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As Covid-19 infections strain facilities in Gauteng, Premier David Makhura visited the hospital at the centre of the struggle against the pandemic. The wave of infections also prompted officials to reopen field hospitals.
Cyberattackers increasingly target healthcare and South Africa is not immune
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Ransomware attacks are on the increase globally as criminals exploit gaps in hospital software security as well as IT weaknesses.
Second wave of COVID-19 takes its toll on Western Cape gig economy
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Ride hailing drivers who work for companies such as Über and others have experienced a sharp downturn in their incomes as the pandemic mutates.
Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections
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Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.
‘This virus is here, and it is dangerous’—A young Covid-19 survivor warns of long-term effects
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A Covid-19 survivor suffering the long-term effects of the illness has a stark warning for those who still do not believe that the coronavirus affects younger South Africans.
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