A total of 89 people in the higher learning sector have died from Covid-19 and 1 979 people tested positive. Minister Blade Nzimande revealed that 44 of the deaths were university employees, nine were university students, 11 TVET College students and 25 TVET College staff members. The total number of positive Covid-19 cases reported by institutions stood at 1 979. Institutions of higher learning have lost 89 people to Covid-19, with at least 1 979 people testing positive. "The total number of positive Covid-19 cases reported by institutions is 1 979.

Source: News 24 October 01, 2020 06:06 UTC