January 12, 2021

New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year

South Africa has recorded nearly 190,000 new infections, with 4,900 deaths since New Year’s Day. In some province, new infections exceed 2020 peaks. As restrictions remain in place, the president is hopeful vaccines will arrive within months.

Closed land borders and limited funerals — South Africans remain under tight pandemic restrictions

South Africans will have to get used to restrictions as Covid-19 regulations remain in place. In an address, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the adjusted rules on funerals, beaches and cross-border travel.

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January 12, 2021

New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year

Closed land borders and limited funerals — South Africans remain under tight pandemic restrictions

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