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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has confirmed a total of 85 positive cases of Covid-19 in South Africa, an increase of 23 cases from Monday | @azarrahk #CoronavirusInSA ow.ly/eCj650yOonZ

Please see the latest decisions taken by Rhodes University leadership:

A breakdown on why South Africans should remain calm about Coronavirus, including tips on symptoms, prevention methods and what to look for if you suspect you are infected. youtu.be/4DTk6zPeIzw

Panic buying has unfortunately set in amidst fears of the spread of the #coronavirus. @SallyBurdettSA and @XoliMngambi unpack this and many other updates on the #COVID19SouthAfrica #DStv403 #SAMorning

[JUST IN] 13 new cases of #CoronavirusInSA have been confirmed by @HealthZA . This brings the total number of cases to 51. Government has decided contract tracing should be done in 48 hours to minimise risk increased infections. #covid19SA

FNB Varsity Cup Statement: All FNB Varsity Cup matches for Monday, 16 March 2020 have been postponed. The FNB Varsity Cup Board will meet on Tuesday, 17 March where a decision on the rest of the tournament will be taken. #CoronaVirusSA

Dear students, kindly note the following with regards to the prevention of the spread of covid-19 on our campus. #Coronavirussouthafrica

Lectures temporarily suspended - please see message from Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor: @RUStu_Affairs

OUR MEET & GREET IS ALMOST HERE! Punch & pizza will be provided. See you there!!!

We are with in #spirit #FNBRhodes vs #FNBCPUT @RhodesRugby @rhodes_rugby @RhodesSRC @varsityshield @QSompondo @SARugbymag #RugbyThatRocks

According to the UPMs Sikhumbuzo Soxujwa, taking the Makana municipality to court for failing to provide services was the only solution. Tonight, @clairemawisa looks at the landmark case and asks: what does this mean for other municipalities? #CarteBlanche 7pm @MNet

Sign-ups have unfortunately been postposed today due to the extreme heat.

We're expecting a very hot day today. Make sure you're covered, hydrate and stay cool.

We will be taking sign-ups tomorrow in the Journalism department foyer from 12:00-14:00. See you there if you still have not signed up yet!

If you still need to sign-up! We will be at the Kaif today (24/02) from 12:00-14:00 for late sign-ups. See you there!

Don't worry if you did not catch us today at sign-ups 🌟 We will be at the Kaif on Monday (24/02) from 12:00-14:00 for late sign-ups. See you there!

Thank you @athambile & @tandontunja for an interesting afternoon sharing your wealth of experience in the field of #podcasting at your #almamater @Rhodes_Uni #audio #storytelling #listening #JMS2020 @shepimati @VelisileB @oppidanpress @ActivateOnline @RMR897 @FilmandMediaUCT

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The Makana Communications Office has released a statement informing us that water will be rationed on a “two day on, one day off” basis. There was a cut on Wednesday (19/02), and there will be another from Friday evening (21/02) to Sunday morning (23/02).