Covid 19
KCNA: Kim calls for prevention efforts against coronavirus, looming typhoon
An enlarged meeting of the politburo of the Workers Party took place amid a pandemic that is putting additional pressure on the North Korean economy, battered...
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Zim diplomatic mission in SA resumes services under lockdown level 2
Zimbabwe's minister of information, publicity and broadcasting services Monica Mutsvangwa said the embassy would facilitate the repatriation of those who needed to return home.
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STA Travel SA worker says staff anxious, no salaries paid
An employee said they have had very little communication from the company after Monday’s announcement that it's closing its doors.
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Busa wants answers after UIF COVID-19 TERS payouts suspended
Busa has been informed that UIF payments have been stopped for now as national Treasury investigates fraud allegations.
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International travel still off the cards in SA, ‘evidence needed’
In the meantime, cruise ships remain prohibited from taking to the seas with the minister saying the industry will likely only open next year.
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Two European patients re-infected with coronavirus - reports
The news follows a report this week by researchers in Hong Kong about a man there who had been re-infected four and a half months after being declared recovered.
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Berlin Film Festival to go ahead next February despite pandemic
The film festival, also known as the Berlinale, is being planned as a physical festival.
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COVID-19 antibody tests approved for S. Africa
The Health Department and the COVID-19 ministerial advisory committee have drafted the protocol on how the antibody tests can be used.
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There is no crisis at schools, says Basic Education Department
Eight grades were welcomed back into the academic programme yesterday after a precautionary break last month to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Sadtu calls on Education Dept to deploy more teachers, postpone exams
The union said its members raised concerns as they were still waiting for substitute teachers to be deployed to schools.
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‘My kids are crying, there’s no food’: Virus leaves families without income
Schools closed their doors during March, due to the lockdown, putting an abrupt halt to drivers' income.
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Property Industry:COVID slump sees youth opting to stay home & ditch paying rent
New data suggests more and more tenants are falling behind on their rent, more young people are choosing to hold off on moving out of their parent’s homes and the rental market is increasingly under pressure.
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‘The virus is still upon us’: Public urged to remain vigilant, drink responsibly
Restrictions have been eased, to allow for more movement as more sectors of the economy reopen including bars, taverns.
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Zikalala: Over 60% of KZN healthcare recovered from COVID-19
Premier Zikalala was speaking during his weekly update about the latest developments on pandemic.
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Free State Health Dept increases COVID-19 bed capacity
On Saturday, the provincial government launched a 113-bed facility at the Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein as it ramps up its preparedness levels.
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Ramaphosa: Every cadre accused of corruption must be held accountable
Ramaphosa has penned a letter to the party's members amid widespread allegations of misconduct implicating the organisation's leaders.
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UK govt health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID
The rare joint statement from the top health advisers to the governments of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland represents a boost for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has said getting children back to school is a national priority.
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Read the full letter Ramaphosa sent to the ANC on corruption
I write this letter to you, my fellow ANC member, as our movement and our country face one of the greatest challenges since the advent of democracy.
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Ramaphosa: COVID-19 corruption an unforgivable betrayal
In a letter released on Sunday, issued to African National Congress (ANC) members, the president said the party remains deeply implicated in South Africa’s corruption problem.
