President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 8pm

The Presidency confirmed late Sunday afternoon that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm on developments in the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) met earlier today to discuss and review the current level 4 lockdown restrictions, implemented by Ramaphosa on 26 June.

South Africa has since seen an increase in both new cases and fatalities, with figures now exceeding those recorded during the previous two waves.

Delta variant driving third wave
The Delta variant has been driving the third wave of infections in Gauteng and the Western Cape, with the other provinces not far behind.

Earlier this week, Professor Tom Moultrie from the University of Cape Town said other provinces “are also showing strong signs of an increase in infections”, while Professor Tulio de Oliveira said Gauteng is “not out of the woods” yet.

Right to Care CEO and ministerial advisory committee member professor Ian Sanne told The Sunday Times’ Claire Keeton his team was “extremely concerned” about the spread of the virus in Limpopo and Mpumalanga in particular, as well as the North West.

-The Citizen

In other news – Big blow as Ayanda Ncwane quits Real Housewives of Durban

Businesswoman and Real Housewives of Durban star Ayanda Ncwane has quit the show and will not be part of the much-anticipated second season.

The publication has learnt that Ncwane, the widow of multi-award winning gospel sensation Sifiso Ncwane, has decided to walk away from the show because it was damaging her brand and her late hubby’s legacy. Learn More