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South Africa records highest rise in Covid-19 cases
The country has recorded 3,720 deaths.
South Africa has recorded its highest-ever single-day increase in Covid-19 cases. The health ministry said there were 13,674 infections in the past 24 hours from the highest number of tests done in a single day in the country.
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, has suspended the head of the country’s anti-corruption body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
This week our Resident Presidents are pondering what one should do with lost property.
(Photo: graves dug in Pretoria for victims of the COVID-19. Credit: Getty Images)
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