South Africa has recorded another 243 Covid-19 deaths and 4 551 new infections, while the recovery rate has improved to more than 87%. The Eastern Cape has reported the most deaths, with 10 137, while KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of active cases, with more than 46 000.

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26 January 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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South Africa has recorded another 243 Covid-19 deaths and 4 551 new infections, while the recovery rate has improved to more than 87%. The Eastern Cape has reported the most deaths, with 10 137, while KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of active cases, with more than 46 000.

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