Covid-19 News
Royal Bafokeng Platinum declares conservative R711m interim dividend 
By: Martin Creamer 2nd August 2022 Taking into consideration the declining basket price, the uncertain demand fundamentals, global recession fears and the continuing uncertainty... →
Glencore’s ferrochrome production up on consistent smelter performance
By: Martin Creamer 29th July 2022 Ferrochrome production, which is South Africa-based, rose 2% in the six months to June 30, reflecting consistent smelter performance, Glencore... →
UFS drops mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy after Solidarity threatens legal challenge
By: News24Wire 19th July 2022 After holding onto its mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy for a while, the University of the Free State has decided to drop it. When the... →
Germany donates $4.9-million to vaccinate 70% of SA by year-end
By: Thabi Madiba 13th July 2022 Germany’s Federal Foreign Office has commitment $4.9-million to bolster UNICEF South Africa’s aim to vaccinate 70% of the population against... →
South Africa's Afrigen partners with US on mRNA vaccine research
By: Reuters 8th July 2022 South Africa's Afrigen Biologics said on Friday that it will collaborate with US government researchers to develop mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.... →
Africa CDC says it has signed MOU with Pfizer for Covid pill
By: Reuters 7th July 2022 Africa's top public health body said on Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Pfizer to receive supplies of the Paxlovid pill... →
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... →
