Top national stories of the week

A selection of this week's important news stories from around the country

Mobile units launched to increase testing capacity to identify Covid-19 cases
People will be tested in communities with the assistance of community health workers and contact tracers. A list of priority districts will be finalised by MECs


https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/960099/mobile-units-launched-to-increase-testing-capacity-to-identify-covid-19-cases

Eskom uses Covid-19 drop in electricity demand as chance to fix decrepit network
Due to the drop in demand for electricity as a result of the lockdown, Eskom has decided to double its maintenance schedule


https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/960188/eskom-uses-covid-19-drop-in-electricity-demand-as-chance-to-fix-decrepit-network

Covid-19: WARNING: Criminals pretending to be WHO officials want your money
Always take the time to think about a request for your personal information or money


https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/960145/covid-19-warning-criminals-pretending-to-be-who-officials-want-your-money

Mourners will now be allowed to travel for funerals, under strict conditions
The amendments will now allow certain individuals to move between provinces, metropolitan and district areas, but permits will need to be sought


https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/960196/mourners-will-now-be-allowed-to-travel-for-funerals-under-strict-conditions

[INFOGRAPHIC] Lockdown taxi loading capacity dropped to 70%
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula rescinds 100% loading rule


https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/960436/infographic-lockdown-taxi-loading-capacity-dropped-to-70

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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