Coronavirus: Durban Metro could run out of money in two months if ratepayers stopped paying

The amended regulations on public transport during the national lockdown will now allow minibus taxis to carry a full load of passengers provided they are wearing masks.

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a 21-day lockdown starting from midnight on Thursday to prevent the spread of Covid-19, follow our live blog for all the latest information.

South Africa now has 1380 confirmed cases of Covid-19 infections. This is an increase of 27 new cases from Tuesday's figures as announced by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.