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Health Dept: No increased COVID-19 lockdown restrictions for now
The Health Department has assured South Africans that there were no indications yet that further COVID-19 lockdown restrictions would be…
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Govt offers incentives as COVID-19 vaccination rates decline
More than 33,000 COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the past 24 hours in South Africa, a far cry from the…
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People over 60 to receive voucher after first COVID-19 jab in SA
The Health Department wants more unvaccinated people to come forward before the fourth wave hits. This month, people over 60…
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COVID-19 in SA: 106 new cases, two deaths recorded
The health department said 106 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the country. A further two COVID-related deaths have…
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COVID-19 in SA: 475 new cases, 47 deaths recorded
The Health Department said 475 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours. An additional 47 coronavirus-related…
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South Africa records 533 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths
The Health Department said 533 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24 hours. An additional 55 coronavirus-related…
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One COVID-19 dose not enough for health workers – Sama
Health workers will need a second dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, according to the South African Medical Association.…
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Health Department reiterates COVID vaccine safe for teens and pregnant women
Healthcare workers have been advised to discuss the benefits and possible side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with youngsters…
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Health expert unpacks the implications of teen vaccinations
12 to 17-year olds will get a single dose of the two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Health expert, Rudzani Muloiwa, says…
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All you need to know about Covid-19 vaccine certificates issued last week
Over half a million digital Covid-19 vaccine certificates were issued in South Africa less than two days after being launched.…
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SA COVID-19: New infections are dropping, says Minister Phaahla
South Africa exited the third coronavirus wave on 27 September according to the latest from Health Minister Joe Phaahla. He…
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Babita Deokaran murder case postponed
The trial of the six people accused of killing Health Department officials and whistleblower Babita Deokaran has been postponed. The…
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Call to vaccinate undocumented migrants
There are calls to vaccinate all migrants whether they have documentation or not. Currently, only those with a valid ID,…
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3 648 COVID-19 cases and 173 deaths recorded in SA
173 more people have died in the country after contracting the coronavirus bringing the death toll to 85,952 since the…
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South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll breaches 85 000 mark
The current surge in coronavirus infections seems to be showing promising signs of a sustained downward trend. The health department…
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6 270 new COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths recorded in SA
The Health Department said 6,270 new COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours. The…
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COVID: 16% of South Africa’s adult population vaccinated
South Africa has administered more than 13,430,000 vaccines across the country as the government continues to ramp up its rollout.…
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WC brings vaccines to the young as Covid-19 cases spike among under-20s
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase among the under 20-year-olds, the provincial Health Department is launching another campaign to get…
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Babita Deokaran’s murder a result of her anti-corruption battle, says Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that until the perpetrators of corruption were arrested, he and his government must be held…
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COVID-19: SA’s youth turnout helps significantly boost vaccination numbers
South Africans aged between 18 and 34 have helped boost the country’s mass coronavirus vaccination rollout. The uptake of vaccinations…
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South Africa sees upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in the country is on the rise. Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that new cases…
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South Africa still in the grip of 3rd wave Covid-19 pandemic
South Africa recorded 13 021 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday and 238 deaths, the Health Department said. “As of today…
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2nd group of SA medical students return home from Cuba
Emotional moments at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. Some of the South African medical students who were stuck in…
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South Africa’s COVID infections decline while vaccines arrive from US
The number of South Africa’s COVID-19 cases on Sunday revealed a slight drop from the last 24-hour period at 12,371…
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Sad News for South Africans: Covid-19 fourth wave to hit SA in 60 days time, Health experts speak out
As the government scrambles to step up its vaccination drive, a COVID-19 fourth wave could be on its way. Only…
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WC Health Department has spent over R125 million on reducing impact of 3rd wave
