Health experts in South Africa have urged the public to remain calm amid an increase in mpox cases, saying the number of infections remains relatively low. There have been 26 laboratory-confirmed cases since January this year. The Western Cape province has recorded the highest number, with 18 cases, followed by Gauteng with three and the Eastern Cape with two. Other affected provinces include the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Sisi Segalo reports.

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