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South Africa's president has said coronavirus infections appear to have peaked in the country, as he announced a sweeping relaxation of lockdown measures.

A controversial ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco will be lifted on Monday. In addition, domestic travel, small family gatherings and the reopening of businesses will all be allowed.

So, are infection rates in the country indeed decreasing? Graeme Meintjes - Infectious Diseases Physician at the University of Cape Town - explains the situation.

(Photo: President Cyril Ramaphosa wearing a face covering. Photo: Reuters)