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Covid Cases Rise Above 20k, Experts Says 4th Wave Is Less Severe Thus Far

SOUTH AFRICA

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  • SA records 22,391 new cases of Covid-19 & 22 deaths. Academics say evidence points to SA’s fourth wave being less severe than the previous three – but the Omicron virus is proving to be far more virulent.
    • SA is expected to reach 27m vaccines administered today, will behind its goal for 70% fully vaccinated by year end
  • E-toll compliance in Gauteng has reached its lowest point ever, with only 18% of motorists paying their bills.
    • Civil action group Outa believes compliance is below 15% in reality but says it’s a moot point as even at 18%, Sanral cannot afford the cost of toll collection at these levels.
    • Sanral extended the contract of toll collections group ETC by another two months
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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