In the Republic of South Africa, the number of people died due do covid-19 has exceeded 60,000. 13,347 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours making the total number of cases in the country 1,954,466. It is thought that the rapid spread of Delta mutation caused the increase in cases and deaths in the country. Measures are taken against the sudden increase in cases, especially in overcrowded and informal settlements where hygiene and sanitary standards are low.