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SA recorded more than 8,100 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, along with 173 fatalities, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said.Image: Health ministry
COVID 19 INCREASE CONCERNS

‘Serious concern’ as 8,100 new Covid-19 cases recorded in 24 hours

SA recorded more than 8,100 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, along with 173 fatalities. “We wish to reiterate our plea to South Africans to heed the threat of the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases identified. There is clear…

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With the number of infections on the rise, and all grades except 7 and 12 set to return to school next Monday, pupils have spoken out about their fears of returning to the classroom amid the health crisis.Image: 123RF/paylessimages
COVID 19

Covid-19: Scared EC pupils lie about symptoms so they can get tested

“I had to lie and say I had a sore throat just so I can get tested. I have seen the news on TV every day of people dying. I don’t want to die.” This was the confession of a 12-year-old pupil at Jonguhlanga Junior Secondary School in…

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