vaccine

President & Health Minister Among First To Be Vaccinated

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize were among the first to receive the Johnson&Johnson vaccine.

Johnson&Johnson Vaccine Lands In SA

The first 80 000 doses of the Johnson&Johnson vaccine has officially arrived in South Africa. The vaccine landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday evening.

AstraZeneca Vaccine Likely To Be Swapped Out

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that government is considering swapping the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries.

AstraZeneca Vaccine Rollout Put On Hold

The rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended in South Africa, following the release of a new study of its effectiveness against the Covid-19 variant commonly found in South Africa.

Repo Rate Remains Unchanged

Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago announced that the Reserve Bank will not be changing the repo rate this year.

Government slammed for not buying vaccines fast enough

Cyril Ramaphosa's government is being roundly criticised for not acting fast enough to secure vaccine supplies to protect health workers and other vulnerable groups from Covid-19.

Who Will Get The COVAX Vaccine First?

South Africa is currently on the waiting list for the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines, however, the question all South Africans are asking is who will receive the vaccine first.

Listen: Comorbidities and Covid-19 - Protect yourself

First COVID-19 vaccine trial in SA begins

WHO calls for universal access to COVID-19 vaccine

Putting Women At The Heart Of Diverse, Inclusive Workplaces

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 3:21pm - Mondelez International

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”.

SA Marks 1 Year Since First Case Of Covid-19

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 3:15pm - Simbongile Makanda

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.

UIF Starts Processing TERS Claims

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 11:04am - Simbongile Makanda

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.

Reinfection With Covid-19 Variant Unlikely, Say Scientists

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 3:58pm - Simbongile Makanda

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.

Home Affairs Services Back On Track

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 2:16pm - Simbongile Makanda

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.

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