The National Department of Health has declared 3 -10 December 2021 “Vooma Week” in a big push for vaccinations ahead of the festive break.In a statement, the Department said during this period, all provinces would increase the number of vaccination sit…
The fourth wave has sparked an increase in hospital admissions in children under the age of five, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said.In a briefing led by Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, the NICD’s Dr Waasila Jassat said there…
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged citizens to not let their guard down and vaccinate as the number of new COVID-19 infections is on the rise.South Africa recorded 11 535 new Coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours compared to the 2 465 that was…
After spending decades watching the abuse of her mother and then experiencing a decade of abuse from her own husband, Tarryn Draai is breaking the cycle of violence and culture of silence.“Speaking out is something that my mother didn’t do and this is…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with the Presidential Working Group on Disabilities in the near future to engage on challenges and empowerment programmes and projects for people with disabilities.This as the country observes the Internati…
By Dikeledi Molobela – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Chief “Dwasaho” which means “The Great Warrior” is the name President Cyril Ramaphosa was given by Ivorian Traditional leadership during his state visit on Thursday, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The Pr…
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has expressed condolences to the family of Sarah Baartman District Municipality Mayor, Councillor Mzimkhulu ‘Scara’ Njadayi.In a statement, the Minister said Njadayi’s death…
Published by Reuters By Katharine Houreld and Ayenat Mersie NAIROBI (Reuters) – South Africa is seeing an increase in COVID-19 reinfections due to the Omicron variant but symptoms for reinfected patients and those infected after vaccination appear to be mild, a scientist…
