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SA records 16 078 new COVID-19 cases, 148 deaths

Friday, June 25, 2021

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with 16 078 new infections reported on Thursday, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

African leaders call for faster vaccine delivery

Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Commission on African COVID-19 Response has shone the spotlight on the immediate urgency of accelerating COVID-19 vaccine procurement and rollout on the continent through a unified approach.

Call for business sector to comply with COVID-19 regulations

Thursday, June 24, 2021

With South Africa experiencing the third wave of COVID-19, Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has called on the business sector to comply with the Alert Level 3 regulations as the country continues to fight the pandemic.

Natural causes ruled out as cause of Table Mountain fire

Thursday, June 24, 2021

The South African National Parks (SANParks) says an independent report on the wildfire that burned about 600 hectares of land within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) and some neighbouring properties has ruled out natural causes.

SAHPRA vows to uphold vaccine standards

Thursday, June 24, 2021

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it will not grant approval to vaccines that do not meet stringent standards and protocols.

Department declines applications for powerships

Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has declined three applications for the environmental authorisation for the development of gas to power via powerships.