The country had recorded 635 078 positive Covid-19 infections by Friday evening, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

The death toll now stands at 14 678 after 115 more deaths were reported, with recoveries at 557 818 - a rate of 88%.

A total of 3 765 700 Covid-19 tests have been conducted.

KwaZulu-Natal has reported 15 more Covid-19 deaths, Gauteng 43, the Eastern Cape 12, Free State 18, Western Cape four, North West 11 and Limpopo 12.