South Africa’s total coronavirus deaths have surpassed the 200-mark, after more 12 people died.

The death toll now stands at 206.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, confirmed that 8 of the deaths occurred in the Western Cape, 2 in the Eastern Cape and another in KwaZulu-Natal.

The North West also recorded its first death.

The Western Cape has the highest number deaths with 106.

The confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased to 10,652, and there’re 4,357 recoveries.