One week into lockdown, how is S Africa faring in COVID-19 fight?

Across the world, the Coronavirus has not only become another disaster to wipe us all out of the earth but has also put the spotlight on the level of competence of our political leaders.In Africa, the case is not different as governments are putting in draconian measures to halt the spread just like their counterparts in Europe and Asia.
With the eminent role health ministers are playing in fighting this global pandemic, I delved into a special finding to uncover the female faces leading the...

Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

South Africa will go into a 21-day lockdown against the coronavirus at midnight on 26 March.

Desperate Times as South Africa Slum faces Water Cut Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown  The African Exponent

Covid-19: Public distrust hampers Africa fight against virus misinformation  The Star Online

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AngloGold Ashanti joins over 1.2 billion Africans across the continent and in the diaspora in marking Africa Day at a time when the African Union (AU) is spearheading several initiatives aimed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and ensure Africa’s economic resilience.
The theme for this year’s Africa Day, “Silencing the Guns; creating a conducive environment for Africa's development” provides the a relevant framework to all stakeholders including governments, the private the...

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Broadband providers to lift data caps during Covid-19 lockdown  The Guardian