2 people face attempted murder charges in South Africa for refusing to go into quarantine when they tested positive for coronavirus

Two people are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly refusing to go into quarantine in South Africa, it has emerged. 

One of them is a tourist who tested positive for coronavirus while staying in the Kruger National Park but is accused of ignoring orders to self-isolate in his lodge, South African media says. 

The other is a salon owner in the city of Ladysmith, who was arrested after 27 people came into contact with him at his workplace and a religious gathering he attended after allegedly refusing to go into quarantine.  

South Africa's 57million people are today beginning a nationwide lockdown as the number of cases hit 709, becoming the worst outbreak in Africa.