The address comes as the nation continues to record high infection rates ahead of the expected peak.

The National State of Disaster has now been extended and will remain in place until 15 August.

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President Cyril RamaphosaSource: Twitter

Source: Briefly News

Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.

She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.

Currently, shes working for The South African.