Citizen reporter An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. A cat runs away as members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) patrol the streets of the Johannesburg CBD, 1 April 2020, during a nationwide lockdown. South Africa s lockdown imposes strict curfews and shutdowns in an attempt to halt the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Picture: Michel Bega
As of Saturday, 2 January 2021, the cumulative number of detected Covid-19 cases is 1 088 889 with 15 002 new cases identified, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has confirmed.
288 more Covid-19 related deaths were reported, with 92 from Eastern Cape, 9 from Free State, 39 from Gauteng, 29 from Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN), 6 from Mpumalanga, 2 from Northern Cape and 111 from Western Cape.
After heavy rainfall swept through parts of Gauteng last night, Johannesburg Emergency Management Services says they remain on high alert to respond to any water-related incidents.
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Traffic increasing on major roads as holidaymakers return home News24 Wire
With the adjusted Level 3 lockdown rules still in force, law enforcement operations continued across the country. Image for illustration: Twitter/@TrafficRTMC At least 1 600 vehicles an hour was recorded heading to Gauteng along the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa’s major roads experienced increased traffic on Saturday as motorists drive back from their holiday destinations.
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesperson Simon Zwane said at least 1 600 vehicles an hour was recorded heading to Gauteng along the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
N3TC Traffic Information 17:00 to 17:59
DeHoek: N – 1369, S – 125
Wilge: N – 843, S – 110