South Africa

South Africa has signed a deal for the procurement of 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccines.

With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup (NWC), Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has announced the NWC board.

South Africa has a 1 552 853 COVID-19 caseload - after 437 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Monday.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)) has registered the COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson vaccine, known as Janssen, with conditions.

According to the regulator, the registration was done in terms of Section 15(6a) of the Medicines and Related Substance Act 101 of 1965.

“This registration signals a significant step in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said SAHPRA CEO, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela.

The price of petrol is set to increase by between R1 and 95 cents a litre as of Wednesday, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) said.

South Africa has recorded 453 new COVID-19 cases, says the Department of Health.

A total of 11 091 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, with 453 new cases, which represents a 4% positivity rate.

Meanwhile, eight more people died due to COVID-19 related complications on Monday, bringing total fatalities to 52 995.

Of the latest fatalities, Gauteng and Free State recorded four deaths each.

“We convey our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased,” said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

Government has deployed support to the South African High Commission for the repatriation of its citizens trapped in Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique, amid concerns over the security situation in that region.

Amendments to the Integrated Environmental Management Plan required to manage the impacts associated with the development of the first phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in the Northern Cape, without further environmental approval required, have been published.

As motorists prepare to hit the road ahead of the Easter weekend, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has urged motorists not to drink and drive.

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is collaborating with companies in the energy sector to carry out a feasibility study for the establishment of a Platinum Valley.