Calls mount for tougher lockdown restrictions

As we count down to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on Sunday, calls are mounting for tougher restrictions.

Infection numbers have been rising and healthcare workers are under strain.

Some health industry organizations now say the third wave numbers reflect a lack of planning in a country that never learns from past crises.

Front line workers say the disease has caused utter devastation and they are sounding alarm bells to others to respect lockdown restrictions.

South Africa has recorded more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

157 COVID-19 related deaths have also been recorded, bringing total fatalities to 59,778 to date.

-eNCA

In other news – Nyalleng Thibedi (Zekhethelo) turns into businesswoman after leaving Uzalo, invents her own lipstick brand

Top actress Nyalleng Thibedi will soon be disappearing from the TV screens as she’s set to leave Uzalo. But she’s turned into a businesswoman – she recently invented her own lipstick brand.

Nyalleng, who plays Zekhethelo on the SABC1 soapie, said having her own beauty product is a dream come true. “I’ve been longing for this since I was 23 years old. Learn More