South Africa exceeds one million covid cases

South Africa exceeds one million covid cases

South Africa has become the first country on the continent to register more than one million Covid-19 cases.

It comes just days after authorities confirmed that a new, faster-spreading, coronavirus variant had been detected.

Some hospitals and medical centres have reported a huge rise in admissions, putting a heavy strain on resources.

Sri Lanka are playing their first test match of the South African tour in the country amidst top secure health protection.