Extending the State of Disaster when the COVID figures look this good would be a bizarre move – but it’s very much on the table. South Africa is currently experiencing the type of COVID...
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Covid-19: Department of Health to look into no-mask in public
The Department of Health is looking into whether South Africans can stop wearing masks in public. Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that his department has been listening to various experts and will present options...
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New vaccine hub will move Africa into a new health science era, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that a local COVID-19 vaccine production hub held the promise of propelling Africa into a new era of health science. The president and South African-born biotech billionaire, Doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong,...
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Less than 1 700 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Monday
Less than 1 700 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Monday. “Today the institute reports 1 691 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases...
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Ramaphosa is pushing for a vaccination mandate to help the economy get back on track
The ANC urged the government to finalize a policy on vaccine mandates for certain settings and activities as it seeks to fully reopen the coronavirus-battered economy. “The success of our economic recovery depends to...
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Party on: Curfew, booze restrictions will be dropped, govt just announced
Lockdown rules are changing dramatically, the government announced on Thursday night. Curfew is being dropped, and so are booze sale limitations. Big gatherings have also been okayed. New Year’s parties are on, with government...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa back at work after a week of self-isolation
President Cyril Ramaphosa is back at work after a week of self-isolation in Cape Town. He tested positive for Covid-19. Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said the president encouraged vaccination. After a week...
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Mid December: Gvnt. to allow SA to enjoy their month only based on this
South African Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla said his department remains optimistic about the COVID-19 situation in the country and added that there is a possibility that more stringent lockdown measures will not...
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UK Removes SA From Travel Red List
South Africa is to be removed from the UK government’s travel red list, along with ten other countries. This has been confirmed by UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid and will come into effect at...
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NCCC mulls booze-ban over Christmas
Johannesburg- The government plans to impose tougher restrictions on alcohol sales over the festive season as the country grapples with the fourth wave of Covid-19 driven by the Omicron variant. Sunday World understands the...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19, the Presidency confirmed on Sunday night. According to the Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele, the president started feeling ill after he left a state memorial service...
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When will Ramaphosa address the public again after another family meeting?
It can’t be easy having to serve as our ‘pandemic president’, and Cyril Ramaphosa once again faces some tough choices in the days to come. The 69-year-old – who initially showed restraint in his...
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Report: Ramaphosa could be forced to make lockdown adjustment before Christmas
Ramaphosa could be forced to make lockdown adjustment before Christmas: report. President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns with the rising number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa and is expected to hold a meeting...
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BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs’ Covid-19 positive cases rise to 48!
Kaizer Chiefs have announced their Covid-19 positive cases have moved from 36 to 48 within the space of two weeks. In a statement released on Saturday, Chiefs revealed that 12 more people tested positive...
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Covid-19: Omicron accounts for 70% of samples, quickly surpassing Delta
Up to 70% of sampled Covid-19 cases in the last month were as a result of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. In a digital briefing on Friday, Health Minister Joe Phaahla said Omicron...
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