CoronavirusSA: ‘We have never seen such a disease’
Some pensioners say they are complying with lockdown regulations because they know nothing about the coronavirus but would rather do what they are told.
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CoronavirusSA: More mobile testing units launched to flatten the curve
A new fleet of mobile sampling testing units are to be rolled out across South Africa this week in hopes that increased testing will curb the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
#CoronaVirusSA: Limpopo celebrates first Covid-19 recovery
But the news isn’t all good — the province sees all districts, bar one, with confirmed Covid-19 cases.
#CoronaVirusSA: Duduza closes clinic after nurse tests positive for Covid-19
The nurse attended the prayer breakfast at the Divine Restoration Ministries in Ribblesdale, Bloemfontein, and did not self-isolate in the intervening period.
Gauteng health launches recruitment drive to fight Covid-19
In an attempt to contain and mitigate against the global pandemic Covid-19, the Gauteng Health Department is calling on qualified professionals to apply for roles on its online portal.
#CoronaVirusSA: Gauteng’s ‘low-level’ healthcare workers fear infecting their families
Healthcare workers are currently at the forefront of the Covid-19 battle, as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that they provide an essential service. But as the number of positive cases increases, vulnerable healthcare workers want to get tested too.
Elderly KZN social grantees happy with early payment
Taxi drivers, post office officials and social grant recipients have been adjusting to life in lockdown, with varying levels of success.
CoronavirusSA: Pensioners struggle to receive grants
As the younger generation flocked to cash pay points to receive their grants, it was the elderly and others who were disadvantaged. Many pensioners braved the long wait because they needed the money to guy groceries.
#LockdownSA: Transport woes for elderly social grant collectors
The elderly, and those living with disabilities, in the North West struggled to get transport to their grant payment points on the fourth day of the national lockdown.
Transgender healthcare ‘is a matter of human dignity’
The current state sexual and reproductive rights for transgender people is complicated — with ground-breaking legislation on one hand, but poor communication about what is offered by healthcare facilities and practical barriers to access care on the other.
Government intensified Covid-19 testing
The South African government is intensifying efforts to test the public for the COVID-19 virus, as the confirmed number of infections increases to 1 326, and results in three deaths.
CoronaVirusSA: Limpopo initiation schools closed amid virus risk
Initiates in the province will have to wait for their traditional transition into manhood, as initiation schools have been put on ice for this year.
Social grant beneficiaries to get paid
As South Africa continues to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, government says it will ensure that those who receive social grants are protected against the spread of the virus as they access their South African Social Security (SASSA) payments
CoronaVirusSA: “I am happy to see you, alive and healthy”, Ramaphosa
More than one hundred South Africans are set to return to their homes following their evacuation from coronavirus epicenter Wuhan, and subsequent quarantine at the Ranch Hotel, outside Polokwane.
#Lockdown: Day one sees the country’s first COVID-19 death
As South Africa went through its first day of lockdown, it had its hiccups and peaked at more than 1000 positive COVID-19 cases.