The crew member of the cargo ship is suspected to have the virus, and had been on a flight with six other people who then boarded the MV Aidamira, which has now returned to Cape Town.

The country of 57million people began a three-week quarantine today as the government confirmed South Africa's first two deaths from the virus.

Dave King confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Rangers chairman with the South African businessman being replaced by Douglas Park, who steps into the role on an interim basis.

Newlyweds Olivia, 27, and Raul De Freitas, 28, were only supposed to spend six days in paradise at the Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives before heading back to South Africa, where they are citizens.

Jabulani Zulu, 48, and his bride Nomthandazo Mkhize, 38, said 'I do' in KwaZulu Natal province shortly before South African army officers stormed their wedding brandishing guns.

The Lions, coached by Warren Gatland, tour South Africa next year with three Test matches against the Springboks in 2021. Gatland's Lions drew the series in New Zealand three years ago.

Two NHS medics stuck in South Africa are appealing for help getting back to the UK so they can join the NHS battle against coronavirus (pictured, Catriona Walker, left, and Holly Watts, right).

The two Tanzanians say they were cast adrift in the Indian Ocean after the crew discovered them hiding on the bulk carrier MV Top Grace.

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa was captured struggling to get his facemask on after delivering a speech on the importance of wearing them, in a blunder livestreamed yesterday.

Mark Hill, from Newcastle, and his Italian wife Chiara Maioni, who live in Dubai, left toddler Skye in the care of their trusted nanny while they jetted to Cape Town for a romantic nine-day break on March 11.

Bolivia scored their first goal in five games but it was not enough to give them their first Copa America point as Peru came from behind to win 3-1 in their Group A game in Rio de Janeiro.

A late goal from Crystal Palace target Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar and ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

Alexis Sanchez admitted he is 'always playing happy' for his country Chile in what could be perceived as a dig at Man United after overcoming a twisted ankle to score their Copa America winner.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored a late winner to stun reigning champions Chile in Rio on Monday night. Jonathan Rodriguez's cross from the left by the forward in the 82nd minute.

Brazil and arch-rivals Argentina will go head to head for a place in the Copa America final. For live updates from the semi-final, follow the action with Sportsmail's SAM MCEVOY...

After Lionel Messi tasted yet more international heartbreak with Argentina at the Copa America , his scoring record on the big stage has once again come under scrutiny.

Everton forward Richarlison sent 200 million of his fellow countrymen into hysterics through a post-match interview recorded after his Copa America-sealing goal on Sunday evening.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined £1,200 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff earlier this month.

Lionel Messi returns to action for Argentina on Friday against their arch rivals Brazil in what will be his first international since being banned for three months after claiming referees were 'corrupt'.

Lionel Messi rarely needs a second invitation to score but that is exactly what he got as he scored from the rebound of his missed penalty to ensure Argentina beat Brazil out in Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's work ethic after scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Brazil on his return to international football following a three-month ban for criticising CONMEBOL.

Lionel Messi will be hoping to strike again on Monday night following his winner against Brazil on Friday. Messi marked his return from a three-month ban for by scoring in a 1-0 win over Brazil.

This summer's Copa America has been postponed 12 months to 2021 amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus. The tournament in Argentina and Colombia has been pushed back.

Borussia Dortmund will return to training on Monday amid the coronavirus outbreak but will only allow their players to train in twos.

More than 300 pangolins are poached from the wild every day and make it the most trafficked animal. But the genome sequence of coronavirus in pangolins was a 99 per cent match to that of infected patients.

Prince William, 38, was caught on camera celebrating when his football team Aston Villa scored against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Prince William, 37, has spoken out amid the coronavirus pandemic in a short clip shared to the Kensington Royal Twitter account.

It was a big night for many at TV Week's Logie Awards on Sunday in Queensland.

Former Today Show hosts Lisa Wilkinson, 59, and Karl Stefanovic, 44, have reportedly been at loggerheads since their glory days anchoring breakfast TV.

The 2020 TV Week Logie Awards ceremony will not go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have taken to the Sussex Royal Instagram account to break their silence on the coronavirus epidemic.

Duke of Cambridge may be required to provide a 'physical presence' of the monarchy if Queen and Prince Charles forced into isolation due to their age, royal author Nigel Cawthorne told FEMAIL.

Prince Philip has been helicoptered from Wood Farm in Sandringham to Windsor to be with the Queen for Easter. The monarch, 93, was seen leaving London this morning to join him.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have shared Instagram post about preserving mental health during coronavirus. The couple are currently isolating in Canada.

Princess Eugenie, 29, has shared a series of positive snaps on Instagram amid the coronavirus pandemic - including a post by the Good News Movement championed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Meghan Markle told Harry that 'under no circumstances, is she okay with him traveling anywhere right now,' a source told DailyMail.com. The couple are holed up at their mansion in Canada.

In reaction to Prince Charles, Meghan has upped precautionary measures at their Vancouver Island mansion, as she was already making staffers wear latex gloves.

I've also been repulsed by some of the outrageous, offensive and occasionally downright obscene conduct of a minority of people who have tried to exploit the crisis for personal gain.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have put all plans to rebrand 'on ice' after moving to California because of the coronavirus crisis, royal expert Camilla Tominey told today's This Morning.

Misha, 34, and her oil heir husband Mikey Hess, 33, welcomed their son in March, though she hasn't specified the exact date Leo was born.

The Duke of Sussex spoke to British families from his lockdown bolthole in Los Angeles, where he is living with wife Meghan and their 11-month-old son Archie.

In an interview with the Declassifed podcast, the 35-year-old said the amount of volunteers rushing to help in the national effort was 'wonderfully British'.

In an interview with the Declassifed podcast, Prince Harry said that things here are 'better than we are led to believe through ­certain corners of the media'.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be eyeing up a sprawling six-bedroom home near LA's wealthy neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.

RICHARD GIBSON IN JOHANNESBURG: The successful 223-run pursuit at Centurion which settled the Twenty20 series versus South Africa was the second biggest in their history.

PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: England have banned autographs and selfies on their Sri Lankan tour and have asked supportersto keep their distance due to coronavirus.

England are considering calling off their tour of Sri Lanka before an anticipated 3,000 supporters leave home to head to Galle for the first Test.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The young and the fit are supposed to be better placed to deal with the coronavirus but Jack Leach, who suffers from Crohn's disease, is taking no chances.

Sky Sports have announced to their customers that they can temporarily suspend their subscriptions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out the easiest way to pause right here.

Football stars and supporters have been challenging each other to post their favourite pictures on social media during the unexpected break in the season.