Uptick in S.Africa Covid cases as fourth wave looms: Covid infections are on the rise in South African weeks ahead of an expected fourth wave in December, the country’s national health laboratory service said Monday. The National Institute for .... Read More at: "Gauteng" - BingNews DA wins Joburg mayoral and council speaker positions: DA wins Johannesburg Mayoral and Council Speaker positions.. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng wishes to congratulate Dr Mpho Phalatse for being …
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S/Africa: Opposition wary of unrest threat ahead of ANC official’s trial
S/Africa: Opposition wary of unrest threat ahead of ANC official’s trial: Suspended African National Congress secretary-general Ace Magashule will face corruption charges in the high court in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, with the opposition Democratic Alliance on Monday .... Read More at: "Gauteng" - BingNews Aftermath of Phoenix Violence Still Tears at South Africans: Tensions flared between black Africans and Indians following killings in Phoenix, north of Durban, during unrest that …
S.Africa ‘largely’ passes third wave peak, eases restrictions
S.Africa 'largely' passes third wave peak, eases restrictions: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said the country had “largely” passed the peak of its third coronavirus wave and eased restrictions, including a ban on alcohol sales. LUCA SOLA / .... Read More at: "Gauteng" - BingNews South Africa ‘largely’ passes third Covid-19 wave peak, eases restrictions: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday (July 25) said the country had "largely" passed the peak of its …
S.Africa hardens lockdown to combat Delta variant surge
S.Africa hardens lockdown to combat Delta variant surge: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in the highly contagious coronavirus Delta variant. The worst-hit country on the continent "is .... Read More at: "Pretoria" - BingNews Covid-19 deaths: Funeral Parlours overwhelmed: A bulldozer can be seen digging graves at the Honingnestkrans graveyard in Pretoria, 8 July 2020. The site is being prepared for an influx of …
Two highly contagious COVID-19 variants detected in S.Africa
Two highly contagious COVID-19 variants detected in S.Africa: South African officials say two highly contagious variants of coronavirus are now present in the country, as Africa’s worst-hit nation prepares for a possible new onslaught of cases. Officials from .... Read More at: "Pretoria" - BingNews Vaccines do not prevent viruses: There have been reports that health workers who received the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine have tested positive for Covid-19. This is the second time …
S.Africa orders removal of rabbit from Mandela statue’s ear
S.Africa orders removal of rabbit from Mandela statue's ear: The South African government has ordered the removal of a a sculpted rabbit tucked inside Nelson Mandela in a new 9-meter (29.5-foot) that is billed as the biggest statue of the South African leader .... Read More at: "Pretoria" - BingNews Chinese Ambassador donates shoes in drive to empower SA learners: The one million school shoes campaign, which has received shoes from the Chinese embassy, distributed 500 pairs of new shoes …
As COVID-19 rages, S.Africa delays new school year until mid-Feb
As COVID-19 rages, S.Africa delays new school year until mid-Feb: South Africa on Friday delayed the start to its new school year by two weeks to Feb. 15, in order to prevent schools becoming transmission centres for COVID-19, as new cases have hovered around 20,000 .... Read More at: "Gauteng" - BingNews With 712 new deaths, SA has recorded 2,273 Covid-19 fatalities in 3 days: South Africa has recorded its three most deadly Covid-19 days on consecutive days this week, as the number of …
S.Africa trying to get COVID-19 vaccines as soon as February, minister says
S.Africa trying to get COVID-19 vaccines as soon as February, minister says: South Africa is trying to get COVID-19 vaccines as soon as February, but the timing will depend on bilateral negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday.. Read More at: "Gauteng" - BingNews ‘SWAZI BOLT’ TO COMPETE IN SA: The country’s sprinter Sibusiso ‘Swazi Bolt’ Matsenjwa is among the hopefuls who might qualify for the games. Before sports were forced to shut down …
S.Africa rejects claim its Covid variant more dangerous than UK strain
S.Africa rejects claim its Covid variant more dangerous than UK strain: South Africa's health minister has rejected his British counterpart's claim that a new coronavirus variant in the country is more contagious or dangerous than a similar one in spreading .... Read More at: "Pretoria" - BingNews Cricket-S.Africa seek red ball revenge in first test v Sri Lanka: PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa return to the test arena for the first time in 11 months on Saturday hoping to arrest a dismal …