Covid-19 deaths at 1,500; SA-linked vaccine tops WHO list; hairdressers vs NDZ

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In today's news headlines:
* Nearly 1,500 people have died of Covid-19 in South Africa and Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa has tested positive for Coronavirus, says the government;
* A South Africa-linked Covid-19 vaccine, backed by Sygnia, is leading clinical trials;
* About 90,000 people active in the hair and beauty sector are keen to get back to work in what is a R300bn industry and were dealt a blow when a court case was postponed; and
* Ratings agency Fitch said on Friday it expects South Africa’s economy to shrink 5.5% this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Jun 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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