In South Africa the pandemic has disrupted the supply of antiretroviral drugs, endangering the lives of many people who take the medications that suppress the HIV virus.

South Africa disrupts HIV drug supply: 7.7 million HIV patients in the country

Coronavirus cases have surged passed 300,000 mark in South Africa and the country has now become a worse affected nation in the whole of Africa. Watch report.

South Africa struggles to control coronavirus: COVID-19 cases surpass 300,000 mark

South Africa has reported a record jump in new cases, nearly 80 per cent higher than its previous daily record – as the the country gradually eases its lockdown.

South Africa records biggest surge in coronavirus cases since outbreak

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion) rescue package on Tuesday (April 21), equivalent to 10% of GDP of Africa's most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

How South Africa will implement coronavirus bailout

South Africa has denied that it will be deploying 70,000 army troops to try and end force the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Watch report.

South Africa fights COVID-19: Prez Ramaphosa announces stimulus package