By Jane Mlambo| The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 38 after 14 new cases were confirmed today.

The numbers have increased by 14 from yesterday’s confirmed cases of 24, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has said in a statement. 

Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an urgent cabinet meeting to held on Sunday.

This meeting will explore ways of intensifying the country’s response to this outbreak.