South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases

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South Africa has surpassed 500,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced 10,107 new cases on Saturday night, bringing the country’s cumulative total to 503,290, including 8,153 deaths.