South Africa has recorded 1 579 new Covid-19 cases as well as 20 more deaths. Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize says the additional infections have pushed the cumulative total to 649 793. The total number of deaths has increased to 15 447.

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14 September 2020

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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South Africa has recorded 1 579 new Covid-19 cases as well as 20 more deaths. Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize says the additional infections have pushed the cumulative total to 649 793. The total number of deaths has increased to 15 447.

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