Economics
South Africa Reopens Economy Despite Surge in Virus Cases
- Lockdown can’t be maintained indefinitely, Ramaphosa says
- Country has 22,583 confirmed virus infections, 429 fatalities
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With South Africa’s economy in freefall, the government will allow most businesses to reopen next month even as coronavirus infections continue to mount heading into winter.