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More Capetonians following lockdown rules, COVID-19 cases dropping - CoCT
The municipality said non-compliance is down compared to what was observed prior to the second wave peak.
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Mufamadi: SOU was a law unto itself & mirrored ANC factions
Sydney Mufamadi said a proclamation made by former President Jacob Zuma violated the separation of powers and allowed him to make changes in intelligence.
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Storm Eloise has had no impact on operations, says Eskom
Eskom said operations at its power stations would continue as normal.
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Nasrec field hospital ready to accept COVID-19 patients, says govt
The Gauteng Health Department said it was working to ensure the 500 beds still needed at the Nasrec field hospital were obtained soon, as it expected a rapid increase of COVID-19 patients in the province.
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Unmasked Mtsweni-Tsipane admits guilt, buys masks for Emalahleni community
The Mpumalanga Premier also admitted that as a public figure, she should have known better than to not wear a mask in public.
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Fourways hippo was not slaughtered, it is safe & back home - agricultural dept
On Monday, pictures of a hippo being slaughtered circulated on social media, with claims it was the Fourways hippo.
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Business community ready to assist in COVID-19 vaccination roll out
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) told Eyewitness News that it was already in contact with all its members to discuss how the industry can contribute.
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AfriForum approaches court to have Ivermectin used to treat COVID-19
The lobby group filed an urgent High Court application in Pretoria against the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
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Teen describes how Thoriso Themane was assaulted
The State called its first witness in the trial of six teenagers and two adults accused of the murder in the Flora Park area in Limpopo in February 2019.
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Butterworth trio due in court for selling alcohol
On Saturday, authorities reacted to a community tip-off regarding a local tavern that had been selling alcohol.
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Cops search for arson suspects after MKMVA-led march against foreign-owned shops
At least two shops and a stall belonging to a street vendor were set alight.
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UFS to research efficacy of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19
The antiparasitic medication was being touted by some as beneficial for actively sick COVID-19 patients and those using it as a prophylactic medicine to prevent them from falling ill.
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Moderna says COVID vaccine effective against variants identified in SA, UK
The company has also begun preclinical studies on a booster specifically for the variant initially identified by South African scientists.
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Virtual last goodbyes: How tech is helping us adapt to funerals under COVID-19
With lockdown regulations only allowing 50 mourners at funeral services, for many families, this has created a tough balancing act between choosing who gets to attend in person and ensuring that those who can't attend do not feel excluded.
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SAPS Commissioner Sitole roped in to investigate unmasked Mtsweni-Tsipane
Bheki Cele said the not wearing of masks in public was non-negotiable and necessary action must be taken.
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Unicef's Daniel Timme describes Cyclone Eloise devastation in Moz
Beira in Mozambique is still recovering from two devastating cyclones, Idai and Kenneth, which hit in 2019, killing hundreds and forcing thousands from their homes.
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GALLERY: Inside the Nasrec Field Hospital in Johannesburg
Gauteng Health MEC Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi visited the Nasrec Field Hospital in Johannesburg, set up to accommodate COVID-19 positive patients, on 25 January 2021
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‘We had a role model’ – Govt officials celebrate Mthembu’s life at memorial
Various ministries gathered for a virtual memorial service for Mthembu - who died from COVID-19 related complications on Thursday.
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Zuma usurped power of legislature with proclamation on intelligence, Zondo hears
Mufamadi is on Monday testifying at the state capture commission.
