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EC Health messenger nabbed in R23 million PPE contract

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An Eastern Cape Health Department messenger will face the full might of the law after he was this week charged with forging a signature in a document relating to a R23 million procurement contract for personal protective equipment (PPE).

SA builds 18-day COVID-19 vaccine stock

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As South Africa continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines and receive doses from manufacturers, the Department of Health has confirmed that it currently has enough stock for 18 days.

SAPS destroys 24 901 firearms

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Thursday destroyed 24 901 firearms which include firearms voluntarily handed over during the previous two firearm amnesty periods as well as those that were either confiscated or surrendered to the State.

Govt appalled by distribution of prison photos

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A criminal case has been opened after a camera SD card containing images of the former President Jacob Zuma being admitted at the Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal was stolen.

SA records 460 COVID-19 related deaths

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A total of 22 910 new COVID-19 cases have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 135 246, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

Government leaders virtually gather for winter school

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Members of executives from across the country’s three spheres of governance have this week gathered in a winter school programme in an effort to improve the performance of the state and promote economic growth.

SA honours Dr Kaunda with national memorial

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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, has described the former late Zambian President, Kenneth Kaunda, as a man of great discipline and dedication, conviction and conscience, as well as humour and humanity.

NCCC gives update on COVID-19 pandemic

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As part of its weekly programme, the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) met on Wednesday to receive updates on the management of the current third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa.