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[ad_1] By Se-Anne Rall 45m ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare DURBAN – The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not address the nation tonight. This after a message went viral on social media over the weekend, stating that the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) was scheduled to meet …

[ad_1] Marking of matrix jobs will begin on Monday. Teachers unions say they will monitor Covid-19 hotspots. Markers have been asked to take personal responsibility for ensuring that infection does not occur at tagging centers. The Department of Basic Education says it has implemented strict Covid-19 protocols at the rating …

[ad_1] South African artist Zodwa Wabantu posted a heartbreaking video on Instagram after the death of her aunt. Sharing a video of her crying with her 1.4 million Instagram followers, Zodwa said, “My aunt passed away.” According to the post, Zodwa’s aunt died after contracting Covid-19. “I live today and …

[ad_1] A R500 million Covid-19 hospital in West Rand is unfinished and unlikely to be of use to patients amid the second wave of infections in the country. Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize reported that as of January 3, 2021, 11,859 new cases of Covid-19 had been registered, bringing the …

[ad_1] Officials discovered at least 50 fake Covid-19 tests at the Beitbridge border crossing this weekend. Limpopo Health MEC’s ​​Dr Phophi Ramathuba confirmed that false tests, showing a negative result for Covid-19, were being sold to those attempting to enter South Africa at Beitbridge. This as the Department of Health …

[ad_1] Three suspected smugglers are expected to appear in Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Monday on charges of precious metal trafficking after gold weighing 73.5 kg was found in their carry-on luggage at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. The police estimated the gold to have a street value of 61 …

[ad_1] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says it is not impressed by the country’s Covid-19 vaccine implementation strategy and that the government has not acted in a timely and effective manner. Cosatu is the largest trade federation in the country with an estimated membership of 1.8 million …

[ad_1] The health minister said the government was still in talks with pharmaceutical companies and that no agreements had been signed yet. FILE: The Minister of Health, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, during a walk at the Dora Ngiza Hospital in Port Elizabeth on July 23, 2020. Image: @ DrZweliMkhize / Twitter …

[ad_1] The gold bars and some foreign currency were discovered after a security scanner identified irregular images and further inspection of his carry-on luggage. FILE: OR Tambo International Airport. Image: @ ortambo_int / Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – Three people will appear in Kempton Park Magistrates Court after gold weighing 73.5 kg …

[ad_1] Soldiers from the South African National Defense Force patrol the border fence separating South Africa and Zimbabwe near the Beitbridge border post near Musina. At least 50 travelers from Zimbabwe have been found in possession of false Covid-19 test results. A negative Covid-19 test is required to enter South …