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Covid-19

J&J boosters could be soon available to South Africans
Coronavirus
/ 15 December 2021

J&J boosters could be soon available to South Africans

Announcement of when the J&J booster shot will be available is expected to take place at the conclusion of the Sisonke 2 study

By Marcia Zali
Airline association welcomes UK travel red list U-turn on Africa
Coronavirus
/ 14 December 2021

Airline association welcomes UK travel red list U-turn on Africa

The UK will remove South Africa and other African countries it recently placed on its travel red list at midnight on Wednesday

By Tunicia Phillips
South Africa witnesses alarming spike in rhino poaching
The Green Guardian
/ 14 December 2021

South Africa witnesses alarming spike in rhino poaching

Twenty-three rhinos have been killed in 36 hours, according to a nonprofit organisation; the environment department says this figure is 24 since the beginning of December

By Sheree Bega
Current Covid-19 wave less fatal than others, says World Health Organisation
Coronavirus
/ 14 December 2021

Current Covid-19 wave less fatal than others, says World Health Organisation

A study by the World Health Organisation found that there was a 66% surge in new Covid-19 cases during the past week in South Africa

By Anathi Madubela
Report: Urgent need for social grant framework on the state’s obligations, but can it afford to?
National
/ 14 December 2021

Report: Urgent need for social grant framework on the state’s obligations, but can it afford to?

The panel found that, for the time being, further support should be confined to extending the social distress relief that was rolled out for the Covid-19 pandemic

By Emsie Ferreira
Crunch time for the Africa Cup of Nations
Sport
/ 13 December 2021

Crunch time for the Africa Cup of Nations

With the main stadium unfinished and Covid-19 on the move, Africa’s football tournament has … let’s call them issues. Still, the hosts insist Afcon will go ahead

By Isifu Wirfengla, The Continent
Western Cape enters fourth Covid-19 wave
Coronavirus
/ 13 December 2021

Western Cape enters fourth Covid-19 wave

With an average of 1 600 new daily cases, the province is not recording the same rapid increases in hospital admissions and deaths as previous waves

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa has mild case of Covid-19, encourages people to get vaccinated
Coronavirus
/ 13 December 2021

Ramaphosa has mild case of Covid-19, encourages people to get vaccinated

David Mabuza will be acting president for a week

By Marcia Zali
New refrigeration tech a boon for Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 12 December 2021

New refrigeration tech a boon for Africa

Cold-chain and refrigeration capacity are among the priorities of the programmes supported by the African Centres of Excellence, the University of Birmingham and the United Nations

By Marcia Zali
Simons says School in a Box helps him get top marks
Education
/ 12 December 2021

Simons says School in a Box helps him get top marks

The School in a Box device allows children to learn in a fun way even if they don’t have internet or electricity

By Eunice Masson
2022 must be a year of action
Opinion
/ 10 December 2021

2022 must be a year of action

The government’s most urgent to-do list: vaccinate, stimulate the economy, and return the rule of law

By Mzukisi Qobo
‘Don’t vax or Ramaphosa will stay on’
Opinion
/ 9 December 2021

‘Don’t vax or Ramaphosa will stay on’

Conman Carl and his cohort think that taking the jab will boost his re-election

By Paddy Harper
Children between 12 and 17 are now eligible for second vaccine shot
Coronavirus
/ 9 December 2021

Children between 12 and 17 are now eligible for second vaccine shot

Those 12 years and older who are severely immunocompromised can get a Pfizer booster dose at least 28 days after their second jab

By Eunice Masson
Alarm as almost 20% of South Africa’s healthcare workers contract Covid
Coronavirus
/ 9 December 2021

Alarm as almost 20% of South Africa’s healthcare workers contract Covid

The 10-day healthcare worker ‘isolate and contact trace’ policy puts pressure on other healthcare workers and compromises hospitals’ ability to deliver quality healthcare

By Chris Bateman
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions still to be discussed, says Gungubele
Coronavirus
/ 9 December 2021

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions still to be discussed, says Gungubele

The minister in the presidency said the cabinet had not discussed adjusted lockdown restrictions and vaccine mandates

