COVID-19 Deaths Spike by 52 to 481, Infections Jump to 23,615

Faizel Patel

The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 23,615.

This is an increase of 1,032 from Sunday’s announcement.

The number of deaths has also increased by 52 bringing the total to 481

The Western Cape has the most infections with 15,396, followed by Gauteng at 2,993, KwaZulu-Natal 1,882, Free State 208, North West 109, Mpumalanga 102, Limpopo 132, Eastern Cape 2 748, Northern Cape 45 and unallocated infections 0.

The total number of recoveries to date is 11,917

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says the total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 596,777 this is an increase of 12,992 which were done in the last 24 hours.

“Regrettably, we report 52 more COVID-19 related deaths- this brings the total national deaths to 481.”

Mkhize has expressed his condolences to the affected families.

Rise Mzansi Premier Candidate accuses DA leader of racist remarks amid escalating tensions in Western Cape

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 23 April 2024 | 15:00 CAT 2 min read Tensions flare between Rise Mzansi and the DA as accusations of racism surface. Rise Mzansi's Western Cape premier candidate Axolile Notywala accuses DA leader John Steenhuisen of racist remarks,...

Former SANDF General and Director face court charges

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 23 April 2024 | 13:37 CAT A recent case has brought a complex legal puzzle to the forefront in Pretoria, and more accused are expected to be added to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) matter in which...

The Africa Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 April 2024 | 13:10 SAST 1-minute read The El-Nino-linked drought in Zimbabwe is posing a significant threat to maize production in the country. “We just don’t have water in our region,” researcher Mikatekiso Kubayi at the...

Calls for re-evaluation of SAPS strategies to combat gender-based violence

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 April 2024 | 12:35 p.m. SAST 2-minute read The recent release of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Annual Performance Plan for 2024–2025 has reignited discussions surrounding the nation’s ongoing battle against...

Tensions mount as former Defence Minister seeks defense department’s legal aid for corruption trial

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 April 2024 | 14:00 CAT 2 min read Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s request for legal representation from the Department of Defence in her corruption trial has sparked tensions within the department. It was...

Advocacy for justice and solidarity through elections: Week4Palestine 2024

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 22 April 2024 | 12:24 p.m. SAST 2-minute read The forthcoming Week 4 Palestine, an annual global event aimed at fostering solidarity for the Palestinian people, is slated to take place from May 1st to May 7th this year....