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National State of Disaster extended by another month
The government has extended South Africa’s State of Disaster by another month. CoGTA Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the government needs…
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COVID-19: Mask rules to be re-examined
The Department of Health is looking into whether South Africans can stop wearing masks in public. Health Minister Joe Phaahla…
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WC Premier Alan Winde wants Ramaphosa to end COVID regulations
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde wants clarity around when COVID-19 lockdown regulations will be lifted. This despite Cabinet saying the…
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COVID-19 infections rise in 10-14 age group, govt concerned over vaccinations dip
The number of 10 to 14-year-olds testing positive for COVID-19 is rising. Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, says this is very…
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Higher positivity rate persists among youth, says Health Minister Phaahla
The number of 10 to 14-year-olds testing positive for COVID-19 is increasing. Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, says this is very…
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Amendments to Health Regulations Act meant to help SA exit state of disaster
Health Minister Joe Phaahla on Thursday said his department was amending the Health Regulations Act so the country could move…
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Minister Phaahla welcomes health department’s allocation
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, is welcoming his department’s allocation in the national budget. He also says the R15.6-billion for provinces…
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Health Dept reworks campaign to encourage youth to vaccinate
The Health Department is developing and reworking its strategy to encourage young people to vaccinate. The Department alongside Social Development…
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COVID-19: Minister Phaahla & Manamela launch campaign to get youth vaccinated
With the glacial uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among the youth, Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Deputy Higher Education Minister…
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Minister Phaahla says unvaccinated people account for most COVID hospitalizations
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says their data continues to show that the majority of those who are admitted to hospital…
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SA COVID-19: Fifth wave expected before winter
South Africa is most likely to see a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections as it heads towards winter. This is…
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Health ministry to give update on fight against Covid-19
Health Minister Joe Phaahla will give an update on the fight against Covid-19. It comes just days after Cabinet approved…
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Minister Phaahla: Solid proposals to open the country
The government is mulling over the issue of reopening the country. This as pressure mounts on it not to renew…
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Solid proposals to open the country, says Minister Phaahla
The government is mulling over the issue of reopening the country. This as pressure mounts on it not to renew…
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Patients evacuated at Thusong Hospital
Patients were evacuated at the Thusong Hospital in the North West due to hazardous conditions. This emerged as Health Minister…
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Minister Phaahla: World Bank loan will accelerate COVID-19 response
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla says the loan by the World Bank will ensure government accelerates its COVID-19 response. The World…
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COVID-19: NICD warns of potential backlog in reporting
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported 128 COVID deaths in the last 24 hours but warned that…
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COVID-19: National State of Disaster unnecessary, says Professor Madhi
The extension of the National State of Disaster for a further month is unnecessary, according to Vaccinology Professor Shabir Madhi.…
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Decision on mandatory jabs expected before end of January – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla is hopeful a decision on mandatory vaccination will be made before the end of January as…
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Minister Phaahla: Gauteng has exited COVID 4th wave
Gauteng has exited the COVID-19 fourth wave. Health Minister Joe Phaahla and a panel of experts gave an update on…
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No Covid-19 vaccine approved in South Africa for children under 12 – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has said there is no Covid-19 vaccine that is approved for use in South Africa on…
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Auditor-General raised red flags about Digital Vibes – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says it was only after the Auditor-eneral flagged concerns about the Digital Vibes tender, that it…
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Health Minister Phaahla: Omicron variant spreads as COVID cases rise
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said COVID-19 cases were rising rapidly countrywide with the Omicron variant spreading. The variant has been…
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Vaccinate before travelling – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla is calling on all travellers to get vaccinated before travelling in order to protect the family…
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Minister Phaahla optimistic about lockdown free Christmas
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says if South Africans stay put and observe all Covid-19 protocols then a lockdown-free Christmas might…
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COVID-19 derailing fight against HIV/AIDS and TB, says Phaahla
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, says COVID-19 is pushing back the fight against HIV, Aids, and TB. Phaahla was speaking in…
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Omicron poses high risk to unvaccinated – Health Minister Joe Phaahla
Health Minister, Joe Phaahla says that the Omicron variant causes mild symptoms if you are vaccinated while the unvaccinated require…
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No decisions made on restrictions, says Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says there is still no decision on interprovincial travel. He says all restrictions are carefully considered.…
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We must inform WHO about new COVID variant for the sake of transparency, says Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said some of the reaction to discovery of the new COVID-19 variant in this country was…
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National Command Council meeting moved to Saturday
President Cyril Ramaphosa is convening the National Coronavirus Command Council. It comes amid growing concerns over the increase in new…
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Minister Phaahla: Travel restrictions unjustified
Travel restrictions on South Africa are unjustified at this point. This is according to Health Minister, Joe Phaahla. He was…
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Scientists concerned over new COVID-19 variant
There’s a super variant of Covid-19, and scientists are concerned, especially Professor Tulio De Oliveira, from the KwaZulu-Natal Research and…
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Department working to get vaccine certificates recognized worldwide, says Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says his department is working fast to make sure that the South African Covid-19 vaccine certificates…
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Minister Phaahla hopes to avoid harsh lockdown
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says the department will advise the government not to impose a harsh lockdown as we face…
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SA COVID-19: 24 million vaccines administered
Over 24 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered since the start of the vaccination drive. That’s according to Health Department…
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Health Minister worried about low COVID-19 vaccination rate among young South Africans
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has urged citizens to get vaccinated ahead of the fourth wave which is predicted to hit…
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COVID-19 surge could hit SA from mid-December to early January
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has warned that a surge in COVID-19 infections could hit South Africa from mid-December to early…
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South Africa’s fourth wave of Covid-19 can’t be stopped
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says the festive season coupled with the movement of people is expected to trigger the…
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Elections have not led to rise in COVID-19 cases, says Minister Phaahla
The municipal elections have not led to a spike in COVID-19 infections. Health Minister Joe Phaahla said there seem to…
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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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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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Minister Phaahla: SA’s adult population remains focus of COVID vaccine drive
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said they had not set a target for teenagers they would like to see vaccinated against…
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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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Stadium: Good News for South Africans
It’s happening! The fans will be allowed back at stadium, for the first time in 18-months, since the Covid-19 outbreak…
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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary, says Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says getting the Covid-19 vaccine is voluntary. However, the government is focusing on persuading people about…
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SA COVID-19 vaccine certificate officially online
The vaccine certificate launched officially in South Africa on Friday. Those who have received their vaccinations can access their certificates…
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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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Minister Phaahla says disciplinary action against officials on Digital Vibes to start in days
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says he wants the investigation and disciplinary action against six officials in the department implicated in…
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Health Minister Phaahla thanks Digital Vibes scandal whistleblowers
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has thanked corruption whistleblowers for their contribution in exposing the Digital Vibes scandal. At a briefing…
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Health Minister Phaahla insists he was not involved in Digital Vibes appointment
Health Minister Joe Phaahla on Thursday denied any wrongdoing related to the Digital Vibes saga, despite being deputy minister at…
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