Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response
Government and private sector launch fund to fight gender-based violence and femicide, with R70 million already raised.
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Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security
The ‘persal’ system was used to decide which frontline workers will get the vaccine in Limpopo. Meanwhile healthcare workers administering the vaccine will get extra security.
‘I am and I will’—#WorldCancerDay campaign is a call to action during the pandemic
The theme for World Cancer Day on 4 February is "I am and I will"—encapsulating the spirit and strength of the cancer community in South Africa and around the world.
Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash
Potatoes may be cheaper but the price of ginger and garlic has surged due to home remedies to boos the immune system. The pandemic led to record highs for food prices in 2020, and even as prices dip, South Africans can't afford it.
Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory
South Africa has secured 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. Some South African health workers are hesitant about being first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine but President Ramaphosa says that is ok.
Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine
As South African's welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.
Breaking News – First Covid-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa
South Africa's first consignment of the AstraZeneca vaccine has arrived in the country with President Cyril Ramaphosa on hand.
Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases
Following the peak of COVID-19 second wave cases, the Western Cape province continues to see a decline in new cases for the second week in a row.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine en route to South Africa
There is much anticipation as South Africa gears up for the arrival of the first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine while health workers worry about the number of doses.
Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines
Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.
Wits University trial Covid-19 vaccine only 49.4% effective
The Novavax vaccine proves to be only 49.4% effective against Covid-19. The vaccine is undergoing trials in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Classroom confusion: Parents in the dark over school feeding scheme, while unions contest start of school year
On-again, off-again school nutrition programme set to restart by end January but governing bodies are in the dark.
#JusticeforShoni: Health ombudsman finds ‘Substandard, negligent and appalling’ treatment reported at Tembisa Hospital
Following an investigation into alleged mistreatment of Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Hospital, the health ombudsman finds ‘appalling’ treatment and alleged attempts to cover-up evidence.
Gauteng health workers to receive Covid-19 vaccines by Monday, but that doesn’t solve South Africa’s vaccines woes
On 1 February, Gauteng’s healthcare workers will be first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. But, as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to world leaders shows, securing vaccines for the rest of the country is ongoing.
Women and adolescent girls should be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine, says NGO
What does a feminist approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout look like? The head of the Soul City Institute has the answer.