The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive
The government has also started administering J&J booster shots from 24 December and will roll out Pfizer boosters from 28 December
It is hoped the MeerKAT telescope will lead to more discoveries on the evolution of galaxies
The CAB-LA injection is the first of its kind in HIV prevention interventions and only needs to be taken every eight weeks
The lower severity of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 indicates that a stronger immune response has been built over time
According to the ministerial advisory committee, the quarantine period for “high-risk contacts” of Covid-19 patients is not an effective measure for containing the spread of the virus
President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures
Ghebreyesus says Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of nurturing strong science and research on the continent.
The next three to five years will require the continent to ensure there is sustainable business beyond Covid-19.
Announcement of when the J&J booster shot will be available is expected to take place at the conclusion of the Sisonke 2 study