SA confirms 3 158 COVID-19 cases
South Africa has confirmed a total of 3 158 COVID-19 cases, having conducted 114 711 tests to date.
Hi-tech platform set-up to curb fake news
Government has set-up a hi-tech monitoring and evaluation platform in an effort to ramp up state capacity to monitor and respond to misinformation and fake news proliferating during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gauteng has 909 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Gauteng remains the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country - with the total number of confirmed cases pegged at 909.
Correctional Services announces measures to address COVID-19
With the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases at 78 at the Eastern Cape Department of Correctional Services (DCS), the department has activated containment and treatment measures at its facilities.
Government mulls COVID-19 funding models
Government, through National Treasury, is exploring all funding avenues to finance all COVID-19 related programmes and measures aimed at addressing the pandemic.
SA COVID-19 cases climb to 2 415
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 415, as of Tuesday, 14 March.
Inmates test positive for COVID-19
The number of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at East London Correctional facility has increased by 49 cases, says the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
SA receives medical supplies from China
South Africa has received medical supplies from China to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Rupert fund shut down temporarily
The fund created by the Rupert family and Remgro has been shut down temporarily.
Over 2000 arrests for non-compliance with COVID-19 rules
Law enforcement agencies have arrested 2 289 suspects for non-compliance with COVID-19 National State of Disaster regulations, Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Thursday.