South Africa has extended its night curfew and limited number of people at gatherings in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus as positive cases surge, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday.

The level two lockdown restrictions will start Monday, forcing non-essential establishments like restaurants , bars and fitness centres to shut doors by 20:00 local time(20:00GMT) as curfew will start at 2300 from midnight and end at 04:00.

(With input from agencies)