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Daily Podcast – March 27, 2020

27th March 2020

By: Sane Dhlamini
Creamer Media Senior Contributing Editor and Researcher

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For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Sane Dhlamini

Making headlines: South Africa records first two coronavirus deaths in the Western Cape as cases jump to over 1 000; Ramaphosa reveals soldiers could be on SA's streets until June; And, Lamola says justice will not be compromised

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South Africa records first two coronavirus deaths in the Western Cape as cases jump to over 1 000

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South Africa has recorded its first two deaths due to coronavirus, on Friday and the cases have now surpassed 1 000.

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said both deaths took place in the Western Cape. One patient in a private hospital and the other in a public hospital.

He said the cases have increased since yesterday and have now tipped the 1 000 mark.

Today marks the first day of the 21-day lockdown that was announced on Monday by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

 

Ramaphosa reveals soldiers could be on SA's streets until June

Members of the South African National Defence Force could be patrolling the country’s streets well beyond the 21-day lockdown period.

This is contained in a letter President Cyril Ramaphosa sent to the speaker of the National Assembly on Wednesday, informing members of Parliament of the deployment of Defence Force members.

The president is constitutionally required to give Parliament notice of the deployment of the Defence Force, including reasons for the action, the period and location of deployment, as well as the number of people who will be involved.

 

And, Lamola says justice will not be compromised

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says courts will be open – but with restricted access – during the nationwide lockdown, which is aimed at curbing the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

He said precautionary measures include limiting the number of people who are able to attend cases and reducing the number of people in courtrooms.

Only litigants, the accused, witnesses, family members, members of the media and people who may be needed to provide support, such as those accompanying children, victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse, and disabled people, will be able to enter courtrooms.

 

That’s a roundup of news making headlines today

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