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Close to 50% of South Africans believe prayer is more effective than a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19: Nearly 50% of South Africans prefer prayer over jab

Health, News

A new survey has revealed that 47% of South Africans believe that prayer is more effective than a COVID-19 vaccine in preventing infection. This finding forms part of a study conducted by Afrobarometer in a week in which the country has just passed the seven million mark for the number of doses administered.

Nompilo Gwala
July 29, 2021

KZN Health MEC urges elderly to get COVID-19 jabs.

KZN elderly urged to hop on SA’s vaccine bandwagon

Health

With Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal still reeling from the violent unrest two weeks ago, the KZN provincial government is urging the elderly to keep COVID-19 in mind and be vaccinated, registered or not.

SandileMbili
July 26, 2021

SA President welcomes Biovac/Pfizer collaboration which means African people will be protected against COVID-19.

Cyril a happy man as Biovac, Pfizer join forces

Health

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the news that South Africa’s Biovac Institute will collaborate with global pharmaceutical giants Pfizer in producing COVID-19 vaccinations on home soil. This exciting development will ensure African nations will be well-protected from the virus.

Nompilo Gwala
July 26, 2021

MEC of Health in Limpopo Province, Dr Phophi Ramathuba held a meeting with the Mankweng Hospital Executive Management to discuss the hospital's COVID 19 resurgence readiness.

COVID-19: Members of the public upset over restrictions on visiting patients in hospital

News

There have been allegations of racism related to the implementation of COVID-19-related restrictions on visiting patients in hospital.

SandileMbili
June 17, 2021

Initiation Schools Covid-19 Eastern Cape

Initiation schools in North West to remain closed due to COVID-19 fears

News

Initiation practices in the province have been suspended for over a year since the country went into lockdown in March last year and will remain closed due to the threat of a third wave of COVID-19 infections.

Nthusang Lefafa
May 24, 2021

Health care workers skeptical about Covid-19 vaccine

#Covid-19 vaccine: Behind the scenes health workers are in two minds

News

A nurse at Khayelitsha District Hospital became the first person in South Africa vaccinated against the coronavirus. Yet, as scientists and government officials race to inoculate other frontline workers, some health workers are suspicious of the vaccine.

Sasha Star
February 23, 2021

Limpopo funerals Covid-19 super spreaders

As funerals become Covid-19 super-spreader events, officials call for a break with customs

News

After largely escaping the first wave of Covid-19 infections, Limpopo has seen a rapid increase in infections. Provincial leaders say funerals are to blame, and urge mourners to avoid gathering and adjust certain customs.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 15, 2021

New coronavirus variant blamed as thousands are infected in first days of the new year

News

South Africa has recorded nearly 190,000 new infections, with 4,900 deaths since New Year’s Day. In some province, new infections exceed 2020 peaks. As restrictions remain in place, the president is hopeful vaccines will arrive within months.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
January 12, 2021

Closed land borders and limited funerals — South Africans remain under tight pandemic restrictions

News

South Africans will have to get used to restrictions as Covid-19 regulations remain in place. In an address, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the adjusted rules on funerals, beaches and cross-border travel.

healthe
January 12, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout strategy

Health, News

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.

Des
January 4, 2021

#WomensDay2020: “The time for talk is over. The time for action is now”-Ramaphosa

Gender Based Violence, Health, News

South Africana women are facing twin pandemics this Women’s Day, as they face continued abuse at the hands of South African men and the coronavirus pandemic.