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South Africa shuts land borders as Covid-19 infections rise

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa. [AFP]

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced the closure of land borders for a month, in a bid to curb the fast spread of the coronavirus.

All major South African borders save for a few will be remain closed until February 15, in an effort to address the congestion and high infection risk as thousands of South Africans return to towns after the holidays.

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