As the World Health Organization has declared the CORONAVIRUS outbreak as a global pandemic, the South African Presidency has also declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. Following an extensive analysis of the progression of the disease worldwide and in South Africa, Cabinet has decided to take urgent and drastic measures to manage the disease, protect South African’s and reduce the impact of the virus within our society and the economy. Please use the link below to read the latest message from the desk of the Presidency.