By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 20h00 on Sunday (11 July), to discuss developments in the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The president’s address will follow meetings of the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council and Cabinet which are taking place during the course of the day.
“As South Africa rolls out its Covid–19 vaccination programme, government and social partners are continuously monitoring infection, treatment and patient recovery rates as well as compliance with health regulations and other prevention measures, “the presidency said.
President @CyrilRamaphosa will address the nation at 20h00 today, Sunday, 11 July 2021, on developments in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) July 11, 2021
The lockdown is likely to be extended, including a ban on alcohol, and an extension to the July school holidays.
The likely extension comes as South Africa continues to report a high number of Covid-19 cases across the country.
The NICD said with the new cases reported on Saturday, the positivity rate stood at 28%.
It said a total of 13 848 194 tests had been conducted in both the public and private sectors.
“Gauteng accounts for 50% of new cases, with the Western Cape accounting for 11%,” it said.
“Limpopo accounted for 10% of new cases, while KwaZulu-Natal accounted for 9%. The North West accounted for 7%, Mpumalanga for 6%, the Eastern Cape and Free State each accounted for 3%, and the Northern Cape accounted for 1% of today’s new cases.”