south africa is increasing its covid—19 restrictions to try and fight a surge in recent infections. a nightly curfew is to be extended meaning nonessential shops, bars and restaurants, will be forced to close by 10pm. bars and restaurants will be forced to close by 10pm. gail maclellan has the details. south africa has recorded more than 56,000 deaths and 1.6 million cases, more than any other african nation, and infections are once again beginning to rise. facemasks remain mandatory in public, and a nightly curfew has been extended. the country's president, cyril ramaphosa, has announced a limit on indoor and outdoor public gatherings. further restrictions are necessary to ensure that health facilities are not overwhelmed, and that lives that could be saved are not lost. the country was hit by a devastating second wave in december and january, when a variant emerged. and there are concerns a third wave