Universities around the world responded to the pandemic by cancelling, postponing or hosting virtual graduation ceremonies.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 663.

Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi has come out, guns blazing, against employers keeping UIF funds from their workers.

Tokyo Game Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will now be an online-only event.

In a heart-wrenching video, hospital staff can be seen cheering for a woman who was discharged from hospital after making a COVID-19 recovery.

The president was joined by fellow struggle stalwarts in remembering the great activist, who gave his life to ensuring equality for all.

Solo Nqweni, a promising allrounder from the Eastern Cape, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) while playing club cricket In Scotland last July.

When the lockdown period is compared to the same period in 2019, it shows a 50.8% decrease in suspected murders in the Western Cape.

Steenhuisen said that ordinary South Africans have been treated like criminals during the lockdown, and would act criminally to stop it.

Get stuck in this reader’s tongue-in-the-cheek ‘Dear Corona’ letter which touches on state capture, surfers, dog walkers and 11 million smokers fuming…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the parole of almost 19 000 low-risk offenders. What constitutes a petty crime though?

AU chair Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the world’s richest nations to agree to a two-year debt standstill to ease the impact of the pandemic on the African economy.

Minister for Public Service and Administration Senzo Mchunu said public service workplaces must adhere to the following regulations under Level 4.

Denis Goldberg died on Wednesday, 29 April 2020, at the age of 87. His memorial service will take place today. Here’s how to stream it.

News of Ben Motshwari testing positive for COVID-19 broke on Thursday afternoon.

A COVID-19 positive taxi driver faces charges of attempted murder as police say he knowingly endangered the lives of at least seven passengers.

The decision comes after a call from the United Nations to depopulate prison systems.

The ACDP leader tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a church service in Bloemfontein.

The students from Mpumalanga have been staying in a hostel where several people tested positive for the virus.

The aim of the study is to determine if the BCG vaccine will reduce the probability of contracting the virus or lessen the severity of symptoms associated with COVID-19.

The Department of Health pleads with South Africans to respect all lockdown laws.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has now crossed the 8 000 mark.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli said his country’s COVID-19 test kits are most likely faulty after a pawpaw tested positive.

Nxesi says policing and sticking to these quotas will be hard.

The DBE says some schools are already planning to have pupils back in the month of May which is earlier than the proposed date.

Level 3 will include more significant changes than the ones we saw in the transition to Level 4. Here’s how the government see the next phase working.

With criteria for applying for small business relief grants requiring BEE compliance, the FF Plus have vowed to assist excluded parties.

A look at how mental health problems might be increasing across South African campuses.

Rumours on social media of a national address from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday 7 May have been cleared up by the presidency.

Microsoft will be showcasing the next big thing in gaming today: The Xbox Series X. Here’s when to watch and what to expect.

South Africa’s education system is complex, with historical inequalities dating back to apartheid. Most of the country’s pupils come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

According to the club, Ben Motshwari presented flu-like symptoms before his COVID-19 results came back positive.

Men who appear to be drunk in a car with food parcels are alleged to be ANC officials. Images and videos are circulating on social media.

Sphephelo Sithole of Portugal’s Belenenses has reportedly come down with COVID-19 – despite showing no obvious symptoms.

The coronavirus outbreak — and subsequent lockdown — has delayed parliamentary proceedings concerning Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s removal.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 236 on Wednesday 6 May 2020.

Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday 6 May shared the latest developments pertaining to South African Airways (SAA).

Andre de Ruyter says Stage 1 load shedding is expected to reduce from 31 to three days after maintenance.

The government remain open to letting some localised areas change their lockdown status ahead of others – so who’s first in line for a switch to Level 3?

South Africans have been cautioned to wear masks at all times when stepping out.

WhatsApp partnered with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the Poynter Institute to create a chatbot for keeping users informed about COVID-19.

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) has raised its concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in hospitals after the closure of the first state hospital in the province.

The presidency says officials who have had contact with the staff member at the Union Buildings will be screened for COVID-19.

Eskom says seven other employees at Koeberg who have come into close contact with the person have been tested for COVID-19.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said 149 health workers have made a recovery, while two others lost their lives to COVID-19.

Having recently qualified as a medical doctor, Michele Vanzaghi’s world was flipped upside-down by a cancer diagnosis and COVID-19.

One thing we can’t avoid is the COVID-19 peak and to prepare for that, well-known SA venues have been converted into field hospitals.

With hospitals seemingly geared to tackle the virus, and lockdown unlikely to prolong the peak of infections, is it time to open the economy?

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 352 on Tuesday 5 May.

The General Justice Gizenga Memorial Hospital in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, has been closed on Monday and will stop accepting new patients with immediate effect.

Labour centres around the country have seen an influx of unemployed people trying to get grants they were promised, but are not responsible.

