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30 May

WRAP | Hotels, game reserves, air travel and some sports to return - but with conditions

Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases.

SAHRC investigating social media posts of Dlamini-Zuma being depicted as an ape

30 May

The rules for domestic air travel are out – and only four airports will reopen on Monday

30 May

Covid-19: Death toll up to 643 as number of cases surge to 30 967

30 May

Game parks and hikes are legal again from Monday – but no overnight stays and only in-province

30 May

News24 launches brand new website

30 May

More news

SPECIAL HUB | Lockdown Day 65: Get the latest coronavirus numbers, news and helpful info

30 May 2020

Lockdown Level 3: Curfews to be lifted for public transport

30 May

Confusion reigns as social golf set to remain suspended under Level 3 lockdown

30 May

Bheki Cele visits KZN after province reports 'concerning' murder figures during lockdown

30 May

No positives from latest Premier League virus tests

30 May

Videos

WATCH | 2.5m black mamba rescued from roof of North Coast scrapyard storeroom

29 May

PODCAST | ...ONE MORE THING: News24's Adriaan Basson speaks candidly on the Prof Glenda Gray saga

29 May

WATCH | Joburg hairdresser breaches lockdown regulations to make ends meet

29 May

PODCAST | Covid-19 Chronicles: 87-year-old makes remarkable coronavirus recovery

28 May

WATCH | Let it snow! Sutherland experiences first snow of 2020

26 May

WATCH | Feisty farewell: Snake gives handler a fright before being set free

25 May

PODCAST | ...ONE MORE THING: Mkhize vs Gray: politicking in lab coats, Cyril's teetering soldiers

22 May

WATCH | Lockdown: Queues for kilometres as 11 000 food parcels distributed in Pretoria

21 May

WATCH | Booze ban: Distillery produces hand sanitiser to help fight Covid-19

20 May

Adriaan Basson

is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa.

Adriaan Basson: Ramaphosa wins the day but it's up to us to keep the economy open

Ralph Mathekga

is one of South Africa's leading political analysts and author of When Zuma Goes and Ramaphosa's Turn.

Ralph Mathekga: We cannot afford for our scientists to be used as a political football

Melanie Verwoerd

is a political analyst, and a former ANC MP and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She is the author of The Verwoerd who Toyi-Toyied.

Melanie Verwoerd | Post lockdown: Two important questions

Mpumelelo Mkhabela

is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the private sector.

Mpumelelo Mkhabela: Ramaphosa, Lamola must intervene in the Hlophe-Goliath stand-off

Mandy Wiener

is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including Ministry of Crime, Killing Kebble and My Second Initiation.

Mandy Wiener: To school or not to school, this is the guilt laden question

Ron Derby

is the editor of Fin24 and the former editor of Business Times and former deputy editor of Financial Mail.

Ron Derby | We have been in crisis since 2008. The costs are real now

Pieter du Toit

is News24's assistant editor for in-depth news, and the author of The Stellenbosch Mafia and Enemy of the People.

Pieter du Toit: What Cyril Ramaphosa can learn from FW de Klerk

Qaanitah Hunter

is News24's political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa.

Qaanitah Hunter: A new normal as politics as we know it comes to an end

Mbhazima Shilowa

is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader.

Mbhazima Shilowa: Opening places of worship extremely bizarre

Dan Kriek

is a farmer and former president of Agri SA.

Dan Kriek | Covid-19 an opportunity for farmers to break down stereotypes, misconceptions

Lifestyle

Once in a Blue Note: 'Modes of Communication' is Nduduzo Makhathini's letter from the underworlds

Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds is pianist Nduduzo Makhathini’s way of channelling messages from his ancestors...

30 May

Will it be safe to send your kids back to school? And what happens if you don't?

30 May

Zakes Bantwini on being accepted at Harvard University: 'I’m creating a legacy for my family'

30 May

PODCAST | Me & My sex life: Is the Mirena right for me?

30 May

Bonang Matheba, Zozi Tunzi, Nomzamo Mbatha and more - 10 celeb lockdown looks we love

30 May

'Data is the oil of the 21st century', says digital art consultant JiaJia Fei

30 May

South Africa

Guard shot dead, another wounded in attack by robbers in Cape Town

A security guard was fatally wounded and another injured when they came under attack from armed robbers in Cape Town.

30 May

Complete the News24 Ipsos Covid-19 survey and stand a chance to win R5 000

26 May

Level 3 lockdown: Prasa to resume services on 1 July at selected railway lines

30 May

PSC tells Limpopo government to abide by 60-day rule and reinstate suspended officials

30 May

Level 3 lockdown: Ban on cruise liners continues except for Mossel Bay and Saldanha Bay ports

30 May

Sport24

Scotland coach Townsend backs call for fewer Test windows

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has welcomed moves to reduce the number of international windows in rugby union's calendar.

30 May

Lewandowski hits brace as Bayern Munich go 10 points clear

30 May

'Justice for George': Schalke's US footballer in armband protest

30 May

WATCH | Bryan Habana makes donation to aid Covid-19 fight

30 May

Thiem, Kyrgios to play July grass, hard-court events in Berlin

30 May

Fin24

Another R30m in tourism relief for tour guides

An additional R30 million in coronavirus relief has been made available for tour guides, meaning some freelancers are now eligible for financial assistance.

