Inmates next in line for vaccination, SA not happy
Vaccination for inmates is set to begin. More than 500 elderly prisoners have received their jabs already.
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EFF protests: Red Berets lead march to SAHPRA offices [video]
The EFF is set to kick off its march to SAHPRA offices. Here’s what we know about road closures in Pretoria.
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Report: Get vaccinated in Zimbabwe for less than R1500
Zimbabwe is reportedly selling vaccine jabs to South Africans for less than R1 500 for two doses.
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South Africans cry for Sputnik V amid J&J blunder – But, is it any good?
Sputnik V is not in South Africa’s immediate plans, despite the country’s continued struggles with J&J.
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Talks of Covid-19 vaccine nepotism spark outrage
Some healthcare officials have come forward with startling claims that non-healthcare workers have been getting jabbed under the Sisonke programme.
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Watch: Charlotte Maxeke healthcare workers turned away from vaccine centre [video]
The Charlotte Maxeke’s vaccination centre turned away scores of healthcare workers with vouchers, citing shortage of vaccine supplies as the reason.
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Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong: LA Times owner pledges R3bn to SA vaccine production
Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times and a billionaire from Port Elizabeth, is throwing billions into South Africa’s vaccine production ambitions.
Travel
Is the ‘green light’ on for UK travellers to visit South Africa? – Here’s what we know
In two weeks, UK travellers will know of the countries they are allowed to visit. Will South Africa be included? Here’s what we know.
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SA resumes J&J vaccine drive with bad news for pregnant women
Welcomed news on the resumption of the vaccine drive in SA came with a spanner — Pregnant women are not advised to take the jab – Here’s why:
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SA vaccination update: Senior citizens can now register for a jab
Bhekisisa editor-in-chief Mia Malan broke down the process under to register senior SA citizens aged 60+ for vaccination. Here’s the low-down:
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Julius Malema says ‘vaccine protest’ is on the cards
EFF leader Julius Malema warns of a nationwide vaccine shutdown if no action is taken on SA’s slow-paced vaccine rollout.
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‘Vaccine passports’ could be the next travel pass to access the world
Vaccine passports could be a mandatory prerequisite for travellers looking to access the world in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Africa to receive three more vaccine batches this week
Johnson & Johnson delivered 40 000 doses on Saturday. Three more batches are expected this week.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine could end Covid-19, FDA says
According to the FDA, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can reduce asymptomatic transmission by 74%.
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R10bn set aside for SA’s Covid-19 vaccine drive
South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine drive gets a R10 billion boost.
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Limpopo rolls out Covid-19 vaccine plan
Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha stressed that nobody will be forced to take the vaccine.
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Northern Cape to begin Phase One vaccination next week
Northern Cape’s vaccination drive will kick off on Wednesday 10 February.
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South Africa shares ambitions of developing own Covid-19 vaccine
Biovac could be South Africa’s vaccine manufacturer, Dr Blade Nzimande revealed.
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Naledi Pandor blasts rich countries for hogging vaccine
Naledi blasted: “Vaccines are packaged right here on the continent, yet we struggle to access them for our populations.”
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‘There’s no place for BBBEE in vaccine rollout’ – DA
The DA says Ramaphosa’s plans to include black-owned businesses in the vaccine rollout is “frankly grotesque and sickening.”
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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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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.
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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.
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Here is South Africa’s vaccine strategy in a nutshell
South Africa hopes to achieve herd immunity with its vaccine strategy.
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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.
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Fake vaccine syndicate with SA links nabbed by Interpol
Fake vaccine doses are a reality law enforcement has to nip in the bud as soon as possible, Interpol warned.
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Who is Magda Wierzycka? – EFF blasts alleged CR17 funder
Magda Wierzycka is the alleged intermediary between South Africa and vaccine suppliers, according to the EFF.
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Covid-19 vaccine lands in SA: Here’s everything we know
Ramaphosa will be with his deputy David Mabuza at the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the arrival of the AstraZeneca consignment.
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Why the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global gamechanger
AstraZeneca showed an overall effectiveness of 70.4%.
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Nigeria has reportedly developed its own COVID-19 vaccines
Reports suggest that Nigeria has developed its own COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s everything we know.