The National Institute of Communicable Diseases says there was a 12.25% decrease in daily Covid-19 cases yesterday when the country reported 12 267 new cases. South Africa reported a record number of infections at the end of December, after which it reported a new record number of 21 980 in one day on 8 January.

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18 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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The sun has set on a mammoth bathing season. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is reflecting on the highs and lows of an...

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