COVID-19 in SA: 7,983 new cases, 299 deaths

Dennis TAugust 16, 2021

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 7,983 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa in the last 24 hours.

A total of 299 more COVID-19-related deaths take the death toll to 77,440. The Western Cape has recorded over 2,100 new cases.

#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 37 891 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 7 983 new cases, which represents an 21.1% positivity rate. 299 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, total fatalities to date: 77 440. See more https://t.co/eTE5T1D427 pic.twitter.com/7BpewBLxUF

— NICD (@nicd_sa) August 16, 2021

In other news – Drama as Pearl Thusi compares Thembinkosi Lorch to a dead cow; calls Natasha Thahane out

After Orlando Pirates’ loss to Moroka Swallows yesterday, actress Pearl Thusi trolled the team’s midfielder, Thembinkosi Lorch via several Instagram posts today (15 August).

While Thembinkosi Lorch was unable to play after suffering a shoulder injury in the week leading up to the game, Pearl Thusi showed him no mercy, comparing him to a “nkomo” which means cow when translated to English. Learn more