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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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