COVID-19 Deaths Hits 1,000 Mark, Infections Jumps to More Than 50,000

Faizel Patel – 08/06/2020

The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 50,879.

This is an increase of 2,594 from Sunday’s announcement.

The number of deaths has also increased by 82 bringing the total to 1.080

The Western Cape has the most infections with 33,568, followed by Eastern Cape at 6,341, Gauteng at 6,258, KwaZulu-Natal 3,175, Free State 373, North West 580, Mpumalanga 183, Limpopo 244, Northern Cape 118 and unallocated infections 39

The total number of recoveries to date is 26,099, this translates to a recovery rate of 51.3%.

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says the total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 943,059, this is an increase of 22,983 which were done in the last 24 hours.

Regrettably, we report a further 82 COVID-19 related deaths: 55 from Western Cape, 26 from the Eastern Cape, and 1 from KZN.This brings the total national deaths to 1080 with a mortality rate of 2,1%.”

Mkhize has expressed his condolences to the affected families.

The Africa Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 30 April 2024 | 12:48 SAST 1-minute read Technology giant Apple has been accused of using illegally exploited minerals extracted from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its products. The broader issue of mineral...

Uncertainty ahead of elections, latest Ipsos poll shows

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 30 April 2024 | 11:33 a.m SAST 2-minute read More than thirty percent of South Africans remain undecided about their vote, the latest Ipsos political polling research indicates. This indecision stems not from apathy, but from...

Cape Town mayor proposes expanding the mandate of Metro Police to combat crime

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 29 April 2024 | 22:10 SAST 1-minute read The mayor's initiative aims to empower Metro Police with additional investigative powers, a move within the jurisdiction traditionally held by SAPS. Proponents of the plan argue that...

Rise Mzansi faces backlash from the Jewish community over support for Palestine

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 April 2024 | 08:45 CAT Political newcomer Rise Mzansi, led by Songezo Zibi, has defended its position on Israel's war on Gaza amid allegations of "anti-Israel" sentiments within the party. The party emphasises a...

A journey of struggle and solidarity – SAFTU’S 7th Anniversary

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 28 April 2024 | 07:45 CAT April marks a significant milestone in the South African labour movement. Seven years ago, on April 21st, 2017, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) was born, heralding a...

Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 26 April 2024 | 19:30 CAT 4 min read According to Dr James M. Dorsey Israel's actions in its Gaza war, coupled with alarming rhetoric from its political and religious figures, are drawing widespread condemnation. With little...