NATIONAL NEWS - The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in SA is 1686.
This is an increase of 31 from the previously reported cases.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has updated the nation on the steady but not steep increase in the number of people confirmed to have the disease now, and one more person has died.
The health minister has given the latest update as follows:
Total breakdown of confirmed cases:
Confirmed fatalities: 
"We are saddened to report another COVID-19 related death. The deceased patient is a 57 year old male from the Western Cape, who was admitted on 5 April," said Mhkize. "He had co-morbidities that included diabetes and ischaemic heart disease."
"We convey our condolences to the family of the deceased. We must also not forget to appreciate the health workers that treated the deceased patient."
