Safety of learners paramount as academic year kicks off
The Basic Education Department says it ready to welcome learners to school under safety protocols although over 20 000 are still not placed.
President outlines COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan as the country has officially received its first shipment of one million Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, also known as Covishield.
- President
- cyril ramaphosa
- oxfordastrazeneca covid19 vaccines
- serum institute of india
- national control laboratory
- covishield
- national coronavirus command council
- president’s coordinating council (pcc)
- covax facility
- johnson & johnson
- african vaccine acquisition task team
- department of health
- electronic vaccine data system
Government eases Adjusted level 3 restrictions
With a decline in new COVID-19 infections, hospital admissions and deaths, Government has decided to ease a number of restrictions under Adjusted level 3.
President Ramaphosa extends condolences to Mthembu family
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deepest sympathy to the family of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who passed away earlier today from COVID-19 related complications.
AU working to secure vaccines for Africa
South Africa’s six key priorities of the African Union (AU) have had to take a backseat due to COVID-19, with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading the continent’s response to the pandemic and ensuring collaboration in this important battle.
COVID-19 claims a further 566 lives
South Africa logged over 12 000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time this week, after recording fewer than 10 000 infections a day in the past few days.
Matric results to be released on time
The Department of Basic Educations says several provinces have completed the marking of Grade 12 exam papers ahead of schedule, and that results will be released on time.
COVID-19 vaccine "not only weapon to end pandemic"
Leading experts in South Africa’s vaccine procurement strategy say while securing a COVID-19 vaccine is top of the country’s agenda, it is not a magic bullet that will end the pandemic.
SA records highest daily record with 17 710 COVID-19 cases
South Africa has as of Wednesday recorded a staggering 17 710 new cases - bringing the country’s cumulative total of COVID-19 cases to 1 039 161, indicating a positivity rate of 33%.
Portugal donates laptops, COVID-19 essentials to education
The Embassy of Portugal has donated 25 laptops and 2 000 masks to support the phased-in reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.