Flash Briefing: 80% of South Africans may have had Covid-19; vaccination open to 18+; ominous Green Paper gazetted

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News headlines:
*As many as four out of five South Africans may have contracted the coronavirus, indicating that the country may be one of the world’s hardest-hit nations by the disease.
*From Friday all adults in SA will be eligible to register for a Covid-19 vaccination, cabinet confirmed on Thursday.
*South Africans may be required to contribute up to 12% of their earnings to a new government-backed fund, according to a new proposal from the Department of Social Development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Aug 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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