These latest fatalities have pushed the country's death toll to 30,524.

According to the Health Department, 14,410 new infections were also picked up over the past 24-hour period, meaning 30% of those tested had contracted the virus.

South Africa's known caseload is sitting at almost 1,128,000, with the largest concentration of these infections in the economic hub of Gauteng.

The recovery rate is hovering at around 81%, with almost 921,000 people having recuperated so far.

A National Coronavirus Command Council meeting will be held on Wednesday at which members of the joint operations centre will report to the president.

EWN