Useful sources about Africa

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases in South Africa releases official statistics on Covid-19 infections and deaths.

The agency releases updates on the number of Covid-19 cases, provides general information on the disease and issues warnings about misinformation.

Content in the South African government’s portal for coronavirus information includes press releases and various tips and guides.

Statistics South Africa’s latest figures on employment and unemployment rates.

An analysis of deaths that occurred in 2017 (years 1997 - 2016 are also included.) The report details the 10 leading underlying causes of natural and unnatural deaths, the number and percentage distribution of deaths by population/demographic group, and variations in mortality rates by province.