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Africa’s problem is vaccine access, not hesitancy
Africa
/ 9 December 2021

Africa’s problem is vaccine access, not hesitancy

Omicron has shown up the racism of the West and highlighted inequalities and failures in our own countries. We need to tackle these to get more people vaccinated

By Anand Madhvani
Zimbabweans living in South Africa may be unable to travel home for the holidays
Africa
/ 8 December 2021

Zimbabweans living in South Africa may be unable to travel home for the holidays

According to the government’s latest Covid-19 guidelines, anyone coming into Zimbabwe must quarantine in a hotel for 10 days — at their own expense

By The Continent
Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans
Health
/ 8 December 2021

Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans

Wealthy countries were quick to ban Southern African nations from entering their borders when the Omicron variant was identified, but did not do so to each other.

By Mia Malan
July protests take their toll as economy shrinks by 1.5%
Business
/ 7 December 2021

July protests take their toll as economy shrinks by 1.5%

The largest drops in the third quarter were in the agriculture sector, trade and manufacturing.

By Anathi Madubela
Workplace diversity is under the spotlight
Opinion
/ 7 December 2021

Workplace diversity is under the spotlight

Companies are beginning to realise that diverse groups such as women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, have been worse affected by the pandemic

By Mervin Munsamy
Mangosuthu Buthelezi contracts Covid-19 for second time
National
/ 6 December 2021

Mangosuthu Buthelezi contracts Covid-19 for second time

IFP president emeritus is isolating at home

By Paddy Harper
Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors
National
/ 6 December 2021

Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors

More than 2 400 interns and over 2 200 community service doctors are still awaiting placements, which are necessary to complete the statutory requirements so they can practice

By Eunice Masson
Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums
Coronavirus
/ 6 December 2021

Unvaccinated South Africans to pay more for insurance premiums

Insurance companies have adjusted their premiums and people who are not vaccinated will pay more for cover

By Anathi Madubela
How to track your R350 Covid-19 relief grant
National
/ 6 December 2021

How to track your R350 Covid-19 relief grant

All beneficiaries who applied for the R350 relief grant before July 2021, must reapply. Here is how to track your application status

By Eunice Masson
Disposable masks are the latest pollution problem
The Green Guardian
/ 6 December 2021

Disposable masks are the latest pollution problem

Waste management institute says we should wear reusable masks and learn how to responsibly dispose of old masks

By Marcia Zali
The world needs to take human rights seriously
Opinion
/ 5 December 2021

The world needs to take human rights seriously

Freedom of conscience and movement cannot be used as a reason
not to wear a mask or to be vaccinated

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Kenya to make Covid vaccination mandatory
Africa
/ 5 December 2021

Kenya to make Covid vaccination mandatory

The unvaccinated will be denied use of public services on 21 December, but only 5% of the population has been vaccinated

By Soila Kenya, The Continent
Decline in demand for office space continues
Business
/ 5 December 2021

Decline in demand for office space continues

Many companies are revising their requirements as the pandemic continues to upset business plans

By Anathi Madubela
The anomaly of Covid-19: Living in an in-between space
Opinion
/ 3 December 2021

The anomaly of Covid-19: Living in an in-between space

The coronavirus pandemic, and ensuing variants, mean we can’t make plans without the prospect of last-minute cancellations. But there’s precious little we can do about it

By Charmain Naidoo
The Gospel According to Saint MoMo
Opinion
/ 3 December 2021

The Gospel According to Saint MoMo

If the former chief justice can cure HIV/Aids, surely he can unvaccinate the vaccinated? But not before he’s president

By Paddy Harper
Covid-19 hospital admissions on the rise in Gauteng as fourth wave looms
Coronavirus
/ 2 December 2021

Covid-19 hospital admissions on the rise in Gauteng as fourth wave looms

Most of the admissions are of unvaccinated and younger people, but there are fears of a spread to older people

By Marcia Zali
South Africa Aids gains in danger as it grapples with Covid-19
Health
/ 2 December 2021

South Africa Aids gains in danger as it grapples with Covid-19

Sex education will help prevent new HIV infections, expert says

By Marcia Zali
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