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Covid-19: Health department expects to reach new record of 20-million jabs by end of Friday
15th October 2021 South Africa is set to surpass a new record in its Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Health Minister Joe Phaahla is expecting the country to reach a... →
ANC is the real champion of the people, other parties are 'Mickey Mouse' – Ramaphosa
15th October 2021 "The ANC is the real champion of the people, and all these others are Mickey Mouse parties." These were the words of African National Congress... →
I've never used Zulu royal family as political prop, says Buthelezi after backlash over IFP election poster
15th October 2021 Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi says he has never required help from the Zulu royal family for his political existence. He... →
Wits extends deadline for comments on proposed compulsory Covid-19 vaccinations
15th October 2021 The deadline for comments on the Wits University's proposed compulsory vaccination policy has been extended by a week. Spokesperson Shiron Patel... →
Covid-19: South Africa records 947 new infections and 40 deaths
15th October 2021 South Africa recorded 947 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Thursday. 40 new deaths have been recorded, bringing the confirmed death toll to 88... →
Winde threatens intergovernmental dispute over police resources
14th October 2021 Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has painted a grim picture of policing in the province, revealing a shortage of officers and saying that it's... →
Mabuza to meet military veterans demanding government jobs, millions in gratuity payments
14th October 2021 Deputy President David Mabuza is expected to meet with military veterans who have been camping outside the African National Congress's Luthuli... →
Jacob Zuma speaks publicly for first time since his incarceration
14th October 2021 Former president Jacob Zuma is speaking for the first time since his incarceration following his contempt of court ruling that resulted in a 15... →
GOOD's Peter de Villiers demands apology from Zille for sharing fake video of him
14th October 2021 Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has written an open letter to the chairperson of the Democratic Alliance Federal Executive, Helen Zille,... →
WHO says new team could be ‘last chance’ to find Covid-19 origins
14th October 2021 The World Health Organization has said its newly established task force could be the “last chance” to find the truth over the origins of the... →
