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Friday, March 5, 2021 - 3:21pm
 There are many quotes about the strength, power and potential of women, but perhaps one of the best comes from one of our own African leaders. Former President of Malawi Joyce Banda said, “The seeds of success in every nation on Earth are best planted in women and children”. |
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 3:15pm
 South Africa has marked one year since recording the first case of Covid-19. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize said the past year has been tough for government. The Health Minister paid a visit to a hospital in KwaZulu Natal, where he spoke about the progress that government has made since the first case was detected in South Africa. |
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 11:04am
 The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has started processing Covid-19 TERS applications. This comes after the President announced an extension for the relief scheme. The applications being processed first are for the period of 16 October to 31 December 2020. The second period of applications will be from 1 January to 15 March 2021. |
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 3:58pm
 Scientists have made new findings about the Covid-19 variant. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said these new findings are good news. During a media briefing, the Minister revealed that people who have contracted the 501Y.V2 variant are immune from being reinfected. |
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 2:16pm
 The Department of Home Affairs will be bringing back some services that were temporarily suspended in January 2021. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced these services would come back from Thursday 4 March 2021. This decision comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa moved the country to lockdown level 1. |
