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South Africa News
Healthcare facilities gearing for fourth wave
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says healthcare facilities are already gearing up for a fourth COVID-19 wave. Phaahla says they are…
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South Africa News
Some voting stations to become pop-up vaccination sites – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said voting stations might be one-stop shops for vaccinations. According to Phaahla, the department has partnered…
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South Africa News
COVID-19 vaccine rollout expanded to include 12-17 year-olds
COVID-19 vaccinations are open for 12 to 17-year-olds from 20 October. Health Minister Joe Phaahla says sites are ready to…
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World News
Sri Lanka scraps on-arrival PCR testing for all travellers
Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on Wednesday said that a mandatory on-arrival PCR test at the Bandaranaike International Airport…
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South Africa News
We have enough COVID-19 vaccines – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says there is a sufficient supply of vaccines for people to receive the jab. He told…
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South Africa News
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize denies home maintenance claims
Under-fire Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has told the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) he never requested Digital Vibes to pay for…
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South Africa News
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son denied receiving money from Digital Vibes director
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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Business and Technology
Alcohol restrictions in South Africa could be relaxed
South Africa’s government said a third wave of coronavirus infections has passed its peak, a development that could give it…
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South Africa News
COVID-19: Social development to vaccinate 240 000 officials
The government will now start vaccinating more civil servants to try pick up the pace of the rollout. This includes…
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Business and Technology
Government considering new lockdown rules for South Africa ahead of third wave
The resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in India has prompted the South African government to consider introducing additional measures in…
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Business and Technology
Government to give go-ahead for Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Government plans to resume the vaccination of healthcare workers with the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from Wednesday. This is…
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South Africa News
People over 60 requested to start registering for COVID-19 vaccine
If you’re over 60, you can now register for the COVID-19 vaccination. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has opened the Electronic…
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Business and Technology
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize launches Electronic Vaccination Data System
If you’re over 60, you should register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is opening the Electronic Vaccination…
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Business and Technology
COVID-19 vaccine: 10 million Pfizer doses expected
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the government has sealed another deal to get additional 10-million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.…
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South Africa News
COVID-19 infections in South Africa have increased by 847
Coronavirus infections in South Africa have increased by 847 to bring the total number of recorded cases to 1,559,960. The…
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South Africa News
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize speaks on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will make an announcement on South Africa’s response in consideration of the FDA’s decision to advise…
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South Africa News
Health Dept working on revised mass vaccination strategy – Minister Zweli Mkhize
The Department of Health is working on a revised strategy for its mass vaccination programme. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says…
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South Africa News
Move to level 2 during Easter will prevent super spreader events – Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has warned that strict precautionary measures will be undertaken during the Easter weekend to prevent…
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South Africa News
Health department sells off last batches of AstraZeneca vaccines
THE Department of Health has recuperated the funds used to purchase the batches of AstraZeneca vaccines. The Ministry of Health…
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Covid-19 Updates
SA needs to vaccinate 150 000 per day to reach the target by end of year
Just 19 272 healthcare workers have been vaccinated in the past five days, meaning in the past five days, the…
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