace Super Rugby.
Four men suspected of a card skimming operation have been arrested in the Umzinto CBD.
The government continues to reiterate that lockdown regulations are for the protection of South Africans and a lot has also been said and done to cater for the well-being of locals. But what about African migrants?
Unions have asked to meet Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga urgently to iron out details in the plan to reopen schools.
Access to accurate, reliable patient data is a critical but overlooked element of good healthcare, says Andrew Brown.
A suspected hitman thought to be behind taxi violence-related shootings, has been arrested after going to a KwaZulu-Natal hospital for treatment for gunshot wounds.
The department said it had successfully concluded a "leadership compact" with labour unions which is aimed at ensuring a "smooth transition" to a new airline.
A man has been shot dead by police after slashing several people at a shopping centre in Australia's northwestern Pilbara region.
Access to roads leading to the Table Mountain National Park have been closed following an influx of Capetonians taking advantage of Level 4 lockdown regulations that allow them to exercise for three hours in the morning.
Two police officers have been killed by the allegedly drunk driver of a light delivery vehicle, while inspecting a truck on the side of the road for lockdown regulation compliance in the Free State.
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