COVID-19 infections have increased by 16,080 in South Africa.
The NICD said 48 more people have died, taking the death toll to 90,345.
The positivity rate has decreased to 28.8-percent.
KwaZulu Natal leads the surge with over 4,200 cases.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 55,742 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 16,080 new cases, representing a 28.8% positivity rate. A further 48 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 90,345 to date. See more here: https://t.co/jsjcULjM5B pic.twitter.com/sJUsStnHET
— NICD (@nicd_sa) December 18, 2021
Source: eNCA
In other news – Shauwn Mkhize (MaMkhize) speaks on her son Andile Mpisane marrying Tamia Louw
After a surprise engagement on Friday 17 December, Royal AM chairperson and musician Andile Mpisane has already begun spoiling his wife-to-be Tamia Louw.
Andile Mpisane shocked Mzansi when he proposed to Tamia Louw. Many believed he was in a relationship with the mother of his children Sithelo Shozi but Andile proved them wrong. Not much is known about Tamia and her relationship with Andile has been rather lowkey. The Royal AM chairperson got down on one knee and proposed to Tamia on Friday 17 December. Learn More