This brings the Covid-19 tally in the municipality to 14. Overall, the Rustenburg and Matlosana region have been identified as hotspots in the province due to mining activities. 

By last night the North West had recorded 3 454 Covid-19 cases - accounting for 2.6% of the total 131 800 cases countrywide. 

Five deaths have been reported in the province and 433 recoveries. The Health Department has in its daily report indicated that South Africa has recorded 7 210 Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the highest daily surge yet. 

The Western Cape remains the epicentre of the pandemic with 59 315 cases, followed by Gauteng with 34 285 and the Eastern Cape with 23 658, KwaZulu-Natal with 7 786 and then the North West.  

The Executive Mayor of the Rustenburg Municipality, Mpho Khunou, has meanwhile wished speedy recovery to those infected.

“Today’s confirmation of the results shows that the road ahead is long, and we need to keep a positive attitude to ensure that we overcome this pandemic. To the MMC’s and officials of the Municipality - we wish them strength during this time, as they adjust to their new reality. We wish them a speedy recovery, with the full hope of returning to good health. We will continue to ensure that we offer them the necessary support throughout this process,” said Khunou.

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