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There were 633 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, the NICD said.Image: File / via Facebook
COVID 19 DEATHS

Grim milestone passed as SA confirms more than 600 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours

There were 633 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the country past another grim milestone. The deaths — the highest since February 2 when 547 were recorded — mean that there have now been 65,142 confirmed…

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SA recorded 24,270 new cases in the past 24 hours, setting a new daily record for new infections.Image: File picture
COVID 19 INFECTIONS

24,270 Covid-19 cases recorded as SA sees highest ever single-day increase

SA saw its highest ever number of single-day Covid-19 infections on Friday, with 24,270 new cases recorded in 24 hours. This is significantly higher than the previous single-day high of 21,980 recorded on January 8. Figures from the…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday night that his government would nominate Cuban health specialists for the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts in helping SA fight Covid-19. File picture.Image: GCIS
CABINET

SA to nominate Cuban medics for Nobel prize, says grateful Ramaphosa

SA will nominate the Cuban medical brigade for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for its work around the world to fight Covid-19. President Cyril Ramaphosa said this in his address to the nation about new Covid-19 regulations on Monday night.…

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President Cyril RamaphosaImage: GCIS
ECONOMY

‘We have to decisively change the face of our economy’: Ramaphosa

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC-led government has to decisively change the face of SA’s economy, and not simply allow it to return to where it was before the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. “In other words, our task is not only…

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Experts say the rapid and exponential increase in infections in different provinces indicates that people need to take more precautions to avoid getting sick.Image: 123RF / maridav
COVID 19

The Covid-19 second wave is here, confirms Zweli Mkhize

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday that there were 6,079 new Covid-19 cases reported over the past 24 hours Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced on Wednesday that SA is now in its second wave of Covid-19…

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Thousands of sheep and cattle were stolen across the country, crime stats show. Stock photo.Image: 123RF/Dmitry Pichugin
CRIME

Stock theft ‘serious’, with 26,000 sheep stolen in 3 months

“Stock theft is a serious problem that needs serious attention, not just from us as the police but other departments that can assist in curbing this crime,” he said during a briefing on crime statistics for the second quarter of 2020/2021…

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COVID 19 STATS

SA’s latest Covid-19 statistics as of 1 November

South Africa had 1,371 new Covid-19 coronavirus cases, according to health minister Zweli Mhkize. There have been a total of 19,411 deaths to date from a total of 726,823 confirmed positive cases with 97,021 from the Eastern Cape. There…

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A recent study found that visa applications for some countries and regions can take up to six weeks to process.                                  Image: KEVIN SUTHERLAND
PASSPORT

Nearly half of SA’s travellers prefer visa-free destinations: Study

At least 49% of South African travellers prefer overseas destinations with no visa requirements because of the financial burdens and time constraints that come with attaining visas, a study by online booking site Travelstart has found.…

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800M

Caster Semenya runs her fastest ever time on South African soil in the 800m

Caster Semenya continued to dominate the local scene after running her fastest ever time on South African soil in the 800m at the South African track and field championships at Tuks Stadium on Saturday night. The three-time 800m world…

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