South Africa

The Department of Health has announced that the first recipients of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot will likely get it in January.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global leaders to come together to fully fund the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator’s new Strategic Plan to continue saving lives and end the pandemic.

Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Senzo Mchunu, has called on municipalities to allocate budget for the replacement of old and ageing infrastructure, as they are the main causes of water losses and sewer spillages.

Seventy percent of those who have been admitted to hospital are those who are unvaccinated, revealed Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, on Friday.

The South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) efforts to increase and expand the use of data to improve the integrity of outcomes and enhance its capability to detect instances of non-compliance is beginning to bear fruit.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has set the record straight with regard to the accommodation of the South African Police Service (SAPS) members in safe houses and official SAPS housing in the Western Cape.

A National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) assessment has expressed satisfaction with security plans, route security, and access control for the memorial service of the later former President FW de Klerk on Sunday.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has welcomed the Department of Public Service and Administration’s efforts in leading, coordinating and developing guidelines on lifestyle audits in the Public Service.

The Omicron variant has thrown the spotlight on the COVID-19 vaccine shortfall in Africa, with the continent remaining the worst hit by inequitable access to safe and effective vaccines.

South Africa has recorded 22 391 new COVID-19 cases, representing a 29.8% positivity rate.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the appointment of three female, Black professionals to key positions in the Ministry and the Land and Agricultural Development Bank.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says the fight against corruption is one of the “most defining struggles” the country will face.

Going to bars and parties are some of the things Estelle has avoided doing as a means of self-preservation.

Despite inroads being made with the representation of women in various sectors of society and industry, discrimination and violence remains a thorn on the side of many.

A recent survey shows that half of the adults polled support compulsory workplace COVID-19 vaccination and a vaccine passport, while approval drops significantly by vaccination status and levels of vaccine hesitancy.