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Covid-19

Politics interfering in CCMA work
Business
/ 3 June 2021

Politics interfering in CCMA work

The labour dispute resolution body says there is a growing trend of political parties and civil society organisations representing workers at hearings

By Sarah Smit
SIU needs R341m to chase Covid-19 corruption
Coronavirus
/ 2 June 2021

SIU needs R341m to chase Covid-19 corruption

Parliamentary committee laments that corruption ‘screws citizens over twice,’ Scopa chair says

By Khaya Koko
Rifling through members’ drawers: MPs gifted rum, sheep and Rwandan art
Politics
/ 2 June 2021

Rifling through members’ drawers: MPs gifted rum, sheep and Rwandan art

A 827-page register compels members of parliament publicly to declare anything worth more than R500, and it makes for interesting reading

By Chris Gilili
What is it like to get a Covid-19 vaccine? We take you on a tour of a Johannesburg site
Coronavirus
/ 2 June 2021

What is it like to get a Covid-19 vaccine? We take you on a tour of a Johannesburg site

What does the inside of a vaccination centre look like and how do nurses administer the jab? The vials, syringes, the vaccinators — and the science behind it

By Mia Malan
There isn’t a vaccine for the Earth we have damaged and disrupted
Opinion
/ 1 June 2021

There isn’t a vaccine for the Earth we have damaged and disrupted

The environment often becomes an afterthought, but World Environment Day is a chance to focus on changing our behaviour to restore the natural world

By Chris Reddy
France to join South Africa’s bid to increase support for Trips waivers at G7 meeting
National
/ 1 June 2021

France to join South Africa’s bid to increase support for Trips waivers at G7 meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that South Africa could count on him to fix the inequalities associated with combating the virus

By Tunicia Phillips
Covid cases rise as some learners expected to return to school full time in July
Education
/ 31 May 2021

Covid cases rise as some learners expected to return to school full time in July

The Northern Cape department of education has had to close more than 70 schools in the past three weeks because of high numbers of Covid infections

By Bongekile Macupe
What does Covid-19 alert level 2 mean for elections, movement and gatherings
Coronavirus
/ 30 May 2021

What does Covid-19 alert level 2 mean for elections, movement and gatherings

As Cyril Ramaphosa moves South Africa to alert level 2, gatherings have been flagged as the biggest driver of increases. But what does this alert level mean as the country moves into a third Covid-19 wave?

By Eunice Masson, Khaya Koko and Lizeka Tandwa
WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa addresses the nation
Coronavirus
/ 30 May 2021

WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa addresses the nation

The president will update the nation on developments in the country’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic

By Staff Reporter
As the Covid-19 third-wave hits, how many South Africans have had the virus already?
Health
/ 29 May 2021

As the Covid-19 third-wave hits, how many South Africans have had the virus already?

Increasing seroprevalence in South Africa could help curb the disastrous effects a third wave could have on communities. But no one is out of the woods yet

By Chris Bateman
Gordhan on SAA, political interference and moving SOEs out of his department
Business
/ 29 May 2021

Gordhan on SAA, political interference and moving SOEs out of his department

The minister addresses the future of the country’s state-owned entities and speculation they may be moved from his portfolio

By Sarah Smit
World Hunger Day: Children in South Africa still going hungry
National
/ 28 May 2021

World Hunger Day: Children in South Africa still going hungry

One in seven South Africans reported child hunger in February and March this year, according to a recent survey

By Eunice Masson and M&G Data Desk
SIU public sector graft investigations total R113bn, excluding R14bn for Covid procurement cases
National
/ 27 May 2021

SIU public sector graft investigations total R113bn, excluding R14bn for Covid procurement cases

The SIU has secured a freezing order worth R40.7m for Covid-19-related corruption in the Gauteng education department

By Khaya Koko
China rails at ‘dark history’ of US intelligence as Biden orders virus probe
Health
/ 27 May 2021

China rails at ‘dark history’ of US intelligence as Biden orders virus probe

President Biden on Wednesday ordered US intelligence agencies to report to him in the next three months on whether the Covid-19 virus first emerged in China from an animal source or from a laboratory accident.

