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South Africa Implements Travel Ban As Coronavirus Cases Rise

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation outlining the measures South Africa is taking in dealing with the coronavirus. Gatherings of more than 100 people have been prohibited. Government events, such as Human Rights Day celebrations, have been cancelled.  Ramaphosa also announced that schools will shut down from March 18 until the end of Easter holidays. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 61.

South African Presidency

South Africa's President Cyril Ramphosa announcing "urgent and drastic measures" to combat Coronavirus.

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  • 15 March 2020
    Urgent Coronavirus Appeal from Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
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    Anglican Church of Southern Africa
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    Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town is "desperately worried" that South Africans - and people throughout Africa - are not taking the coronavirus seriously enough. He says in a public service announcement that he is worried that Africans will treat the virus as "a European problem", and not an African problem. "Viruses do not have passports, they don't know borders, they don't respect race or colour."   

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