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Covid-19

Saudi smashes Covid fraud ring ahead of hajj
World
/ 15 July 2021

Saudi smashes Covid fraud ring ahead of hajj

The suspects in the fraudulent certificates case are alleged to have used social media to advertise their services

By Agence France Presse
For the first time in my life, I’m all out of jokes
Opinion
/ 15 July 2021

For the first time in my life, I’m all out of jokes

I’m no longer in fear of the virus. But it’s not because I got my jab. It’s because other fears have taken over. Who knows when I’ll get groceries, or petrol, nevermind a vaccine

By Paddy Harper
Fuel shortages loom as unrest forces SA’s largest refinery to shut
Business
/ 14 July 2021

Fuel shortages loom as unrest forces SA’s largest refinery to shut

Sapref declares force majeure, shutting down 35% of SA’s fuel supply

By Sarah Smit
Intelligence failure on co-ordinated insurrection will cost South Africa billions
Opinion
/ 13 July 2021

Intelligence failure on co-ordinated insurrection will cost South Africa billions

The state’s inability to foresee or forestall this week’s frightening and destructive series of events defies explanation

By Farouk Araie
Doctor speaks out about the mental toll of Covid-19 and now the unrest
Opinion
/ 13 July 2021

Doctor speaks out about the mental toll of Covid-19 and now the unrest

Despite the life-threatening anarchy occurring in areas where we work, one is still expected to show up and replace fear and anxiety with warmth and enthusiasm

By Samke J Ngcobo
What are the various Covid-19 vaccines being used in SA and how well do they work?
Opinion
/ 13 July 2021

What are the various Covid-19 vaccines being used in SA and how well do they work?

The vaccines being used to fight the pandemic take at least two weeks after inoculation to become effective — and nonpharmaceutical interventions remain crucial

By Philip Machanick
Troops arrive in KwaZulu-Natal as death toll reaches 26
National
/ 13 July 2021

Troops arrive in KwaZulu-Natal as death toll reaches 26

With tensions escalating in predominantly Indian and white suburbs, where residents have mobilised to defend themselves and their property, premier Sihle Zikalala said residents had a right to do so

By Paddy Harper
Vaccination sites, burial and cremations all closed until further notice in Durban
Coronavirus
/ 12 July 2021

Vaccination sites, burial and cremations all closed until further notice in Durban

City clinics and community vaccine centres closed along with crematoria and cemeteries

By Paddy Harper
Zuma riots and looting hit the rand, jeopardise economic recovery
Business
/ 12 July 2021

Zuma riots and looting hit the rand, jeopardise economic recovery

Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence

By Sarah Smit
Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent
National
/ 12 July 2021

Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent

The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19 vaccinations: How are the provinces doing?
Coronavirus
/ 12 July 2021

Covid-19 vaccinations: How are the provinces doing?

South Africa’s vaccine roll-out is happening – slowly. Only 3% of eligible adults have been fully vaccinated. KwaZulu-Natal is leading the pack with the Eastern Cape hot on its heels

By Media Hack and Bhekisisa Team
South Africa remains under Covid-19 alert level four, with minor changes
Coronavirus
/ 11 July 2021

South Africa remains under Covid-19 alert level four, with minor changes

As the Delta variant fuels infections, the ban on alcohol sales remains, schools will stay closed until 26 July and restaurants may open with limited numbers

By Eunice Masson
Heathrow airport to fast-track vaccinated passengers
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

Heathrow airport to fast-track vaccinated passengers

The programme is slated begin on 19 July, the date on which most Covid-19 restrictions in the UK are set to be lifted

By Agence France Presse
Teenagers carry Covid to parents
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

Teenagers carry Covid to parents

More children and adolescents are contracting the disease but hospital admissions remain low

By Eunice Masson
People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

People use social media posts to sell Ivermectin on the black market

Selling medication without a license to prescribe or dispense it is illegal, and can lead to a hefty fine or imprisonment

By Charma du Plessis
It will cost UIF up to R3.5-billion in Ters payments every week the lockdown is extended
Business
/ 9 July 2021

