Covid-19: What do South Africa’s numbers mean?
We explain confirmed cases, death rates and more
By Marcus Low and Nathan Geffen
Science | 8 April 2020
Two dogs shot in Khayelitsha lockdown recovering
“We were completely shocked. We confronted the officer and asked him why he shot the dogs like that”
News | 8 April 2020
“New broom” minister Barbara Creecy raises dust
Environment minister’s reputation among green community slides after controversial West Coast decision
By John Yeld
News | 8 April 2020
Covid-19: City of Cape Town and national government bicker over housing of refugees
City claims Bellville site is not compliant with anti-virus regulations
By James Stent
News | 8 April 2020
Covid-19: Shackdwellers lose court case to stop demolitions
“Covid-19 does not mean that there must be a holiday in respecting the laws of the country” says Durban mayor
By Tania Broughton and Nokulunga Majola
News | 8 April 2020
Covid-19: Children allowed to move between parents’ households - in some cases
Regulations changed on Tuesday to assist separated families
Brief | 8 April 2020
Covid-19: Plans to move thousands from informal settlements met with scepticism
“They should consult us before making these statements” says community leader
By Tariro Washinyira and Peter Luhanga
News | 8 April 2020
Covid-19: Police use rubber bullets to stop homeless people leaving camp
Street people claim they are not being fed and they were deceived about conditions
By Lucas Nowicki and James Stent
News | 7 April 2020
Covid-19: Textile industry agrees on temporary relief for employees
This is one of the first of several similar agreements being negotiated across different industries
Brief | 7 April 2020