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South Africa recorded 60 more Covid-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll to 20 011.
South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.
The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reported on Monday that 73 more people had lost their lives due to the virus, taking the total number of deaths in the country to 2 529.
Mkhize said 43 of the deaths were reported in the Western Cape, 10 in Eastern Cape, six in Gauteng, six in KwaZulu-Natal, five in Limpopo, two in the North West and one death in Mpumalanga.
\"This brings the total deaths to 2 529.
The number of recoveries is 70 614, which translates to a recovery rate of 48.9%,\" said Mkhize.
About 1 596 995 tests have been completed in total, of which 29 911 new tests are reported.
The German government pledged R9.5 million towards the NPA’s mission to achieve public credibility, independence, professionalism and accountability.
An intense cold front, with an associated upper air trough, is expected over the western parts of the Northern and Western Cape from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening.
editorial comment THE die is cast! It now appears the day-long meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s mediation team and Zanu PF officials on Wednesday was a waste given utterances by Zanu PF hardliners in Harare yesterday. Zanu PF effectively rubbished Ramaphosa’s efforts to mediate in the Zimbabwean crisis, declaring Zimbabwe is a sovereign State capable of resolving its own problems without outside help, especially from “young democracies” such as South Africa. Angered by the South African envoys’ frank talk over the crisis in Harare, Zanu PF acting spokesperson convened a Press conference yesterday where he declared that Ramaphosa’s emissaries were no longer welcome for further talks on Zimbabwe. Chinamasa went further, describing South Africa as a Western puppet. The Zanu PF statements clearly signalled the end of South Africa-mediated talks to resolve Zimbabwe’s multi-faceted crises. But, can Zimbabwe afford to brush off her neighbour like that given that over three millions Zimbabweans have sought political and economic refuge in that country? Besides being the region’s economic powerhouse, South Africa is Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner – with Harare depending on its neighbour for survival. We believe that Ramaphosa, as African Union (AU) chairperson, will dismiss Chinamasa’s rantings as political banter and pursue his mediation efforts for the sake of impoverished Zimbabweans. The ANC and other regional liberation movements are duty-bound to help bring the Zanu PF government to its senses so that it takes the necessary corrective measures to allow ordinary Zimbabweans an opportunity to fully enjoy the fruits of their country’s independence. Ever since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over as President, the country's human rights record has significantly deteriorated. Indeed Sadc, AU and the international community cannot afford to fold their arms and let Zimbabwe burn itself to ashes just because it is a sovereign state. It’s time Sadc flexed its muscle and show Zanu PF the way, lest it sets a wrong precedence and trigger regional instability. We also hope that Zanu PF apparatchiks will, for once, do the right thing and submit themselves to genuine dialogue, otherwise they will continue driving the nation deeper into poverty. This business of burying their heads in the sand and pretending all is well will not help anyone.
Ten South African universities are pulling out all the stops to complete the 2020 academic year before the end of 2020. The other 16 are aiming for next year.
Mongameli Bobani has died on Wednesday evening, his attorney confirmed. The UDM councillor - and one-time mayor in NMB - leaves a colourful legacy.
A detection team followed up on a tip-off from Crime Intelligence which led to the discovery of the drugs weighing more than 21kg, hidden inside religious ornaments.
[Nation] Ahead of their crucial 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Wednesday, Harambee Stars skipper Victor Wanyama and goalkeeper Arnold Origi will have their own battle.
\t(AP): South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have doubled in just two weeks to a quarter-million, and India, today, saw its biggest daily spike, as its infections surpassed 800,000. \tThe surging cases are raising sharp concerns about unequal...
There are fire warnings over parts of the Eastern Cape, but an otherwise fine and cool day across the country, the South African Weather Service says.
An official from the Mhlontlo Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, Zwelilungilile Siqhola, has been charged for allegedly attempting to get a colleague killed.
[allAfrica] Women and girls are hardest hit by social and economic circumstances stemming from the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19, according to analyses by multiple international organizations. Pre-existing poverty and virus-control restrictions leave millions across sub Saharan Africa without sanitary wear, clean water or medical supplies for children. Closed schools mean larger numbers of girls are forced into early marriage. Yet most women and girls who want protection from unwanted pregnancy, or are too you
[State Department] On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the Chadian people on the 60th anniversary of your independence.
Talk of lockdown regulation relaxation continues as COVID-19 cases begin to decrease in daily reports, and the State Capture Inquiry continues to churn out bombshell revelations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says signs of a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the Eastern Cape should serve as a warning to citizens to remain vigilant.
Heavy rain, and cloudy to warm conditions should influence Saturday's weather, the South African Weather Service has said.
The Eastern Cape's Covid-19 hotspots will be divided into sub-districts to better manage the fight against the pandemic through regional responses in the \"vulnerable\" province, the national Department of Health said on Sunday.
In a media statement on Sunday night, he said after completing a trip to the Western Cape, which has 65% of all national cases, the department was now turning its attention to the Eastern Cape.
\"The Eastern Cape has similar numbers to Gauteng but it has recorded the second highest mortality numbers and its proximity and interconnectedness with the Western Cape makes the province especially vulnerable.
The department also sent a team of experts to the Eastern Cape in April comprising Wayne Ramkrishna, an expert in malaria, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases as well as Dr Kerrigan McCarthy, Mzimasi Neti and Darren Muganhiri from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID).
As reported to President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, the Western and Eastern Cape provincial governments are collaborating closely to test essential seasonal workers who travel between the provinces.
For some South Africans, access to basic commodities is just a few minutes away, but for Zimbabweans living in South Africa, the process is not so simple.
Another yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, expected in a number of provinces, has been issued.
ANC members have blocked roads in Naledi, Soweto, apparently in a bid to prevent voters from partiipating in local by-elections
The Eastern and Western Cape provinces can expect snowfall on Tuesday, according to the South African Weather Service, with some areas experiencing cool to cold weather.
The South African Weather Service has also issued the following special weather advisory:
- Light snowfalls are expected over the eastern high ground of the Western Cape, southern high ground of the Northern Cape and to the high ground of the Eastern Cape overnight into Tuesday morning.
- Strong interior winds of 50km/h to 65km/h are expected over the interior of the Western Cape, southern interior of the Northern Cape, southern parts of the Free State and the interior of the Eastern Cape.
- Very cold conditions are expected over the interior of the Western Cape, southern interior of the Northern Cape, northern interior of the Eastern Cape and southern parts of the Free State on Tuesday.
In the Western Cape, it will be cloudy and cold with rain showers over most of the province in the morning, but persisting along the south coast throughout the day.
With our borders closed to international travel, overseas holidays are off the cards for now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t travel in our own beautiful country, South Africa.
Transnet has been in the midst of an overhaul over the past year, following revelations of corruption and mismanagement under its previous executives including Brian Molefe, Anoj Singh and Siyabonga Gama, among others.
