Gauteng Provincial government briefing summary:  

Premier David Makhura says that the Covid-19 is gaining momentum in Gauteng as the data from a growing infection rate shows.  

There is increase in the number of active cases in Gauteng. There are 47% recoveries, 52% active cases last week. Now there are 62% active cases.  

The premier linked most of the new cases to an increase in mining activity.  

In the hotspots in the West Rand there are new cases coming up, linked to mining activity, says Makhura  

He said that interventions work and the government has been actively tracing contacts of new cases.  

On schools, 56 have had positive cases and WHO protocols have been enacted to ensure that the institutions can open again as soon as possible.  

Makhura though, expressed concerns about the continued vandalism at schools, highlighting that more than 400 people have been arrested.  

At least 85% of the staff and pupils have returned to school and the province is preparing for the other grades.  

Health MEC Bandile Masuku highlighted the impact of alcohol-related injuries on the health system, but stopped short of calling for a ban in the province.  

Makhura said that a decision will be made in the next few days.