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African Union secures 270 million vaccine doses for continent

The African Union said on Wednesday it had secured 270 million doses of anti-Covid vaccine for the continent, in a deal that will benefit countries unable to finance their own immunisation campaigns.

13 Jan 2021 11PM 4 min

A furious Zondo postpones Anoj Singh's testimony

The State Capture Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of former Eskom CFO, Anoj Singh.

13 Jan 2021 6AM 2 min

SABC unions to meet and discuss possible strike

The Broadcasting, Electronic, Media and Allied Workers Union (Bemawu) says it will be meeting officials of sister union, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) on Wednesday morning to discuss the retrenchment process at national broadcaster, the SABC.

13 Jan 2021 1AM 1 min

Home Affairs suspends some services indefinitely amid Covid-19 surge

The Department of Home Affairs has suspended some services to ensure tighter Covid-19 control measures at offices across the country.

12 Jan 2021 11AM 1 min

'I had secret meetings with Tony Gupta out of fear', says former Eskom senior manager

Former Eskom Acting Senior Manager in Fuel Resources Dr Ayanda Nteta has told the state capture commission of inquiry that it was out of fear that she attended two secret meetings with Ajay Gupta in 2015.

12 Jan 2021 10AM 5 min

[LISTEN] Tshwane officials warn of Covid-19 crisis in the capital

Officials in the City of Tshwane have again sounded the alarm on the runaway Covid-19 infections in the capital.

12 Jan 2021 7AM 3 min

Ramaphosa calls ‘family meeting’ on Monday evening

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 20:00 on Monday, the presidency has confirmed.

11 Jan 2021 8AM 1 min

Basic Education ‘confident’ matric results will be released on time

The Department of Basic Education is confident that this year’s matric exam results will be released on time. The department’s director-general Mathanzima Mweli gave an update on the marking process on Monday.

11 Jan 2021 5AM 1 min

Companies ‘need to prioritise health, safety of staff’ amid Covid-19 spike

Public health specialist Dr Kerrin Begg has urged companies to prioritise the safety of workers, to ensure all Covid-19 protocols are followed and to encourage behavioural changes.

11 Jan 2021 4AM 7 min

Studies shows Covid-19 vaccines are effective against SA variant - medicine specialist

Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Kerrin Begg says the new variant of the coronavirus in South Africa may be slightly resistant to antibodies in its mutation, although laboratory studies show the available vaccines will still be effective.

11 Jan 2021 4AM 5 min

Steve Biko Academic Hospital overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients

The Gauteng Department of Health says there has been a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19 patients at Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) in Tshwane since December.

11 Jan 2021 12AM 1 min

SA’s border crisis: Limpopo repatriates 15 lost minors back to Zimbabwe

The Department of Social Development in Limpopo has repatriated 15 unaccompanied minors to Zimbabwe.

10 Jan 2021 9AM 2 min

SANEF calls for release of Zimbabwe journalist Hopewell Chin’ono

The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has called for the unconditional and immediate release of Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono following his arrest on Friday.

10 Jan 2021 6AM 1 min

[Listen] Correctional Services vows improved measures after Covid-19 outbreak at Helderstroom prison

Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says the department is doing everything in its power to curb the spread of the virus.

10 Jan 2021 6AM 1 min

[LISTEN] Facebook ‘going step too far’ with WhatsApp privacy changes

Shapshack says some 48 states in the USA have put a case against Facebook in a bid to break up the conglomerate that is Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram.

9 Jan 2021 5AM 1 min

[LISTEN] Facebook ‘going step too far’ with WhatsApp privacy changes

The editor of Stuff Magazine Toby Shapshack says Facebook has gone a step too far by forcing WhatsApp users to share data with the company.

9 Jan 2021 5AM 2 min

Step aside or face suspension, Ramaphosa warns corrupt ANC leaders

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning to corruption-accused leaders in the African National Congress (ANC).

8 Jan 2021 4PM 2 min

SA to receive 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this month

Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa will receive one million dosed of Covid-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India by this month.

7 Jan 2021 5AM 2 min

Health, Treasury working to ensure smooth funding of Covid-19 vaccine, says Mkhize

Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize says Treasury is aware that government will have to carry most of the costs for the procurement of a Covid-19 vaccine.

7 Jan 2021 5AM 1 min

Ramathuba points finger at Limpopo’s middle-class for Covid-19 spike

The number of Covid-19 cases in Limpopo have increased dramatically in last 24-hour cycle.

7 Jan 2021 4AM 3 min