
Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today:
Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 infections have hit 50.4 million confirmed, with the death toll reaching 1,255,800. In South Africa, there have been 1,247 new cases, taking the total reported to 738,525. Deaths have reached 19,845 (a daily increase of 36), while recoveries have climbed to 680,726, leaving the country with a balance of 37,954 active cases.
- Unthinkable disaster: Deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo has lambasted government’s handling of state companies, saying it is simply unacceptable that every major…