The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.

He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.

South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.

AFP

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Five out of eight family members were found dead on Sunday after a 38-year-old woman allegedly ingested and spread poison, said police.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has disputed media reports saying that the latest version of the South African Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) has not been released.

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Equal Education members protested outside the KZN Education department demanding that it release its learner transport policy.

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A Standing Committee on Public Accounts meeting has had to be postponed after an Eastern Cape MEC and his head of department rocked up with different presentations.

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South Africa recorded 1 129 new Covid-19 infections by Monday, 10 May, and 90 more Covid-19-related deaths, taking the death toll to 54 825.

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South Africa has recorded 58 more Covid-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll to 21 535.

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Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane cannot call for people such as ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule to step aside, while he does not practice what he preaches, says the DA.

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