Written by: Luthando Mkwelo Taking stock after Covid anxiety and preparing for another year As we come to terms with all the post-pandemic stresses, anxiety, and an assortment of emotions Covid has left at our doorsteps, choosing how to…
A Durban doctor has warned of a possible Covid-19 sixth wave based on the number of positive patients he has treated since Monday. Dr Kevindra Naidu‚ a general practitioner based in Morningside‚ sounded the alarm on his Facebook page on…
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced the government’s intentions to end the national state of disaster. “We are ready to enter new phase in our management of the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is our intention, and my intention, to end…
While the Omicron wave has led to a surge in Covid-19 infections, health minister Joe Phaahla said in a Friday briefing that there were signs that it was possibly less severe than previous strains. “We indeed saw steep rises of infections…
South Africans welcoming 2022 no doubt expressed cautious relief after a number of significant changes to lockdown restrictions were announced. According to a statement released by minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele, the decision…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19, minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele confirmed on Sunday night. Deputy president David Mabuza would be taking over “all responsibilities” for the next week, according to a…
Domestic tourism could fill beds left empty after Omicron travel bans A plea has gone out to President Cyril Ramaphosa in an open letter to “provide certainty” about interprovincial travel during the festive season after Omicron travel…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging local leaders on a government, community and business level to support the upcoming Vooma Vaccination Weekend in order to help increase the national vaccination rate. According to the department of…
PHILANI NOMBEMBE The health department has urged parents to discuss the benefits of Covid-19 vaccination with their children. This comes as the department prepares to roll out its programme for vaccination of children aged 12-17. In a…
PAUL ASH Children between the ages of 12 and 17 years will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations from October 20. Speaking at the weekly Covid-19 briefing on Friday, health minister Joe Phaahla said the electronic registration system…
There were 6,270 new Covid-19 cases and 175 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said on Thursday. This, the institute said, pointed to a “sustained downward trend” in the current…
A third of all new Covid-19 cases recorded in SA in the past 24 hours were identified in KwaZulu-Natal. This is according to latest data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). This comes as the country stands on the…
A Mossel Bay man took his accordion, stood in the cold outside the hospital where his wife is receiving treatment in the Covid-19 wards, and played music she loves to remind her that she is not alone. Charlotte Barnard, who works as an…
South Africans still impacted by the lockdown restrictions‚ including those who work in the entertainment industry‚ are eligible to apply for the Covid-19 temporary employer/employee relief scheme (Ters). Last Friday employment and labour…
There were 633 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the country past another grim milestone. The deaths — the highest since February 2 when 547 were recorded — mean that there have now been 65,142 confirmed…
Cabinet after consultation with the provinces has decided to maintain the country at Adjusted Alert Level 4 for another 14 days. This means that from now until the 25th of July, the following measures will remain in place. All social,…
Nelson Mandela Bay is fast becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 in the Eastern Cape with nearly 60% of cases recorded in the province located in the Bay. The latest statistics from the health department indicate that by Monday, there were…
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela says she is “baffled” that some citizens face arrest for the violation of lockdown regulations‚ while those organising rallies seemingly escape accountability. SA is under alert level 4‚ which…
SA saw its highest ever number of single-day Covid-19 infections on Friday, with 24,270 new cases recorded in 24 hours. This is significantly higher than the previous single-day high of 21,980 recorded on January 8. Figures from the…
All gatherings are prohibited, effectively immediately, except for funerals with a maximum of 50 people, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. The sale of all alcohol is banned and a curfew will be in effect from 9pm. Travel in and out of…
