7 632 new covid-19 cases have been reported in the country, over the latest 24-hour monitoring period.

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24 August 2021

A further 163 people have died of related illnesses, with total fatalities standing on 79 584. Since Sunday, more than 263 000 vaccinations have been administered and in the country, up to now, more than 10.7-million.

Meanwhile, the executive director of the District Six Museum, Siddeeq Railoun, has died at Groote Schuur Hospital, due to Covid-19 complications. Railoun was appointed to this position just 3 months ago.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.