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The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.

He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.

South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.

AFP

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[spotlight] The delivery of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available in South Africa will be a complex and costly logistical exercise.

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The EFF said that from all organisations who have made contributions to the Solidarity Fund, the party have been front-runners.

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Big-spending, but struggling, AmaZulu FC have beaten Monday's transfer window deadline to sign two more players.

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