Gardens Centre management said Woolworths will reopen for trade once it’s safe to do so. The safety of staff and customers are no-doubt a priority.

The president says that government will redouble its efforts to implement the ideology of Radical Economic Transformation, post-lockdown.

Chrisjan Coetzee’s year started with a focus on the Olympic Qualifying event that would have been a last chance for him to book a spot at the Tokyo Games.

SARS say that they have made many changes to the e-filing service to ensure digital fluidity during an age of social distancing.

Airline company, Comair, says it has faced an unprecedented situation following the lockdown – one which has led to business rescue.

Other members of Parliament have submitted themselves for COVID-19 testing and are in self-quarantine pending their results.

We all have a favourite quote or two that can motivate us to get back up when we’ve hit rock bottom. Here’s mine: ‘Creativity takes courage’.

Due to the day-by-day escalating number of COVID-19 cases, all Varsity Sports tournaments will be suspended for the rest of 2020.

After Associated Media were forced to close their doors last week, another publishing giant has become a COVID-19 casualty.

If you’ve been left wondering why you can’t exercise later in the day during Level 4 of lockdown, Ronald Lamola has clarified the ANC’s thinking.

The man who disguised himself as a United Nations employee also convinced people that he was distributing COVID-19 surgical masks.

The R200-million relief fund, intended to assist South African tourism companies, has stirred up a hornets’ nest.

There have been seven more deaths on Monday 4 May as South Africa’s COVID-19 caseload continues to mount. There have been 2 746 recoveries.

The ITF has published a first set of ‘Return to Tennis’ guidelines to assist national associations in restarting competition.

The WHO has applauded South Africa for sticking to its guns and maintaining the ban on cigarettes despite widespread outrage.

All of the members are said to be in quarantine, with fears growing that the virus may have spread around Khayelitsha where many of them live.

A government-backed team of experts (Sanedi) believe that South Africans must use energy in a more economical fashion going forward.

The economic and social costs of a lockdown are perhaps greater than the benefits for developing countries.

Despite managing to get hundreds of other South Africans home from Washington this weekend, SAA haS been accused of ditching some passengers.

Although the minister intended to inspire compliance and social unity, his remarks have been branded as ‘fearmongering’.

Director General of the National Treasury, Dondo Mogajane, said that employment levels will certainly spike following the COVID-19 crisis.

The Zionist Bishop, whohad previously vowed to defy the lockdown rules, has now been arrested for leaving his home to pray on a mountain.

The Western Cape has conducted more COVID-19 tests than any other province.

The new COVID-19 grant is the first time unemployed working-age adults are being included in the social grant system.

The latest COVID-19 figures have been released on Sunday evening, as both the number of cases and the death toll increased substantially.

The PSL’s future in the hands of health department’s Dr Zweli Mkhize and Safa who mist also give the go-ahead

This is in partnership with voluntary organisation FishSA, major fishing corporations and the SA Fishing Development Fund

A second Parliament employee has succumbed from complications associated with COVID-19.

Six Newcastle golfers arrested for breaching lockdown for a round were granted bail this week and they will appear in court again in July.

Government is anticipating a spate of legal challenges from agrieved citizens stemming from the national lockdown.

Reports that study found children cannot transmit COVID-19 was misinterpreted, say authors. Other experts say kids can infect others.

There are a myriad of factors that need to be considered, but Level 3 of lockdown may be a little closer than some South Africans think.

The first group of South African citizens repaatriated from the US is expected to land at OR Tambo on Sunday.

NASA’s orbiting satellites are helping to monitor and understand the impact of the virus on economies and pollution levels.

A world-renowned artist recently questioned whether smoking provides immunity against COVID-19. No one knows for certain.

Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said he was “appalled by the Weekend Argus front page” on Saturday 1 May.

Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed that South Africa’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise. The disease is currently in 212 countries worldwide.

Once the fines had been paid, the six trawlers were released and monitored as they transited South African waters.

The premier also intends writing to government to seek permission for additional exercising in the afternoon

Authors and other prominent South Africans send an open letter to the President urging that ‘the mind of our country’ be allowed to ‘keep growing’.

The committee heard that applications from 750 employers for 8958 employees had failed bank verification

Thousands of hungry Olievenhoutbosch residents gathered on Saturday to receive food parcels. Read this before you judge.

According to a new report released by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) earlier this week, we could be battling the COVID-19 pandemic for another two years.

The officers were manning a roadblock when they were hit by an LDV driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

The League will meet with the Sports Minister again on Wednesday.

The lobby group has vowed to take up the matter to the highest court to ensure justice

Disruption caused by the coronavirus means that details for a 1 July start date will not be in place.

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that South Africa’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise with 304 additional cases reported.

As South Africa moves into Level 4 lockdown on 1 May 2020, Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Gauteng’s West Rand to see if residents are being naughty.