Tag: South Africa
South Africa hails ‘success’ in halting virus spread
South Africa says it is succeeding in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, with a nationwide lockdown showing clear signs of containing…
How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa
Africa has passed the grim milestone of 10,000 reported cases of coronavirus, along with more than 500 deaths, according to…
Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights
Armed variously with guns, whips and tear gas canisters, security officers in several African countries have been beating, harassing and,…
South Africa records highest coronavirus deaths in a day
South Africa has announced the death of five patients who were undergoing treatment for coronavirus, the highest to be reported…
Coronavirus: South African bride and groom arrested over lockdown wedding
Married life got off to an unexpected start for a pair of newlyweds in South Africa when police showed up…
South Africa’s ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa's nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting - dangerously tempting…