Coronavirus

SA records 8 735 more COVID-19 cases South Africa recorded its highest number of COVID-19 cases in one day, as 8 735 people tested positive, bringing the national total to 168 061. In addition to the new cases, 95 more deaths were recorded on Thursday. Of the 95 COVID-19 related deaths, 12 are from the Eastern Cape, 38 from Gauteng, 16 from KwaZulu-Natal and 29 from the Western Cape. “This brings the total national deaths to 2 844, with a mortality rate of 1.7%. “We extend our … [Read more...] about Highest Daily Rate of Infections

SA records 8 124 new COVID-19 cases South Africa recorded its biggest one-day jump in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday after 8 124 people tested positive. Of the additional cases, Gauteng and the Western Cape, which are the hardest hit provinces, contributed to the country’s highest increase in the last 24 hours. Gauteng’s infection rate grew by 3 063, followed by the Western Cape with 1 896, Eastern Cape 1 654, KwaZulu-Natal 958, North West 206, Free State 158 and Limpopo … [Read more...] about Surge in new COVID-19 cases

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is reassessing rejected applications for the COVID-19 R350 grant, which is meant to help those who are unemployed and receiving no other assistance. The agency believes it is wise to reassess applications before subjecting them to an appeal process, which comes at a cost and delays. SASSA said it is treating the issue as a matter of urgency, as it pushes to help the poor, who have been hit hard by the national lockdown. Last month, … [Read more...] about Renewed hope for rejected R350 grant applications

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says 4 138 low risk offenders have been released on parole to ease prison population figures to minimise the risk of Coronavirus spreading in correctional centres. Lamola said this when Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster fielded questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday. “Yes, minimum progress has been made due to the processes to be followed when releasing sentenced offenders on … [Read more...] about Over 4 000 parolees released to; “Make social distancing possible”

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has urged the elderly and those living with comorbidities to take extra precaution, avoid leaving home and ensure their chronic conditions are managed. Citing the National Institute for Communicable Diseases’ report released on 21 June, Mkhize said it confirmed that these population groups are most vulnerable. “This report brings all these issues home and gives us a sense of the burden we have faced, how the system has coped and marries these lessons to … [Read more...] about 10 700 COVID-19 patients hospitalised since March

South Africa recorded its deadliest 24 hours since the Coronavirus outbreak, after 128 people succumbed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Of the new deaths, 52 are from the Western Cape, 36 from Gauteng, 25 from the Eastern Cape, 11 from KwaZulu-Natal and four from Mpumalanga, bringing the death toll to 2 657. The number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 6 945 as the infection rate rose to 151 209, the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said. The Western Cape is the hardest-hit province, with 62 … [Read more...] about SA’s COVID-19 cases surpass 150 000 and 128 more deaths reported

It has come to the Municipality’s attention that the COVID-19 permits that were issued to informal traders and Spaza shop owners during the lockdown have been reproduced and that the fake permits are being sold to businesses. The Municipality would like to distance itself from the illegal sale of permits and wishes to emphasise that it issued these Informal Trading permits free of charge. The Municipality would like to communicate the following to the public: 1. These permits were … [Read more...] about COVID-19 permits illegally issued to Informal Traders