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The South African economy contracted by 7-percent in 2020 – that’s according to data released by Stats SA. The fourth-quarter GDP increased by one-point 5 percent on a quarter-on-quarter basis, with growth bolstered by the easing of lockdown restrictions. Overall, economists expect growth to rebound in 2021, with support coming from the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines.

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The Western Cape has recorded 16 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 305. By one o’clock this afternoon (Tues 9 March) there were 2 914 active Covid-19 infections in the Western Cape with a total of 276-thousand 664 confirmed Covid-19 cases.
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