SA lockdown could be eased this week – Report
According to UNISA’s Professor Dirk Kotze, lockdown regulations could be eased in February.
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UK Covid-19 variant ‘B.1.1.7’ detected in South Africa
The Covid-19 variant originally discovered in the United Kingdom has been detected in South Africa.
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Covid-19 infections drop but daily death toll still high
680 more people lost their lives to COVID-19 related complications on Tuesday.
Travel
US places travel ban on South Africa
The US joins a growing list of countries not accepting travellers from SA.
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Ramaphosa: ‘Vaccine fake news is putting lives at risk’
Ramaphosa says #fakenews around the Covid-19 vaccine could threaten the coutnry’s efforts to put an end to the pandemic.
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Bheki Cele promises action against maskless Mpumalanga premier
Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane will face the music for her careless actions, Bheki Cele vowed.
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Swiss clinic defends Rupert vaccination: ‘He was the perfect test patient’
Johann Rupert received his Covid-19 vaccine shots in December. Turns out, the Swiss clinic that administered the doses is partly owned by the billionaire.
Health for Dummies
Covid-19 vaccines FAQ: Five facts you should know
Covid-19 vaccines could put an end to a virus that has claimed more than 38 000 lives in South Africa.
News
Africa secures 270m doses of Covid-19 vaccine
50 million doses of the vaccine will be distributed in all African coutnries between April to June 2021.
Viral
Watch: Jozi elderly mom reunited with family after beating Covid-19 [video]
The elderly woman beat Covid-19 and this is how she was welcomed home by her community.
News
Watch: SASSA beneficiaries spend the night in queues [video]
SASSA beneficiaries in Gugulethu slept outside,in the hopes of securing a spot in the long queues.
News
Watch live: President summons SA for ‘family meeting’ [video]
President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a few important announcements in tonight’s #FamilyMeeting.
News
Here is South Africa’s vaccine strategy in a nutshell
South Africa hopes to achieve herd immunity with its vaccine strategy.
Viral
Pretoria partiers throw bloc party at Daspoort Tunnel [video]
The Daspoort Tunnel hosted an illegal bloc party, where hundreds of drunk partiers huddled for a moment of fun without face masks.
Travel
More countries impose travel ban on South Africa
Flights from South Africa have been banned in Germany, France and these other countries.
Travel
Covid-19 screening for SA travellers made easy
The Covid SA Travel System, a digital self-screening platform, will be launched on Tuesday 15 December.
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Fears mount as oxygen demand spikes in Western Cape
The Western Cape is starting to feel the pressure of increased Covid-19 positive cases.
Health for Dummies
Lockdown on the horizon as SA enters second wave
A decision has yet to be made on superspreader events and other gatherings after SA officially entered the Covid-19 #secondwave.
Health for Dummies
Misinformation on social media fuels vaccine hesitancy: a global study shows the link
This issue is particularly urgent now in efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
A settlement with trade unions remains the best way forward for South Africa
South Africa may need to implement large decreases in expenditure or increases in revenue to get debt under control.
Local
Nearly half of South Africa’s live music workers may quit the industry for good
A survey conducted by the South African Cultural Observatory found that half of the industry’s live music workers are ready to quit for good.
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Western Cape could be on lockdown this festive
By the looks of it, the Western Cape is likely to go into a mini-lockdown this festive season.
Viral
‘Lockdown’ declared SA Word of the Year
Lockdown beat Covid-19 and Jerusalema to clinch the title as South Africa’s word of the year.
Viral
SA partygoers ditch the face mask at Level 1 lockdown [video]
Covid-19’s se p*** was the mood of this past weekend’s wild partying in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Cinemas, museums reopening in South Africa: Here’s what we know
Soon, you will be able to visit the cinema and museums in South Africa. These are the new rules:
Health for Dummies
A Covid-19 breakthrough? – South Africa wants to use dexamethasone on patients
South Africa wants to start applying dexamethasone treatment to severe Covid-19 patients. This is what we know about the steroid.
SA Lockdown
Report: Western Cape will revert to Level 5 while SA eases to Level 3
Insiders within the Western Cape’s government have informed us that the province will return to Level 5
Viral
Bing Liu: COVID-19 researcher dies in apparent murder-suicide
Bing Liu came very close to making important discoveries about COVID-19 before he was brutally murdered in his home.
Events
From Milan with Love: How to watch AC Milan’s benefit concert live [video]
AC Milan has joined Roc Nation to celebrate the world’s healthcare workers with a tribute concert #FromMilanWithLove.
Fashion
Authentically South African: Five face masks to add to your collection
Support local and pick up any of these locally produced fabric face masks.