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.
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says the importance of whistle blowers in the fight against corruption cannot be underestimated.
In an attempt to boost its fight against the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and unemployment, the KwaZulu-Natal Government has employed new social workers to provide much-needed psychosocial support to GBV victims.
The Department of Health is set to make a formal announcement and explanation on Friday on any changes to the schedule for the administration of vaccination doses.
Cabinet has reiterated its call to everyone, especially men, to take a stand and play an active role in ending the scourge of violence against women and children.
Cabinet says government remains resolute in addressing unemployment as one of the major challenges facing the country.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 infections, Cabinet has urged the public take stronger action to fight back against the disease and its variants.
The Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture is expected to submit its final report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 1 January 2022.
The African continent’s first messenger RNA (mRNA) technology transfer hub for COVID-19 vaccines will be a game-changer for the continent.
