Two mega bridges and seven other major road works projects set to create work for 8 000 people
The envisaged N2 Wild Coast road mega project will connect four provinces and eventually shorten travel time between them.
PAC factions still fighting over who the true leaders are
Confusion over the party’s leadership will have negative repercussions in the upcoming local government election
Universities warned against keeping silent during unrest
Ex vice-chancellor of Rhodes University Professor Saleem Badat has criticised the leadership of universities in South Africa, for their silence during the July unrest.
IEC system faces glitches as registration weekend kicks off
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) voter registration kicked off on Saturday, but its online registration system is seemingly experiencing glitches along the way
WATCH: Reverend Chris Mathebula named as Independent Citizen Movement’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate
Reverend Chris Mathebula of Hope Restoration Ministries in Kempton Park has been named as the Independent Citizen Movement’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni ahead of the local government elections.
Political killings are driven by fight for resources, warn analysts
Political analysts have warned that the political killings in the country and in KwaZulu-Natal in particular are posing a threat to society.
Abahlali baseMjondoli won’t back two major parties upcoming elections
Instead, the organisation said they would endorse a party that is socialist and puts the interests of those living in informal and rural areas first.
Matric exams moved to accommodate local government elections
The Department of Basic Education has amended the matric examination timetable in order to accommodate the upcoming Local Government Elections.
Covid-19 booster shots are unnecessary, says Prof Madhi
Top vaccinologist Professor Shabir Madhi says there is no need for Covid-19 booster shot, adding that if we do that “we will end up needing to boost people every 6 to 12 months and that is not feasible”.
SA to introduce digital vaccine certificates as early as next week - health minister
Health Minister says the certificate will be available through a person’s smartphone.
Africa could become breeding ground for new Covid-19 variants if pandemic is not controlled, reveals study
South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria are appearing as major sources of importations into other African countries, according to the study by leading scientists.
Africa sees sharpest decline in Covid-19 cases
Weekly Covid-19 cases in Africa fell by more than 20% – the sharpest seven-day decline in two months.
Delta remains most concerning Covid-19 variant despite the emergence of Mu, says WHO
The Delta variant remains ‘most concerning’ because of its increased transmissibility.
Focus on driving up vaccinations instead of relaxing restrictions, says UKZN professor
A move to alert Level 2 was imminent after President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) on Tuesday.
Gradual decline in Covid-19 vaccine demand
About 36% of the youth are significantly unwilling to take the vaccine, according to a Solidarity Fund and GCIS study.
SA has no cases of the new ‘Mu’ Covid-19 variant, says NICD
The Mu variant has recently been classified as a variant of concern by the WHO.
Vaccinate or provide us with weekly Covid-19 test results, company tells workers
United National Breweries SA has set a target of vaccinating 90% of all its workers by middle or towards the end of September 2021.
Government looking into ’soft incentives’ to encourage Covid-19 vaccination, says Joe Phaahla
’The government's priority is to convince people to come forward for vaccination voluntarily. ’
Covid-19: Public can now book their own appointment date, vaccination site and time
Previously there have been complaints about the system and reports about people getting notifications at short notice
Pregnant women and those planning to conceive are encouraged to get Covid-19 vaccine
’Although the risk is small, pregnant and postnatal women are at increased risk of severe Covid-19 disease compared to their non-pregnant counterparts. ’
B. 1. 621: WHO monitoring another new Covid-19 variant of concern
The WHO says it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant scientifically known as B. 1. 621 or ’Mu’ first detected in Colombia.
African Traditional Medicine Day: More investment is needed to develop traditional medicine therapies - scientist
The economic value of traditional medicine is at about R20 billion per annum and growing.
Vaccine hesitancy is decreasing as more Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Africa, says WHO
Dr Edinam Agbenu said vaccine hesitancy in Africa was a result of significant vaccine shortage on the continent. Since more vaccines started arriving, the uptake has also increased.
The government reluctant to impose mandatory Covid-19 vaccine, says Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Phaahla said that he doesn’t foresee a kind of national government regulation which will force everyone to get vaccinated.
’No vaccine, No alcohol’ campaign causes a stir on social media
Limpopo liquor traders are discussing refusing to sell alcohol to unvaccinated customers.