Ministers clarify #SALockdown as Covid-19 cases jump to 554

An inter-ministerial press briefing was held in Pretoria on Tuesday to address key points around the #SAlockdown. Ministers from the economic cluster addressed key points around the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown. Food security, safety measures and support within the workforce were discussed.

Health minister Zweli Mkhize said South Africa had 554 positive cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, up by 152 cases from Monday. Gauteng continues to be the worst-affected province with 302 cases.

Minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development Thoko Didiza announced a R1.2bn financial package to help alleviate the threat to food production.

As the pandemic grows in SA, some retailers have increased prices of hygiene products and necessities. However, trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel warned that firms and individuals who exploited the situation could be fined R1m, or 10% of their turnover, or go to jail for a year.

In other news – Actress Flo Masebe’s Uncle who raped her has died

At last, actress Flo seems to be free from the heavy anger she has been carrying for some years in her life after the uncle who allegedly raped her passed on after suffering from stage 4 of cancer. She also seems unbothered by his death as she was unconcerned when he was sick.

Award-winning TV actress Flo Masebe‘s alleged paedophile uncle has died. Masebe poured her heart out last month when she tweeted that she was allegedly violated by her uncle at the age of 11 and he got away with it, after being protected by the family members. Read more

Source: Timeslive