This, as the number of positive cases in the province now stands at 24. This is an increase of six new cases from 18, with the majority still found in the Frances Baard District, which includes the province's capital city of Kimberley. While the province has not recorded any deaths, Saul is appealing to all residents to observe the regulations of the level 4 lockdown and stay safe. 

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize last night announced that the total number of positive cases in the country has jumped to 7220, with 437 new cases. The Western Cape and Gauteng remains the epicentre, follwed by KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. 

OFM News has reported that the province initially had two Covid-19 cases which traced back to a church gathering in the Free State, where those infected were in contact with five international guests who tested positive for the virus. 

The number of positive cases in the Free State meanwhile stands at 125 with six deaths. 

In efforts to curb the spread of the virus, Saul maintains the Northern Cape will continue disinfecting taxis at the taxi ranks, handing over hand sanitisers, masks, gloves.

OFM News