Philippine capital back in lockdown over Delta fears

The Philippine capital Manila returned to lockdown Friday as authorities sought to slow the spread of…

Moderna says its COVID-19 shot 93pc effective six months after second dose

Moderna Inc said on Thursday its COVID-19 shot was about 93% effective through six months after…

4 billion anti-Covid shots injected worldwide

PARIS (AFP) – Although more than four billion doses of anti-Covid vaccines have been administered around…

Almost 10 000 SA teachers refuse to take Covid-19 jabs

“Nearly 10 000 personnel in the Gauteng education sector are, for one reason or the other,…

REGISTRATION FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION OPENS FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 50S

From 1 pm on Thursday afternoon, people between 50 and 59 years old will be able…

South Africa’s updated 2021 school calendar – including new term dates

The Department of Basic Education has published the updated academic calendar for schools in South Africa…

NCCC meeting on Wednesday to ‘discuss lockdown measures’

Oh man, here we go again… The NCCC will convene on Wednesday – and it’s understood…

Covid-19 Vaccine: Cosatu chimes into chorus of criticism against Cyril’s government

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has joined the chorus of criticism directed at…

Why South Africa may be ‘at the back of the queue’ for a COVID-19 vaccine

Despite hosting trials for several COVID-19 vaccine frontrunners, South Africa seems to have ‘slipped behind’ other…

Ramaphosa issues ‘second wave warning’ for South Africans

President Ramaphosa has expressed his concerns over the possibility of a coronavirus ‘second wave’, and issued…