Coronavirus cases and fatalities in South Africa
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in South Africa
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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President Ramaphosa announced that the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act.
Call centres and hotlines
Call Centre number is 012- 337 1997 and email Corona19ters@labour.gov.za
Coronavirus in South Africa News:
- January 21, 2021News24.com | LIVE | Duarte on Mthembu's death: 'Our brother is gone, with his delightful smile, he is gone forever'
Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases. - January 21, 2021News24.com | Jackson Mthembu remembered: Loyal, hardworking and a friend for life
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu died on Thursday morning of Covid-19 complications, just 10 days after announcing he had tested positive for the virus. - January 21, 2021News24.com | Masuku denying he had knowledge of irregular PPE procurement is 'self-serving', SIU argues
Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku’s denial of knowledge of corrupt, unlawful and irregular procurement of PPE is self-serving, the Special Investigating Unit argued in court papers. - January 21, 2021News24.com | UPDATED | Netcare medical rescue chopper crashes in KwaZulu-Natal midlands
Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku’s denial of knowledge of corrupt, unlawful and irregular procurement of PPE is self-serving, the Special Investigating Unit argued in court papers. - January 21, 2021News24.com | Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at 3.5%
The Reserve Bank also revised the growth forecast for 2020 to -7.1%, slightly better than -8% at the last meeting. - January 21, 2021News24.com | Public Protector appears in court, case postponed as NPA announces it's ready for trial
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has become the first Public Protector to appear in court on criminal charges. - January 21, 2021News24.com | How Netcare is extending capacity amid Covid-19 pressure
Hospital group Netcare has under 3 000 Covid-19 positive patients in its hospitals across the country – and it has now opened temporary Clinical Decision Units in three provinces. - January 21, 2021News24.com | SABC insists there will be no blackout as rift with workers widens
Unions at the South African Broadcasting Corporation marched to the Union Buildings on Wednesday over their job cuts impasse with management. - January 21, 2021News24.com | NUMSA wins fight to have retrenched Macsteel workers redeployed and keep their severance pay
Not only did Macsteel agree to try to place retrenched workers, it will also try to ensure they do not earn less than before and retain all monies paid to them. - January 21, 2021News24.com | Friday's weather: Severe thunderstorms headed for Eastern Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning to the Eastern Cape for severe thunderstorms, while the rest of the country can look forward to warm to hot conditions with isolated thundershowe …