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Africa not ready for imminent third coronavirus wave: WHO
Africa has officially registered over 4.8 million COVID-19 cases and 130,000 deaths, according to the WHO, a figure representing 2.9% of global cases and 3.7% of deaths.
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LIVE BLOG: Ramaphosa: Mkhize matter won't be swept under the carpet
President Cyril Ramaphosa is holding a press briefing on Thursday after his budget vote response in Parliament.
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Ramaphosa: Govt’s focus on economic reforms beginning to pay off
Replying to the debate on the Presidency’s budget vote in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon, Ramaphosa cited a string of indicators that show signs of a rebound in the economy, which was already in trouble before being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Agape Youth Movement helps young people face COVID challenges
The movement - in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) - hosted a webinar on Thursday discussing the role of youth in the fight against COVID-19.
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COVID measures cut Norway's sexually transmitted infections
The country saw a 39% reduction in gonorrhoea cases, an 11% drop in chlamydia cases, and a 20% decline in HIV cases in 2020.
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More than 2 billion COVID vaccines given across the globe
The milestone comes six months after the first vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 began.
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DA lays criminal complaint against Mkhize over irregular Digital Vibes contract
The charges relate to a R150 million contract awarded to Digital Vibes for a COVID-19 communications campaign.
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Tokyo 2020 chief says Games '100%' on, with 50 days to go
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto made the comments exactly 50 days before the pandemic-postponed Olympics, which remain plagued by public opposition.
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Men's doubles team removed from French Open after positive COVID-19 test
The two players were not named by organisers.
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Cancellation of mid-year matric exam won't impact pupils that badly - Metcalfe
Mid-year exams for matrics have been scrapped this year to give pupils more time to cover the curriculum.
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64% of NC COVID-19 fatalities are people aged 60 and over - dept
Provincial health bosses said that 1,100 people who contracted the coronavirus had passed on.
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SA Medical Association wants tougher COVID-19 lockdown as third wave looms
The South African Medical Association's Dr Angelique Coetzee said that so-called COVID-19-fatigue was especially prevalent among young people who were not always adhering to protocols such as wearing masks and social distancing. She said that they wanted stricter weekend curfews.
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NICD says it is seeing sustained rise in COVID-19 cases in SA
On Wednesday, 5,782 new cases were reported. There's also been an increase in the daily death toll, with 110 fatalities recorded over the past 24-hour cycle.
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10,000 Olympic volunteers quit ahead of Games: organisers
On Wednesday night, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto told local media that around 10,000 volunteers, who are vital to the smooth running of the massive event have quit, largely over coronavirus concerns.
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About 26% of eligible candidates have registered for vaccination in the NC
The provincial government is urging more people to register on the Electronic Vaccine Data System as phase 2 of vaccination is currently under way.
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COVID origins mystery continues to spark speculation and tension
With few clear answers, speculation has persisted since the beginning of the pandemic, spawning misinformation and conspiracy theories as well as sharp diplomatic tensions.
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Air Zimbabwe resumes domestic flights after being grounded last year
A recently acquired Embraer plane landed at Victoria Falls International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
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ANALYSIS: The next pandemic is already happening, and what can help prevent it
A more coordinated effort by scientists, stakeholders and community members will be required to stop the next deadly virus that's already circulating in our midst.
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Ramaphosa: Vaccine rollout gathering pace as SA jabs over 1 million people
The mass vaccination programme is expected to reach more than 40 million people to achieve population immunity.
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SIU: We’re on course to recover R614m related to COVID PPE corruption
The unit has on Wednesday briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the investigations.
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Let the bells ring out, spectators return to English Test cricket
In a sign of how far England has recovered during a year that has cost over 127,000 lives in the United Kingdom, 6,500 spectators were on hand to see the family ring the historic bell.
