Calls to review COVID regulations after SA recorded 14,046 new cases Over the last 24 hours, South Africa reported a staggering 26% increase in confirmed cases; that equates to more than 14,000 new cases. A row of beds at the CTICC COVID-19 field hospital. Image: Premier Alan Winde/Twitter 105 days ago JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN - Shocking numbers of new COVID-19 infections are prompting the health department to call for a review of lockdown regulations. Over the last 24 hours, South Africa reported a staggering 26% increase in confirmed cases; that equates to more than 14,000 new cases. South Africa’s death toll also continues to rise with 411 new fatalities recorded.