2 435 new cases of covid-19 have been reported in the country, in the past 24 hours. 110 more people have died, taking the death toll to 46 290. More than 1.3-million people have recovered from the illness. Presently, there are an estimated more than 69 000 active cases of Covid-19 in South Africa.

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8 February 2021

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.

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2 435 new cases of covid-19 have been reported in the country, in the past 24 hours. 110 more people have died, taking the death toll to 46 290. More than 1.3-million people have recovered from the illness. Presently, there are an estimated more than 69 000 active cases of Covid-19 in South Africa.

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