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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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The new restrictions apply to social settings identified as most significant sources of COVID-19 outbreaks.

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ANC members have blocked roads in Naledi, Soweto, apparently in a bid to prevent voters from partiipating in local by-elections

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer questions in the National Assembly on the steps government has taken in the fight against state capture.

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Thembekile Kimi Makwetu had only two weeks left in his position before handing over the baton of the office of the Auditor General to his deputy Tsakani Maluleke.

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