First coronavirus deaths in South Africa

The Department of Health has confirmed the first coronavirus related deaths in South Africa. The first two COVID-19 fatalities occurred in the Western Cape, one at a public hospital and one at a private hospital.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has also informed the public that the number of coronavirus cases in the country have tipped the 1,000 mark. South Africa has begun a 21-day national lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.

In other news – Lady Zamar – Get all the facts before reacting to fake news

Multi-award winning SA Songstress Lady Zamar, has shed more light about the power of fact-checking before reacting to any news on social media. In a tweet, Zamar encouraged the masses to gather their information correctly, before sharing news on social media.

It is no secret that falsehoods spread like wildfire on social media, resulting in it getting quicker and longer-lasting pickups than the facts. As the country’s much-anticipated lockdown was drawing nearer, Zamar pleaded with the masses not to spread fake news. The last thing we all want to see is fake news about Covid-19 SA fatalities, right? Read more

Source: eNCA