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15 May 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Oupa Mokoena/African News Agency (ANA)Pressure grows to ease lockdown

The political fallout over the future of the country’s lockdown continues to heat up among political parties, organised labour and business.

 
'Which South Africans?' trends after John Steenhuisen's interview with SABC's Flo Letoaba

'Which South Africans?' started trending on Twitter following DA leader John Steenhuisen's interview with SABC anchorwoman Flo Letoaba, which went viral on Thursday.

 
By the numbers: Here's where SA's 665 new Covid-19 infections, 19 deaths came from

A breakdown of South Africa's confirmed cases, recoveries and Covid-19-related deaths per province.

 
SA couple happy to be home after being stuck at German airport

What was meant to be a 17-hour layover for Giancarlo Pucciatti and his wife Louise continued for days as their flight was cancelled.

 
BUSINESSMore from Business Report
Tech News: The crucial role of robots during Covid-19
 
 
 
Working from home: 6 tips for better video calls
 
 
 
Faster internet coming to Africa with Facebook’s $1bn sea cable
 
 
 
SPORTMore from Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says if he won everything he would be in La Liga. Picture: Gavin Barker/BackpagePixSundowns' Andile Jali is on the right path, says Pitso Mosimane
   
Comitis: Yellow card for spitting is excessive
 
 
 
I let my family down: Warne opens up on past controversies
 
 
 
Government gives green light for English soccer to return in June
 
 
 
ENTERTAINMENTMore from Entertainment
Maisie Williams in "The New Mutants". Picture: 21st Century Fox'The New Mutants' to be released this summer
   
Revamped Durban 'Drive In' entertainment on the cards
 
 
 
Vodacom Durban July will take place behind closed doors
 
 
 
EXCLUSIVE: Reebok responds to AKA's claim of non-payment for SneAKA collab
 
 
 
LIFESTYLEMore from Lifestyle
Remember, it's not about how long you train but how you train, Make every second count. Picture: Instagram.5 tips on how to start your day right
   
How to shop for clothes during level 4: Know the returns policy and know your size
 
 
 
Buy homeschooling stationary online from the Loot Essentials shop
 
 
 
Why children need to play with their friends as soon as they can
 
 
 
 
AFRICAMore from Africa
Covid-19 crisis brings out government’s ugly side in Cameroon – Human Rights Watch
 
 
 
Burundi expels national WHO head during election campaign
 
 
 
Traditional healers in Cameroon overwhelmed by people seeking herbal treatments for Covid-19
 
 
 
MOTORINGMore from Motoring
Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai. File picture: Reuters/Aly SongTesla's secret batteries aim to slash prices of electric cars
   
Sainz is an 'ideal fit' for Ferrari
 
 
 
Six months with the Ford Figo 1.5 Titanium
 
 
 
Rare 70’s classic: Corolla SR5 Coupé is a sight for sore eyes
 
 
 
EISH!More from Eish
Beer at the Willinger Brauhaus, which could not be sold due to the lack of guests, is prepared for give away. Picture: Annkathrin Weis/ReutersFree beer! German brewery gives away beverages it can't sell
   
Questions over Tanzania coronavirus kits after goat, pawpaw test positive
 
 
 
No joke: Tupac Shakur needs unemployment benefits
 
 
 
LOOK: Couple recreate scenes from 'Game of Thrones', 'Ghost' to pass time during lockdown
 
 
 
TRAVELMore from Travel
Go on a virtual safari. Virgin Limited Edition will launch three virtual experiences that you can enjoy from home. Picture: Virgin Limited Edition /Instagram.From safari to wine experiences, go on these 3 virtual tours for free
   
Is it a good idea? EU looks to reopen borders for summer tourism amid pandemic
 
 
 
5 African destinations on our radar post Covid-19
 
 
 
Emirates to resume passenger flights to 9 destinations from May 21
 
 
 
OPINIONMore from Opinion
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu Picture: Phando Jikelo / African News Agency (ANA)Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s efforts to root out corruption should be commended
   
Open letter to set record straight on illegal strikes, burning of trucks, shooting of drivers
 
 
 
Our well-being over profit: British American Tobacco’s stunt, the tyranny of markets and lessons for a post Covid-19 SA
 
 
 
6 important takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa's Covid-19 update
 
 
 
WORLDMore from World
This undated image, provided by Lev Parnas to the committee in the impeachment probe against President Donald Trump, shows a photo of Lev Parnas with Rudy Giuliani. Picture: House Judiciary Committee via APTrump seen asking how long Ukraine can resist Russians in recording
   
Easing lockdowns, reopening economies too soon could lead to vicious cycle – WHO
 
 
 
Covid-19 tests hospitals in pockets of US as some states reopen
 
 
 
UK in talks with Swiss drugmaker on 'game changer' Covid-19 antibody tests
 
 
 
MULTIMEDIAMore from Multimedia
Nkateko Maswanganye-Dinwiddy and her baby Sana. Picture: Instagram
Takkies is dancing her way through pregnancy and we're loving it
The video managed to rake up more than 4 million views and 159K likes. Picture: @kobe_yn/Instagram
WATCH: Someone please give this baby his own cooking show
Experts believe some children have a "delayed immune response" that leaves them severely ill for four or five days a month after being infected with the virus. Picture: AP
WATCH: Experts stumped as new mystery illness affecting children could be linked to Covid-19
 
 
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