4,237 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the country.
The death toll continues to rise, with 53 more people succumbing to the virus in the last 24 hours.
This brings the cumulative deaths to 55,772.
At least 27 of the latest deaths were recorded in Gauteng.
The recovery rate is at 94.2 percent.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in South Africa is 1 632 572. Today, 53 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported which brings the total to 55 772 deaths. The cumulative recoveries now stand at 1 537 430 representing a recovery rate of 94,2% pic.twitter.com/6EQZpLHxMv
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 22, 2021
Source: eNCA
In other news – Photos: Social Media mocks Somizi’s outfit
Somizi is well known for his bold and amazing outfits but this time Tweeps seem to disagree. Taking to social media, Somizi posted a picture of himself wearing a huge blue shiny hat which has the social media streets talking.
For certain one cannot get it right all the time. Some of Somizi’s fans are complementing the hat saying it is elegant and beautiful but it is clear that hat calls for some roasting. Learn More