The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 273 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa.
A total of 15 more people have died, taking the death toll in SA to 89,504.
Gauteng reported the highest number of new infections with 148.
#COVID19 UPDATE: A total of 29,650 tests were conducted in the last 24hrs, with 273 new cases, which represents a 0.9% positivity rate. A further 15 #COVID19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,504 to date. See more here: https://t.co/YZpgrQShs8 pic.twitter.com/APaXZQCCrD
— NICD (@nicd_sa) November 16, 2021
-eNCA
In other news – No vaccine, no job – Muvhango actors given an ultimatum
Muvhango cast and crew have been given an ultimatum by the soapie creator Duma Ndlovu to vaccinate or lose their contracts. Ndlovu threw down the gauntlet to actors and technical staff during a meeting to discuss austerity measures to curb company costs in the new financial season and to minimize the spread of Covid-19.
The actors, who have been at home as the producers and the SABC were negotiating new contracts, will resume their shooting schedule next month. Learn More
