Cyberattackers increasingly target healthcare and South Africa is not immune
Ransomware attacks are on the increase globally as criminals exploit gaps in hospital software security as well as IT weaknesses.
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Second wave of COVID-19 takes its toll on Western Cape gig economy
Ride hailing drivers who work for companies such as Ãœber 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
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
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.
Baragwanath Hospital professor appeals to South Africans to stay at home as Covid-19 death toll rises
With South Africa's hospitals and clinics now experiencing a second wave of Covid-19 infections, experts urge citizens to stay home.
Here’s what you need to know about government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout strategy
Government's planned roll-out of critical vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will see high-risk patients and health workers first in the queue.
Childhood vaccines shortage reported at South African clinics
A Limpopo mother whose 13 week old baby has missed an essential vaccines due to a shortage is worried her child could be exposed to diseases like polio.
Hospitals vandalised over unpaid performance bonuses
Health workers at the Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp have embarked an unprotected strike over bonuses and reportedly vandalised facilities.
#CoronavirusSA: Back to level 3 restrictions for South Africans as Covid-19 persists
A stricter curfew and tighter restrictions on alcohol sales are in the offing as South Africa enters level 3 lockdown
Western Cape Metro hospitals at 105% capacity
Beds are running out fast in Cape Metro hospitals with ICUs in particular overflowing with Covid-19 and trauma patients.
Women make up 58% of Covid-19 infections in South Africa says NICD
Women are being infected by Covid-19 at a higher rate than men in South Africa says the NICD as it releases more data showing an accelerated spread of the coronavirus.
Stricter lock down possible as new Covid-19 strain upends hospital plans
The number of Covid-19 cases surged in South Africa on the eve of Christmas with officials now warning a tougher shutdown is on the cards.
Long queues in the Eastern Cape could accelerate spread of Covid-19
As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk
New Covid-19 variant has scientists scurrying to investigate reinfections
South Africans recoiled in horror this week as it was reported that a new variant of Covid-19Â has been identified which is more virulent and infection youngsters at a high rate.
Rural disabled left in the dark when it comes to their rights
People living with disabilities in rural KwaZulu-Natal have very little access to information about their rights which is making their lives more difficult.