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[ad_1] South Africa has registered 2,080 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections since the outbreak to more than 769,000. FILE: Minister of Health, Dr. Zweli Mkhize. Image: EWN JOHANNESBURG – Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize is concerned about the latest COVID-19 figures released in the last 24 …

[ad_1] Steenhuisen has confirmed Gwarube’s appointment. “I have worked closely with Siviwe in recent years, both as a member of our parliamentary group and in our Covid-19 and Closure Response Team, and I have full confidence in their ability to fulfill this important role for our party. She brings a …

[ad_1] Mboweni announces R500m investment in vaccine consortium The pandemic and associated lockdowns have left South Africa’s economy in shambles. A medical worker addresses some of South Africa’s early Oxford vaccine researchers waiting ahead of the clinical trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine at Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto on June …

[ad_1] Sir David Attenborough has supported a legal action to help the baboons. Danny Martindale / WireImage Betty’s Bay Baboon Action Group is fighting against the management of the baboons by the Overstrand Township. Sir David Attenborough has lent his support to the group’s crusade. Attenborough believes that there is …

[ad_1] AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford said their potential vaccine had shown an average 70% effectiveness in stopping the virus after testing it in 23,000 people, days after tests of two other vaccine candidates suggested they were more than 90% effective. . The international vaccine procurement group aims to …

[ad_1] John Allan and former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers. Former Springbok Hooker John allan says teams that are not to blame for games canceled due to Covid-19 should receive wins with bonus points in the next Currie Cup. During the recent Super Rugby Unlocked tournament, three games (Lions v …

[ad_1] The government is set to update the Tier 1 travel rules for South Africa, easing the requirements for people planning to fly domestically during the holiday period. A spokesperson for the South African Airports Company (ACSA) confirmed the changes, while state-owned national airline Mango released a statement outlining some …

[ad_1] South Africa has a Covid-19 positivity rate of 14%. PHOTO: Jackyenjoyphotography, Getty Images South Africa recorded 65 more Covid-19-related deaths on Monday, bringing the death toll to 20,968. LIVE | All the latest coronavirus updates and lockdown Of the 65 deaths, 26 were recorded in the Eastern Cape, 19 …

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump acknowledged that it was time for the General Services Administration to “do what needs to be done.” FILE: US President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally at MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan on September 10, 2020. Image: AFP. WASHINGTON – U.S. President …

[ad_1] By AFP November 22, 2020 Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Historic promises about access to vaccines, a US president who went off to play golf, and awkward questions for Saudi hosts about the murder of campaign journalist Jamal Khashoggi have dominated the virtual G20 of this …