June 09, 2022
South Africa: Parly to Get Opportunity to Ratify Who's Pandemic Treaty
Deputy President David Mabuza says both houses of Parliament has a role to play in ratifying the World Health Organisation's proposed Global Pandemic Treaty before it becomes… Read more »
June 08, 2022
South Africa: People 50 Years and Older Urged to Get Booster Shot
The Department of Health has updated the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people aged 50 years and older, and as a result all people falling under this age category are eligible… Read more »
June 07, 2022
South Africa: SA Commemorates World Food Safety Day
South Africa today joined the rest of the global community to commemorate World Food Safety Day. Read more »
South Africa: New Covid-19 Cases Increase By 726
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed 726 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa at a positivity rate of some 7.2% over the past 24-hour reporting… Read more »
South Africa: Calls for Calm After Measles Is Detected in Gauteng
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has called for calm and vigilance after four cases of measles were detected in Gauteng. Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: Government Offers Additional Booster Dose for People Over 50
The Department of Health has updated the vaccination schedule for people aged 50 years and older, to be eligible to receive an additional booster dose of Pfizer vaccine with effect… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records 1,127 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa on Sunday recorded 1 127 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 968 205. Read more »
June 03, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 2,970 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has recorded 2 970 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 963 394. Read more »
South Africa: Over 550 Nurses Join Eastern Cape Health Ranks
An additional 553 nurses reported for duty in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, as the provincial Department of Health moves to address staff shortages and bolster healthcare… Read more »
June 01, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 2,809 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa on Tuesday recorded 2 809 new COVID-19 cases, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). Read more »
May 31, 2022
South Africa: Covid-19 Positivity Dips Below 10 Percent
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a COVID-19 positivity rate of below 10%. Read more »
May 30, 2022
South Africa: SA Administers Over 36,000,000 Vaccines to Date
South Africa has administered a total of 3 255 COVID-19 vaccines in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of vaccines to 36 020 076 to date. Read more »
South Africa: No Casualties Reported in Steve Biko Academic Hospital Fire
The Gauteng Health Department says at least 18 people and a corpse have been evacuated at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) after a fire broke out in the early hours of… Read more »
May 27, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 3,801 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has recorded 3 801 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 944 845. Read more »
May 26, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 5,284 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has recorded 5 284 new COVID-19 cases which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 941 045. Read more »
May 25, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 4,227 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has reported 4 227 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 935 761. Read more »
South Africa: Protect Children Against Malnutrition
As South Africa joins the rest of the African continent and the world in commemorating Africa Day, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has emphasised the importance of… Read more »
May 24, 2022
South Africa: New Covid-19 Infections Up By 1,662
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases has reported at least 1662 new COVID-19 infections in South Africa over the past 24 hour reporting cycle. Read more »
South Africa: Senior Official Dismissed for Approval of Bushiri's Permanent Residence
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed the Chief Director who recommended that self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his family be issued with Permanent Residence… Read more »
May 23, 2022
South Africa: SA Has Administered 35,744,528 Vaccines to Date
South Africa has administered a total of 2 804 COVID-19 vaccines in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of vaccines to 35 744 528 to date. Read more »
May 20, 2022
South Africa: One Year of Learning Lost to Covid-19 - Researchers
Despite efforts to implement recovery plans, researchers have found that there has been a loss of one year of learning in as far as reading is concerned, Basic Education Minister,… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records 7,238 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa on Thursday recorded 7 238 new COVID-19, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). Read more »
May 19, 2022
South Africa: SA Reports 8,179 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has recorded 8 179 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 908 020. Read more »
May 17, 2022
South Africa: SA Records 2,952 New Covid-19 Cases
South Africa has reported 2 952 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 894 745. Read more »
May 16, 2022
South Africa: Call to Nominate Members of Air Quality Panel
Members of the public have been invited to nominate suitable persons to serve on a panel for matters related to air quality. Read more »