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Public urged to vaccinate against COVID-19

Thursday, August 19, 2021

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has emphasised the importance of COVID-19 vaccination, as South Africa looks towards the end of the third wave and mitigation of a fourth wave in the latter part of the year.

COVID-19 vaccines safe to use: SAHPRA

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee have reassured the public that both the Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are safe to use.

Sugar industry reiterates commitment to transformation

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

South African Sugar Association (SASA) Vice Chairperson, Joanmariae Fubbs, has commended the organisation for recognising the need to promote diversity by availing more land for black farmers in the industry.

SADC elects new leadership

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The 41st Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has elected President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, as Chairperson of SADC, and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo as the incoming Chairperson of SADC.

Ekurhuleni opens bid for agricultural farms

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The City of Ekurhuleni has invited proposals from interested organisations to conduct agricultural activities on parcels of Council-owned land in different towns.

De Lille to assess N3 road upgrade progress

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Patricia de Lille will on Thursday conduct an oversight visit to the N3 interchange road upgrade infrastructure project in KwaZulu-Natal.

FSCA gets new Deputy Commissioners

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has appointed Farzana Badat and Katherine Gibson as Deputy Commissioners of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).