As SA’s tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 554, health minister Zweli Mkhize warned that the number of cases is expected to continue to rise for at least another fortnight.

It will take time for the 21-day national lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night to have an effect and reduce the spread of the disease, he said...

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