All posts tagged "Coronavirus"

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SABC requests for R1.5bn from COVID-19 relief fund

Public broadcaster wants to retrench 600 permanent staff and end the contracts of over 1,000 freelancers,...

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SA’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 12k mark, recovery rate reaches 82%

The health ministry said 2,258 new infections were detected over the past 24-hour cycle, which brought...

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BLSA: Economic recovery plan must be developed by government & business community

The organisation’s Busi Mavuso said a plan was urgently needed Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) said...

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SA COVID-19: Infections lessen as lockdown level 2 begins

The health ministry reported on Monday that 2,541 new infections had been detected over the past...

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Level 2 regulations published -Dlamini Zuma

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has published regulations governing...

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Booze, Cigarettes, Travel & Gyms: Here are the permissions tied to Level 2 lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation as regards developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy, so as...

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SA Lockdown: ANC embraces move to Level 2

The African National Congress has commended South Africans for playing their role in curbing the curve...

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US PPE donations will only fall into the hands of beneficiaries

Marks made an announcement at OR Tambo International Airport, speaking about personal protective donations worth R5.9...

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US makes a donation of PPE worth R5.9m to SA

The donation made brings the total value of the support to South Africa’s COVID-19 fight to...

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Dr Karim: Healthcare pressure eases and alcohol ban should be lifted

In response to the dismantling of the CTICC’s Hospital of Hope, Karim said the Western Cape’s...

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Mkhize: No decision made yet on easing SA lockdown to Level 2

Zweli Mkhize, Health Minister has said that the matter was still under consideration by the National...

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SA to welcome first WHO member who will be involved in fighting against COVID-19

A team of more than 40 international health experts assembled by WHO are expected to commence...

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Decline in COVID-19 cases result to closure of MSF-sponsored field hospital

The facility was sponsored by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in partnership with the provincial government and...

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Cosatu expects Ramaphosa’s announcement on reopening of more economic sectors

Confirmation has not been established from government concerning clarity from President Cyril Ramaphosa to the country...

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WHO bent on reviewing Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine trials

Russia’s vaccine which was developed by the Gamaleya research institute and the defence ministry, is among...

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COVID-19: Drop in SA’s new cases, 130 more people have died

One-hundred-and-thirty more people have died here in South Africa after contracting the coronavirus, pushing the death...

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Nehawu to continue with planned protests over safety of healthcare workers

At least 24,000 healthcare already tested positive for the coronavirus in the country so far, and...

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Back to school: Over 90,000 GR 7 pupils resume back in Western Cape

The president announced across the country last month, excluding grade seven and matric pupil, would go...

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KZN wants to take the lead as exporter of cannabis, govt reveals

While the global cannabis industry is estimated to be worth more than R100 billion, the province’s...

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Eskom pensioners get Covid-19 bonuses worth R104 million

Over 33,000 members of the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund have received special coronavirus payouts. This...