Covid-19 News
Covid-19 country report an important reference for future generations – Gungubele
By: Thabi Madiba 30th June 2022 Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said on Thursday that it is through learning that citizens can sharpen their focus in enhancing the... →
Ramaphosa says State capture era a kind of national trauma 
By: Thabi Madiba 27th June 2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that government must ensure there is redress, justice and accountability relating to those implicated in... →
Covid-19 regulations: Health minister to 'unpack' implications of repealing mask mandate
By: News24Wire 23rd June 2022 Health Minister Joe Phaahla has gazetted a repeal of major Covid-19 regulations on mask-wearing, limited gatherings and travel requirements. But... →
Lack of access to vaccines, treatment holds back global economic recovery – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Madiba 22nd June 2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa warned on Wednesday that although a global economic recovery is underway, it is uneven. Ramaphosa addressed the 14th... →
Lockdown: Cabinet expected to meet over dropping restrictions
By: News24Wire 22nd June 2022 Cabinet is expected to meet over a proposal to scrap all remaining Covid-19 restrictions. A source told News24 that Cabinet would be meeting on... →
Winde wants remaining Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted
By: Thabi Madiba 21st June 2022 Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said he will make clear on Wednesday the Western Cape government’s position in favour of the removal of the... →
Phaahla proposes an end to mask-wearing, gathering limits
By: Thabi Madiba 21st June 2022 Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla is of the view that mask-wearing is no longer needed, following a decline in the number of reported Covid-19 cases,... →
Ramaphosa sees more to gain from Brics as he gears up for Leaders’ Summit
By: Thabi Madiba 20th June 2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa will join the virtual fourteenth Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa ) Leaders’ Summit, on Thursday,... →
SA receives R7.6bn World Bank loan for Covid-19 vaccine procurement
By: Thabi Madiba 14th June 2022 South Africa has welcomed a R7.6-billion “low-interest” loan from the World Bank to support the country’s procurement of 47-million Covid-19... →
Western Cape schools to be used as vaccination sites for pupils
By: News24Wire 14th June 2022 Western Cape schools are set to roll out Covid-19 vaccinations to pupils aged 12 and older, as part of a national programme focusing on schools. In... →
De Lille welcomes European Investment Bank cash injection into Biovac
By: Sane Dhlamini 8th June 2022 Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia de Lille has welcomed the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) injection of €175-million to... →
