[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – More than 70 percent of South Africa’s active COVID-19 cases are in just three provinces: Gauteng, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. The health department says there are 60,901 active cases. Other 101 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours. READ: 115 More COVID-19-Related Deaths …
Read More »South African companies under investigation for providing masks that don’t work: report
[ad_1] Dozens of South African companies are under investigation for providing substandard personal protective equipment (PPE) that was intended to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. sunday time reports. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) is working alongside the Hawks and the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on …
Read More »Serena reaches round of 16 as new controversy hits US Open
[ad_1] Serena Williams fought in the US Open on Saturday 16, when the tournament suffered a new controversy after New York health officials ordered the women’s doubles pair to be withdrawn due to coronavirus restrictions. Williams, who is chasing a record 24 Grand Slam titles, came out of a set …
Read More »South Africa records 101 more Covid-19-related deaths and 1,806 new infections
[ad_1] By Staff Reporter 9h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare Johannesburg – Over the past 24 hours, South Africa recorded 101 more Covid-19-related deaths and 1,806 new infections, Health Minister Zweli Mhkize announced on Saturday night. This brings South Africa’s Covid-19 death toll to 14,779 and infections to more than …
Read More »Nelson Mandela’s former doctor defended his revealing book before he died, mourners said
[ad_1] Among those who paid tribute to him were retired politician Mac Maharaj, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and his daughter Rosa. “Vejay loved life. He had a lust for life. He had a cheeky streak, ”Maharaj said. Maharaj paid tribute to the three sons of Ramlakan …
Read More »Policy conference: DA leaves race out of compensation equation
[ad_1] The district attorney adopted a compensation policy that does not include race. The policy also says that reparation must be accompanied by reconciliation. It also rejects demographic representativeness as a measure of diversity. On Saturday, the DA broke with the policy of its former leader, Mmusi Maimane, by taking …
Read More »Nathaniel Julies’ mother says she will cherish memories of her ‘wonderful son’
[ad_1] Friends and family attend Nathaniel Julies funeral in Eldorado Park. Nathaniel Julies’ funeral was held on Saturday. Julies, who had Down syndrome, was shot and killed near his home in Eldorado Park on August 26. Charges have been brought against three officers in connection with his murder. Nathaniel Julies’ …
Read More »Health department wants to move Addington Hospital from Durban beach due to ‘salty air’
[ad_1] Ntokozo Maphisa, a spokesperson for the department, said in a statement: “As part of fiscal responsibility, the department is always looking for opportunities to optimize the use of its financial, human and material resources in order to make much-needed savings and ensure the best practice. “Given the age of …
Read More »African Union-backed app seeks to speed up border reopening
[ad_1] Covid-19 coronavirus infections have forced most African countries to keep their borders closed. Image: iStock / Gallo Images. The African Union and the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are promoting the mobile-based PanaBIOS platform. The application would allow centralizing the Covid-19 results from different facilities throughout the …
Read More »Mouse to go: rodent kebabs fill empty stomachs in virus-stricken Malawi
[ad_1] The coronavirus pandemic has forced many in Malawi to eat mice. Half of the population lives below the poverty line. Environmentalists have raised concerns about mouse hunting methods. A popular snack when food is plentiful, mice have become a vital source of protein in Malawi since the coronavirus outbreak …
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