By Agence France Presse
Slow registration delays South Africa’s vital vaccine roll-out
Coronavirus
/ 27 May 2021

Slow registration delays South Africa’s vital vaccine roll-out

This has resulted in demand exceeding supply — or vice versa — at many vaccination sites

By Chris Bateman
Mkhize: ‘I didn’t benefit’ from R150m irregular health tender
Health
/ 26 May 2021

Mkhize: ‘I didn’t benefit’ from R150m irregular health tender

The department of health will ask for the immediate recovery of all irregular payments made to Digital Vibes

By Chris Gilili
Hawks confirm that DA Western Cape councillor remains a suspect in food relief fraud case
Politics
/ 26 May 2021

Hawks confirm that DA Western Cape councillor remains a suspect in food relief fraud case

Nora Grose is being investigated for alleged fraud and money laundering despite the Hawks incorrectly implicating her in a joint investigation

By Eunice Masson
After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis
Coronavirus
/ 25 May 2021

After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis

The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen shortages before the pandemic

By Madlen Davies and Rosa Furneaux
South Africa joins digital currency race
Business
/ 25 May 2021

South Africa joins digital currency race

Reserve Bank launches feasibility study into a possible retail central bank digital currency, which is expected to be concluded in 2022.

By Sarah Smit
African enterprises: build your boat now before the next tsunami hits
Opinion
/ 24 May 2021

African enterprises: build your boat now before the next tsunami hits

The way we do business has changed immensely. Resilience, intelligence and a sense of purpose are increasingly important for companies to succeed

By Cathy Smith
Masuku’s statement about SIU ‘misleading’
National
/ 24 May 2021

Masuku’s statement about SIU ‘misleading’

SIU spokesperson says it successfully argued to the high court that Bandile Masuku failed to exercise his responsibility oversight at the Gauteng health department

By Lizeka Tandwa
South Africa can now keep Pfizer jabs in a bar fridge for a month
Coronavirus
/ 24 May 2021

South Africa can now keep Pfizer jabs in a bar fridge for a month

Vaccine roll-out will be easier now that Pfizer confirms the lifespan of its Covid-19 vaccine in a refrigerator is more than six times longer than first estimated

By Aisha Abdool Karim and Joan Van Dyk
Covid-19: Vaccinate, but don’t stop testing
Africa
/ 23 May 2021

Covid-19: Vaccinate, but don’t stop testing

Testing and isolating the infected are still the most effective response to the pandemic

By Karsten Noko and Veena Pillai
Kaluke Mawila: The university campus principal who leads from the heart
Education
/ 22 May 2021

Kaluke Mawila: The university campus principal who leads from the heart

It was people’s warmth towards Kaluke Mawila that set the tone for how she manages the George campus of Nelson Mandela University

By Bongekile Macupe
Run-and-wait game to get my Covid jab
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2021

Run-and-wait game to get my Covid jab

In this first in a series, Elize Parker, 61, tells of her hopes of joining a queue to get vaccinated soon

By Eunice Masson
Teething problems in first week of national vaccine drive see fewer jabs
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2021

Teething problems in first week of national vaccine drive see fewer jabs

More than 120 000 people got their jabs in phase 2 of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign

By Eunice Masson
The Covid pandemic has exacerbated weaknesses in health systems, particularly in poor countries
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2021

The Covid pandemic has exacerbated weaknesses in health systems, particularly in poor countries

Strategic investments in health care for all are needed to ensure safe births, treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, measles, pneumonia and diarrhoea, and children are vaccinated

By Carin Jämtin and Stefan Swartling Peterson
Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism
Opinion
/ 20 May 2021

Khaya Koko: The theatre that is our journalism

Journalists’ voices should be the very loudest in calling for the culling of the corrupt among us

By Khaya Koko
Moseneke chosen to decide whether or not to delay October local government elections
Politics
/ 20 May 2021

Moseneke chosen to decide whether or not to delay October local government elections

IEC says it is technically ready for the election, but Covid-19 raises safety concerns around voting and political campaigning.

By Chris Gilili
DA councillor arrested for allegedly defrauding food relief project
Politics
/ 20 May 2021

DA councillor arrested for allegedly defrauding food relief project

Nora Grose is accused of using R170 000 intended for a food relief project in Cape Town for personal gain

By Eunice Masson
How long will you wait for a Covid-19 vaccination appointment? We answer 7 questions
Coronavirus
/ 20 May 2021

How long will you wait for a Covid-19 vaccination appointment? We answer 7 questions

The only way to book an appointment for a Covid-19 jab is to register on the government’s electronic vaccination system

By Mia Malan
School contact sports suspended due to rise in Covid-19 cases, cluster outbreaks
Coronavirus
/ 19 May 2021

School contact sports suspended due to rise in Covid-19 cases, cluster outbreaks

Education department implements the ban with immediate effect and will monitor the situation until outbreaks cease

By Eunice Masson
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