Gauteng infections are slowing so focus can shift to the economy, Makhura says
The provincial premier said Gauteng’s hospitals are coping, and that the amount of daily admissions is vastly lower than in June and July
11 August 2020 - 18:03
As the rate of Covid-19 infections in Gauteng continues to fall, the province’s focus will now shift to its plans to help the recovery of SA’s economic hub, premier David Makhura has said.
Gauteng ordinarily contributes more than a third of SA’s GDP, but this year, in line with devastating national projections, the province’s economy is expected to contract 6%. ..
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