News Roundup: 13 246 New covid-19 cases identified

According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa has recorded the highest confirmed Covid-19 cases and positivity rate since January 2021. On 16 June 2021, the number of Covid-19 cases reached a shocking 1 774 312 with 13 246 new cases identified. The positivity rate increased to 21.7%.

Zoë Seloane, a 24-year-old education student from the Eastern Cape is ready to make history as the first trans woman to enter Miss South Africa. After completing a psychological evaluation and receiving the letter from her doctor, Seloane aligned her gender at home affairs and is now allowed to enter the national pageant.

Here are the top trending stories and highlights for today:

Top News

What happens if you walk into a vaccination site? We break it down – News24

‘Classrooms are becoming war zones’ – Teacher begs as Covid-19 ravages Gauteng schools – Citizen 

Digital Vibes scandal: Meet ‘Dr’ Pelo, the National Health Insurance’s literal R1.1-million cash cow – Daily Maverick 

Sports

Euro 2020 matchday seven: Denmark in first game since Christian Eriksen collapse – The Independent 

Hamilton and Mercedes hoping for return to form at French GP – EWN

EXCLUSIVE: Happy Jele is definitely STAYING at Orlando Pirates! – The South African

Lifestyle

Great taste: Zimbabwean refugees take on the world at wine tasting championships – Times Live

First Look at the Women’s Air Jordan 6 ‘Gold Hoops’ – Sneaker Files

VLOG | JHB quicky, Louis Vuitton unboxing, Pretty Little Thing | Cynthia Gwebu – YouTube

Entertainment

Eve vs. Trina in ‘Verzuz’ Battle of Hip-Hop Greats: See Billboard’s Scorecard and Winner For the Showdown – Billboard 

Cynthia Erivo Will Take On Bette Midler’s Role In ‘The Rose’ Remake – Huffington Post

John Legend Gives an Update on Wife Chrissy Teigen Amid Social Media Bullying Controversy – Billboard

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