The provincial Health Department has so far spent over R125 million to lessen the impact of the third wave of…
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R1 million used for hair salon and nail bar for Zweli Mkhize family in Digital Vibes deal – report
More details are emerging about how Zweli Mkhize’s family allegedly benefited from the Health Department’s dodgy R150 million Digital Vibes…
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South Africa set to receive another batch of Pfizer vaccines
South Africa is set to receive another batch of Pfizer vaccines from the US on Tuesday. America donated 5.6 million…
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Government to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination drive
The Health Department says low stock levels have hindered the vaccine rollout. But it says with the arrival of more…
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WC Premier Winde gets first Pfizer jab in Mitchell’s Plain to encourage community members
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde rolled up his sleeve for his first dose of the Pfizer jab on Saturday. Winde…
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Health Dept: Men over the age of 50 not coming out in numbers for COVID jab
The government is urging more who are 60 years and older to come forward for a covid COVID-19 vaccination. Officials…
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Zweli Mkhize’s son responds to SIU’s Digital Vibes investigation
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son said he’s never denied receiving money from Digital Vibes director Tahera Maher. Dedanimabhunu Mkhize said…
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SA COVID-19: Over 13 000 new cases and 523 deaths recorded
The country’s daily COVID-19 death toll continues to climb. The health department said 523 deaths have been reported in the…
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Health Department: Large shipment of Pfizer vaccines en route to South Africa
The Health Department has confirmed that a large shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses is en route to South Africa.…
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Dept of Health confident COVID-19 vaccine programme gaining momentum
The Health Department said although there was still a lot of work to do to get the entire adult population…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to arrive in SA on Monday
Aspen has announced that it will be releasing doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to South Africa later on…
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Gauteng and KZN on high alert over fears recent unrest may fuel COVID cases
The Health Department will be anxiously monitoring KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as it’s feared COVID-19 infections could surge once again due…
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COVID-19: Health Dept sets eye on 300 000 vaccine jabs per day target by end of July
The government said that it was hopeful of meeting the target of vaccinating 300,000 people per day before the end…
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South Africa expecting more J&J doses – Health Dept
More Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available in August. The Health Department’s Nicholas Crisp says they are currently using…
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Department of Health warns against illegal sale of infant formula amid shortage
It has emerged the violent criminal rampage in July has led to an acute shortage of infant formula and other…
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COVID-19: More people with medical aid have been vaccinated
More people with medical aid have been vaccinated than those without. The Health Department says almost 18-percent of people with…
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Unrest in KZN and Gauteng to further delay SA’s vaccine rollout
The outbreak of violence and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng will further delay the country’s vaccination rollout programme. This is…
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Vehicles being barred from delivering oxygen to COVID patients, says KZN Health Dept
KwaZulu-Natal’s Health Department said that its vehicles had been barred from delivering much-needed oxygen intended for COVID-19 patients and others…
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Over 16 000 new Covid-19 cases and 151 deaths recorded in SA
South Africa recorded 16 302 new Covid-19 cases and 151 deaths on Sunday, the Health Department said. “As of today,…
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Department of Health hopes to reach target of 300 000 daily vaccinations by August
The Health Department on Tuesday said that it hoped to reach its target of inoculating 300,000 people daily by the…
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Ramaphosa receives final SIU report on Digital Vibes matter
President Cyril Ramaphosa is still studying the Special Investigation Unit’s report on Digital Vibes. The SIU and the presidency were…
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COVID-19: Pregnant and breastfeeding women given green light to get vaccine
The Health Department on Saturday announced that pregnant and breastfeeding women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. In a significant…
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COVID-19: Health Dept says Coronavac approval gives much-needed relief for SA
The Health Department has described news of the Coronavac COVID-19 vaccine’s approval as a turning point and much-needed relief for…
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People aged between 40-49 will be able to register for jabs soon, says Health Dept
The Health Department on Friday said it hoped to see an uptick in the number of people registering for COVID-19…
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Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane promises to ramp up vaccine roll-out
Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has assured MPs that the national Health Department will ramp up the vaccine roll-out programme…
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