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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KwaZulu-Natal households experience the highest proportion of housebreakings in the country, according to Statistic SA.

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With both the Eastern and Western Capes now facing a resurgence, it seems Gauteng will be the next region to encounter a second wave of COVID-19.

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Two women have been convicted and sentenced after a probe uncovered that they were appointed as teachers on the basis of fake qualifications and taught at Mpumalanga schools for nine years

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The DA says the National Command Council is considering two lockdown restrictions that could have a disastrous impact on the economy.

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There has been little criticism from opposition parties to President Ramaphosa's announcement that the Nelson Mandela Bay metro would face stricter Covid-19 regulations.

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Here's a quick glance at what the weather forecast holds in store across all the South African provinces. Stay warm or keep cool.

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Family meeting confirmed: Ramaphosa will address SA on Thursday. You can catch it via our live stream, and find out what time things get underway here.

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The spikes in the Garden Route and Eastern Cape have caught authorities by “surprise”, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has said.

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Ramaphosa has been praised for avoiding a large-scale lockdown and has also been backed by Steenhuisen in the call for behavioural change.

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