30 May

Level 3 gives airlines a lifeline - but it's a short one

30 May

You may have to bet your house to get Covid-19 business loan

30 May

Covid-19 Money Hub | Help with your money and business questions

30 Apr

PIC: Eskom debt to equity swap is just one option

30 May

Business Insider

SpaceX put people into orbit for the first time in its most important mission in 18 years

The private company gave NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley a ride into orbit on Saturday.

30 May

3 Bolivian boys let a black widow bite them, hoping they'd turn into Spider-Man

30 May

SpaceX is about to make a second attempt at a historic crewed mission. Watch it live here.

27 May

Earth's magnetic field is weakening, and that could cause satellite problems

30 May

The US CDC had removed a warning against church choirs – which are banned in SA

30 May

Channel24

The 20 best romance movies on Netflix

Looking for a good date night movie or just a fan of romance? We have you covered.

30 May

Where are they now: Afro Z reunites in virtual performance of their hit single 'My Coldest War'

30 May

Vusi Kunene joins 'Gomora' – here are 3 villainous roles he’s nailed!

30 May

Arts24 - A new premier destination for curated arts content

30 May

Sarah Ferguson writes sweet message to Princess Beatrice on what would have been her wedding day

30 May

World

George Floyd: Violence divides protesters, as 'chaos' grips Minneapolis

Flames light up the skyline and the smell of acrid smoke fills the streets in a Minneapolis neighbourhood rocked by protest, a few hundred meters from a police station.

30 May

George Floyd killing: Police out in numbers as protests flare up across US

30 May

LIVE | Coronavirus: latest news on the Covid-19 virus pandemic

12 Mar

WATCH | George Floyd killing: Protests and riots across US

30 May

EU urges US to think again on WHO split

30 May

Arts

'Data is the oil of the 21st century', says digital art consultant JiaJia Fei

Earlier in 2020, JiaJia Fei opened the world's first digital art consultancy. With arts institutions scrambling for online presence, she works as a translator between...

26 May

Thenjiwe Nkosi's Gymnasium questions performativity

22 Apr

In 'We Are Sent Here By History', Shabaka and The Ancestors are the Last Angel of History

18 May

Once in a Blue Note: 'Modes of Communication' is Nduduzo Makhathini's letter from the underworlds

27 May

Corona Fiction: Arts24 and Kwela Books launch a short story competition

11 May

Africa

African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

The head of the African Union Commission has condemned the killing by police of an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota which has sparked protests across the...

29 May

ICC allows Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo to leave Belgium

29 May

In Senegal, the struggles of a small airline during coronavirus

29 May

OPINION | Africa is not just who we are; it is also our politics

29 May

Rwanda court sentences ex-mayor to life for role in genocide

28 May

W24

Bonang Matheba, Zozi Tunzi, Nomzamo Mbatha and more - 10 celeb lockdown looks we love

Keeping it cute and staying at home!

29 May

Lizzo partners with Quay on a sunglass collection and a pledge for hunger relief

29 May

Will we ever wear bras on a full-time basis again? 6 local women share their bra-free experiences

28 May

Can’t resist splurging on online shopping? Here’s why

29 May

The rise of the mannequin: inanimate figures now occupy social spaces once reserved for you and me

29 May

Wheels24

WATCH | Alfa Romeo was the vehicle of choice to emergency personnel after World War II

Alfa Romeo became both a status symbol and the perfect choice for police cars.

30 May

New arrivals - Mercedes-Benz reveals SA-bound E-Class coupé and cabriolet

30 May

Bernie Ecclestone says that fans can only 'hope' for 2020 F1 season to begin

30 May

LETTER | 'Older cars can be gold': here's how to look for a used car online, and save money - reader

30 May

Reviving the past - Ford to bring Mustang Mach 1 back to life in 2021

29 May

Parent24

Couple with Dwarfism talk about raising one daughter with the disease, and one without

A couple with dwarfism have shared how they get questioned by strangers daily about whether their girls are related.

29 May

Family in lockdown: Parent24 has you covered

24 Mar

When can I hug my mom again?

29 May

J.K. Rowling is releasing a free book to children online!

28 May

Maternal and neonatal health at risk during pandemic

29 May

Health24

By the numbers, Covid-19 was never 'like the flu'

Public officials continue to draw comparisons between seasonal influenza and SARS-CoV-2 mortality, but physicians say it's like comparing apples and oranges.

29 May

Scientists warn of false-negative results with Covid-19 virus tests - what are the SA implications?

29 May

Anxiety, overeating and under-exercising - the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown on SA

28 May 2020

Kids with cancer not at greater risk for severe Covid-19

28 May

Coronavirus morning update: Global demand for test kits, clarity on hotspots, and soldiers cleared

28 May

City Press

Parts of tourism sector set to operate under level 3

Economic activity in the tourism sector, which had initially been scheduled to begin in level 2 and 1 of the Covid-19 coronavirus-enforced lockdown, will be allowed...

30 May

Workers retain right to refuse to work –Nxesi

30 May

In-hospital tests, contacts and critical care workers to be prioritised – minister

30 May

72 hours + 6 artists = new EP. Here’s how they did it

29 May

Schools not ready for reopening on Monday

29 May

Green

20 African natural wonders could get World Heritage site status - including Succulent Karoo...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has released a new report of 20 amazing African sites that could become Unesco World Heritage Sites.

29 May

Statistical models and ranger insights help identify patterns in elephant poaching

28 May

Elon Musk's launch of astronauts was scrapped because of a storm, just 17 minutes before liftoff

28 May

SpaceX is just about to launch a historic manned mission. Watch it live here.

27 May

Astronauts flying SpaceX’s risky first launch say they are comfortable with the odds

26 May

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