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.
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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.
This young man wants you to know that diabetes is not an older person’s disease
Diagnosed in his 20s, Philasande Zungu quickly had to come to terms with living with diabetes. The initial shock has turned into a determination to educate others.
Government enlists community organisations to end Covid-19 disinformation and vaccine conspiracies
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that civil society organisations will be crucial in spreading accurate information about the Covid-19 vaccine.
This rural outreach programme is ensuring that poverty-stricken learners do not drop-out of school this year
A youth-driven non-profit organisation is helping children and teenagers in rural Limpopo stay in school, with the hope of securing a bright future for the whole region.
Health Minister shaken by state of preparedness in Limpopo on eve of vaccine rollout
South African medical authorities are gearing up to deliver the first batch of vaccines but there are major challenges as the minister of health discovered.
Paraplegic soccer player turned coach bogged down without motorised chair
After an injury robbed Ndumiso Phungula of a career as a soccer player, he is now determined to make it as a coach. Managing his team from the side lines in a wheelchair, the man known as Mqeqeshi to local fans is appealing for help to make him more mobile and achieve his dreams.