Explainer: Omicron variant & its symptoms
South Africa’s last few months saw Covid-19 cases move out of the danger zone, except for the Gauteng province which
30 November 2021
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Category: Covid-19
Omicron variant: What we know
Now that a new variant of Covid-19 has been detected in South Africa, scientists and researchers are tasked with understanding
29 November 2021
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Travel bans imposed on SA is unjustified – DIRCO
President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed several countries’ rushed decision to impose travel bans on South Africa after scientists announced that
29 November 2021
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More Countries Slap SA With Travel Bans Over New Variant
Days after South African experts revealed the presence of the new Covid-19 variant – Omicron, several countries have imposed travel bans
28 November 2021
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Europe Bans Travel from Southern Africa Over B.1.1.529
More European countries have moved to impose a travel ban on South Africa following the detection of the new Covid-19
26 November 2021
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Experts Flag Concerns Over New Covid-19 Variant
Experts have noted familiarities of the new B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant to the Beta variant. However, concern has been raised over
25 November 2021
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Alter Patent Laws to Save Lives
The Covid-19 pandemic has once again shown the monopoly that pharmaceutical companies have over the public’s right to safe and
12 November 2021
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SA Won’t Reach 70% Vaccine Target By December
South Africa will not reach its 70 percent Covid-19 vaccination target for adults by the end of December. The Health
7 November 2021
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Judgement Reserved in City Land Occupation Case
There’s more frustration as judgement has been reserved in the matter dealing with land occupation and removing people from vacant
6 November 2021
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Deokaran Murder: Mkhize either Witness or Suspect
Former Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize’s name has once again been brought into the fray in the Babita Deokaran murder case.
5 November 2021
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12 -17 years olds Get Their Covid-19 Vaccine Shot
The Covid-19 vaccination of children aged 12 and up is underway. However, the 12 -17 years old group will only
20 October 2021
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Breaks Pulled on CT Hosting Formula E
The widely criticised Formula E event will not take place next year. The organisers have told the hosting City of
19 October 2021
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SAHPRA Halts Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine In SA
The roll-out of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in South Africa has been put on hold after
18 October 2021
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Umalusi: Online Exams Need Regulation
With less than two weeks to go until the matric class of 2021 writes the National Senior Certificate exams, regulatory
15 October 2021
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12-17 Age Group to get Covid-19 Vaccine
South Africa is set to administer the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine to 12-year-olds and teenagers. Health Minister Joe Phaala announced that
15 October 2021
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Benefits Of Presidential Employment Stimulus Won’t Be Seen Immediately
Government is not in a position to create further full-time employment for people. Wits University Business School’s Professor Jannie Roussow says
14 October 2021
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‘Public Should Be Mindful Of Anxiety Levels Among Matrics’ – WCED
Education MEC Debbie Schaffer has urged the public to be mindful of the anxiety levels of this year’s matric class.
11 October 2021
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Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates To Be Phased In
South Africans would soon be able to download their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The Health Department says it is still
5 October 2021
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SA To Be Removed From UK Red List
South Africa is set to be removed from the UK’s red travel ban list. According to the Telegraph – the
3 October 2021
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Still no Refunds from Some Hajj Operators
The role of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has been brought into question, as some operators have
1 October 2021
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