South Africans are back to level 3 of the nationwide lockdown in response to COVID-19. 

The move announced last night was prompted by the rise in infections which has seen the country entering a third wave of the virus. 

During his national address, President Cyril Ramaphosa also assured citizens that the vaccination drive is improving, despite the disruptions that have been experienced. 

More from Dr Marlin McKay, who had been calling for tighter restrictions since infections began rising.

South Africans are back to level 3 of the nationwide lockdown in response to COVID-19. The move announced last night was prompted by the rise in infections which has seen the country entering a third wave of the virus. During his national address, President Cyril Ramaphosa also assured citizens that the vaccination drive is improving, despite the disruptions that have been experienced. More from Dr Marlin McKay, who had been calling for tighter restrictions since infections began rising.

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