It will cost UIF up to R3.5-billion in Ters payments every week the lockdown is extended

Any further extensions of Ters payments will impede the UIF’s ability to pay normal claims for unemployment and parental leave

By Sarah Smit
Covid children’s project teaches  crucial lessons
Education
/ 9 July 2021

Covid children’s project teaches crucial lessons

Early childhood development programmes can provide crucial services with the correct support

By Laura Brooks and Andrew Hartnack
Oil volatile amid cartel crisis
Business
/ 9 July 2021

Oil volatile amid cartel crisis

The breakdown of the oil-producer alliance could cause already high prices to spike

By Sarah Smit
ConCourt gets uBaba to Estcourt
Opinion
/ 9 July 2021

ConCourt gets uBaba to Estcourt

Our most ‘gangster’ ex-president chooses jail over testifying at Zondo. Our columnist – not half as hard – picks the jab over Covid

By Paddy Harper
Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro
Business
/ 9 July 2021

Black-owned wine businesses struggling the most to survive alcohol ban, says Vinpro

The industry is hoping the government will scrap the latest ban on alcohol during the next national address on the Covid-19 pandemic, expected on Sunday

By Eunice Masson
Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19
National
/ 9 July 2021

Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19

The 53-year-old Geoff Makhubo was first in quarantine and was admitted to hospital last week

By Eunice Masson
Vaccination rate ramps up and registration for people aged 35 to 49 to open
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

Vaccination rate ramps up and registration for people aged 35 to 49 to open

More than 191 000 people were vaccinated on Thursday the daily target for next week is 250 00, says the health department

By Charma du Plessis
How well is Pfizer’s Covid jab working in SA? We break down some of the data
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2021

How well is Pfizer’s Covid jab working in SA? We break down some of the data

A local analysis found early evidence of promising protective effects of the Pfizer vaccine in South Africa — even among those who had received only one dose

By Ryan Noach
SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown
National
/ 8 July 2021

SANDF’s ‘sick’ training camps defy lockdown

Despite Covid-19 regulations and increases in infections, the army has continued some training courses, putting hundreds of students’ lives at risk

By Erika Gibson
SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize
Politics
/ 8 July 2021

SIU tells Cyril to axe Zweli Mkhize

Digital Vibes company, controlled by the health minister’s ‘comrade’, was favoured over firms that tendered at about half the price

By Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
Critical climate plans hang on future international finance
Business
/ 8 July 2021

Critical climate plans hang on future international finance

Failing to invest in a greener economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain

By Tunicia Phillips and Sarah Smit
Covid-19 pandemic hurts African farmers’ production, income and  food security
Coronavirus
/ 8 July 2021

Covid-19 pandemic hurts African farmers’ production, income and food security

Forum urges African governments to enable fair policies that create room for agribusiness to thrive and to consult the sector when formulating these

By Chris Gilili
Covid-19 infections soar as 15 African countries now grapple with Delta variant
Coronavirus
/ 8 July 2021

Covid-19 infections soar as 15 African countries now grapple with Delta variant

South Africa makes up 37% of the continent’s virus caseload, with more than two-million infections

By Charma du Plessis
Zuma will not get any special treatment while in prison, says Lamola
Politics
/ 8 July 2021

Zuma will not get any special treatment while in prison, says Lamola

The former president’s prison security will be handled by correctional services and there will not be given bodyguards or special security

By Chris Gilili
Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers
Business
/ 8 July 2021

Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers

Only half of digital labour platforms could give evidence that workers were paid at or above the minimum wage, a new report shows

By Sarah Smit
It’s back to school for the 16 000 teachers on special leave for comorbidities
Education
/ 8 July 2021

It’s back to school for the 16 000 teachers on special leave for comorbidities

People at early childhood development are still fighting to get Covid-19 vaccinations

By Charma du Plessis
Government makes U-turn on special Covid-19 vaccination groups
Coronavirus
/ 6 July 2021

Government makes U-turn on special Covid-19 vaccination groups

Government officials will now still have to wait like everyone else to receive their Covid jab, according to the health deputy director general

By Eunice Masson
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