Coronavirus
Tennis star Novak Djokovic held for eight hours on arrival in Australia
Novak Djokovic was held for eight hours on arrival in Australia, mostly 'incommunicado' his lawyers said on Saturday, three days into the tennis superstar's...
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Omicron smashes records as global COVID cases pass 300 million
The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million on Friday, with the Omicron variant's rapid spread setting new infection records.
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Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver ANC’s January 8 statement amid heightened security
ANC leaders have descended on Polokwane to mark the party's 110th anniversary, which takes place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
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Djokovic thanks fans for support over Australia visa fight
The Serb, who is in a Melbourne immigration detention facility pending an appeal, said on Instagram: 'Thank you to people around the world for your continuous support. I can feel it and it is greatly appreciated.'
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Omicron less severe but still threat to health systems
Omicron is causing record numbers of cases around the world, and though it causes less severe Covid-19 experts warn this wave still threatens to overwhelm health systems.
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Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine: study
Lead author Alison Edelman of the Oregon Health & Science University told AFP the effects are small and expected to be temporary, a finding that is 'very reassuring' as well as validating for those who experienced changes.
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With CMAH still not fully operational, Gauteng health struggles to fill void
The Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital is one of the biggest hospitals in the southern hemisphere.
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Djokovic family hits out at star's treatment in Australia
In a series of fiery remarks, his father Srdjan Djokovic told a crowd in Belgrade that his son was the victim of a 'political witch hunt' and 'corona fascism' and should be freed.
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SA records 9,860 new COVID infections, 551 deaths
The Health Department's Foster Mohale said that the vast majority of these fatalities were identified during a recent audit exercise to address backlogs.
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Calling Omicron 'mild' a mistake, warns WHO
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the record numbers of people catching the new variant - which is rapidly out-competing the previously-dominant Delta variant in many countries - meant hospitals were being overwhelmed.
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ANCWL refuses to break the law as it cancels event over COVID rules
President Cyril Ramaphosa was whisked away shortly after his arrival at the event, which is part of the build-up to activities planned for the party’s 110th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
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SAB explores mandatory vaccination at all its operations
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of the lives of millions of people across the world, and in South Africa, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on society and the economy.
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‘No one feels snubbed’ - Ramaphosa leaves ANCWL event after breached COVID rules
The Lillian Ngoyi Memorial Lecture had to be cancelled after President Cyril Ramaphosa was whisked away due to a breach of COVID-19 regulations. Ramaphosa was set to address the event, which was hosted by the ANC Women’s League, but soon after he arrived, the president was taken out and the event cancelled moments later. #CyrilRamaphosa #ANC #COVID19 #ANCJanuary8
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Preparations for ANC's 110th birthday celebrations under way
Preparations for the ANC's 110th anniversary are well under way. ANC's head of organising Nomvula Mokonyane said the event, which is set to take place on 8 January 2022 in Polokwane, will be capped at 2,000 attendees in line with current COVID-19 regulations.
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Man City boss Guardiola and Burnley's Dyche test positive for COVID
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has resulted in record case numbers across Britain, forcing the postponement of many matches over the past month.
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Djokovic wins deportation delay after Australia cancels visa
The vaccine-sceptic Serb was detained at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport having failed to "provide appropriate evidence" of double vaccination, or a medical exemption needed to enter the country.
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Western Cape passes peak of COVID-19 fourth wave
Provincial Health Department bosses gave an overview of their management of the pandemic, saying that health facilities were coping and most COVID-19 cases picked up at hospitals were incidental.
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France removes South Africa from its travel red list
The International Relations Department's Clayson Monyela confirmed the news on Twitter on Thursday morning.
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Djokovic appeals deportation after Australia cancels visa
The vaccine-sceptic Serb was stopped by border officials on arrival to Australia late on Wednesday and denied entry into the country.
