12,045 new COVID-19 cases, 361 more deaths

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases reported 12,045 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal continues to dominate the daily infections with almost 4,000 new cases.
A total of 361 more COVID-19 related deaths take South Africa’s death toll to 81,187.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 63,287 tests were conducted in the last 24 hrs, with 12,045 new cases, which represents a 19.0% positivity rate. A further 361 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 81,187 to date. Read more https://t.co/W9Z55aUQnz pic.twitter.com/wH5XUXt89X
— NICD (@nicd_sa) August 27, 2021
12,045 new #COVID19 cases have been recorded in South Africa in the last 24 hours. KwaZulu-Natal continues to dominate the daily infections, recording almost 4,000 new cases. A further 361 people have died due to COVID-19 complications. #NewsNight #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/ff3iINJeQ3
— eNCA (@eNCA) August 27, 2021
Source: eNCA
In other news – Actor Thapelo Mokoena opens an outdoor restaurant
Congratulations are in order for iconic actor Thapelo Mokoena! Today is the media launch for actor Thapelo Mokoena’s outdoor restaurant called Molitva. Situated in Protea Ridge, Krugersdorp, the breathtaking and serene outdoor restaurant prides itself of being the perfect location when one wants to escape the city.
Thapelo has always been a sucker for entrepreneurship in the culinary and wine industry. His latest venture is a restaurant called Molitva which he co-owns and the launch was held today. Learn more