COVID-19 toll now at 65 972 after 377 more deaths in SA
Three hundred and seventy-seven more people have passed away in South Africa after contracting the coronavirus.
These latest fatalities – recorded over the past 24 hours – take the national tally to 65,972.
The daily caseload has seen 16,435 tests coming back positive over the past day.
On the vaccine front, 4 869 759 jabs have been administered so far.
The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 1 982 122 with a recovery rate of 88.0%.
As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 2 253 240 with 16 435 new cases reported. Today 377 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 65 972 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 1 982 122 with a recovery rate of 88.0% pic.twitter.com/U8SdbC0iid
— Department of Health (@HealthZA) July 15, 2021
-EWN
In other news – Nadia Nakai and Cassper Nyovest part ways
Family Tree has lost another big artist since the departure of Gemini Major and Tshego. Nadia Nakai has parted ways with her stable. The award-winning rapper confirmed her exit on Slikour Onlife.
She said it is time for her to stand on her own, she also revealed that she is working on her new record label. Nadia said she was scared to tell Cassper Nyovest about her departure, she said she eventually did and Cassper was okay with it. Learn More
