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[ad_1] The Chairman of the Medical Schemes Council (CMS), Dr. Clarence Mini, died of complications from Covid-19, the council’s body confirmed Tuesday. “He had been in the hospital for the past six weeks,” said Grace Khoza, general manager of stakeholder relations at CMS. Khoza confirmed the news to News24 on …

[ad_1] Shirley Horton sobbed as she hugged her husband, Ken, as he was leaving the Mediclinic Durbanville in Cape Town after his Covid-19 treatment. A line of hospital staff applauded when Ken Horton, 68, was pushed into the entrance in a wheelchair. Christine Taylor, general manager of the Mediclinic Durbanville …

[ad_1] “Our health experts have studied further data provided by our hospitals, especially private health care facilities where people have died, as part of our continued rigorous data-led approach,” he said in a statement. “We can therefore further update the media that only 6% of known Covid-19 deaths in the …

[ad_1] The Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) launched an urgent court bid for government to lift the ban and declare these products essential goods. FILE: The ban on cigarette sales was implemented at the start of the lockdown almost seven weeks ago. Picture: Pixabay.com JOHANNESBURG – Government has agreed to …

[ad_1] By Edward West 3h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare CAPE TOWN Two Human Science Research Council (HSRC) surveys showed that 88 percent of smokers are unable to purchase cigarettes during closure, suggesting that the ban is efficient in reducing cigarette access and use. The HSRC conducted online surveys of …

[ad_1] On Monday, Motshekga held a series of meetings with sector officials to evaluate a recovery plan before the schools reopened. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga at a press conference on March 16, 2020 on the government’s plans to curb the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa. Image: Sethembiso …

[ad_1] Elon Musk restarted production at the only US auto plant. USA From Tesla Inc., despising county officials who ordered the company to remain closed and openly acknowledging that it risked being arrested by him and his employees. “I’ll be online with everyone else,” the CEO said in a tweet …

[ad_1] Musk has discussed opening a second American factory outside of California in the past. In a tweet in February, he asked for comments about the possible opening of a factory in Texas. Elon Musk. Image: AFP NEW YORK / SACRAMENTO / AUSTIN – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk …

[ad_1] Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina on Monday rejected criticism for promoting a home-grown “remedy” for Covid-19, alleging that the West has a condescending attitude towards traditional African medicine. “If it wasn’t Madagascar, and if it was a European country that had really discovered this remedy, would there be so much …

[ad_1] Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it has received a report that the Department of Public Works is finalizing the procurement of the Lindela Repatriation Center in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg. Committee chairperson Bongani Bongo said the center was being procured on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs. A …