The surge is upon us. More than 260 000 South Africans have tested positive for COVID-19.
And South Africa is now among the top 10 countries with the most COVID-19 cases or nearly 4 000 people have died. A new record of 13 500 cases was reported in one day this weekend. Hospitals are under pressure, health workers are being infected and there are reports that doctors are having to already pick who is likely to survive and therefore who should be given a bed and a ventilator and a chance. The economic situation is dire with food insecurity, poverty, and joblessness rising. This is the context of another speech from President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight. His last major speech was on June 17, nearly a month ago. And lots has changed since then. Joining me now is Economist Lumkile Mondi.

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