First public hospital closed due to COVID-19 in Durban.Family of Alexandra man, Collins Khosa, allegedly killed by soldiers, expresses distrust in SANDF probe.
Sanef commemorates Press Freedom Day, commends South Africa’s coverage of COVID-19 outbreak. Scores of joggers, cyclists and walkers at the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town. Inter-provincial travel is allowed for a week amid the easing of lockdown restrictions in attempts to aid the ailing economy. SAHRC calls for mechanisms to curb gender-based violence during lockdown. UIF website crashes due to influx of visitors. Ramaphosa announces a R500 billion support package for the economy. The Department of Basic Education postpones the May/June Amended Senior Certificate (old matric) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination. Rating agency Moody’s cuts its forecast for South Africa’s economy to a 2.5% contraction in 2020, citing the impact of a nationwide shutdown aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. South Africa records its first COVID-19 death of a patient who had no underlying medical condition. Lockdown is extended by two more weeks. British American Tobacco urges the government to reconsider its ban on cigarette sales, saying it would have unintended consequences. Allegations of police and armed forces’ brutality reported during lockdowns. #START OF LOCKDOWN SOUTH AFRICA FREE#
The Health Department in the Free State says it has managed to trace 973 COVID-19 contacts in the province after 480 people that attended a church service and had some contact with international guests tested positive for the novel coronavirus.Moody’s downgrades South Africa to ‘junk’ status amid lockdowns.COVID-19 infections surpass the 1000 mark.South Africa records first COVID-19 related death in the Western Cape.President Cyril Ramaphosa tests negative for COVID-19.The SANDF is deployed and government identifies quarantine sites.Lockdown is officially in effect, with a ban on inter-provincial travel.
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