South Africa expected to tighten Covid rules as third wave gathers pace

Economic heartland hit by rise in infections driven by Delta variant and faltering vaccination campaignCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAuthorities in South Africa appeared set to impose new restrictions on Sunday in a belated attempt to stem a rise in Covid-19 that is ravaging the country’s economic heartland.The wave of infections has been driven by the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant, weak countermeasures and public fatigue with existing r