The minister of health, dr Zweli Mkhize says 55 Covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed, taking the national number of fatalities to 52 251. Four of the 55 deaths were in the Western Cape. By 6.30pm last night, more than 194 000 health-care workers have been vaccinated.

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24 March 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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The minister of health, dr Zweli Mkhize says 55 Covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed, taking the national number of fatalities to 52 251. Four of the 55 deaths were in the Western Cape. By 6.30pm last night, more than 194 000 health-care workers have been vaccinated.

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