SA has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Africa. It has more than 50,000 reported deaths. This may be an underestimate, looking at excess death statistics.

The economic cost of the pandemic is evident on the streets; and healthcare facilities have been under considerable strain during the waves of the pandemic. Frustration and disillusionment are hallmarks of the non-existent vaccine rollout. The country’s rollout is proceeding at a pace much slower than expected. ..

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