The Electoral Commission has invited the public to comment on the proposed rates of election deposits for the 27 October local government elections.This follows the publication on Friday in the Government Gazette by the Chief Electoral Officer of propo…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African continent needs the support of developed economies to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum on Monday, the President said while the continent has been growin…
The evaluation of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine, produced by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech, is at “very advanced stages”.This is according to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), as the country races agains…
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has confirmed that the province will allow walk-ins at vaccination sites for those aged 60 and above.According to the MEC, the elderly will be assisted whether they have registered on the Electronic Vaccinati…
The Department of Basic Education is calling on all teachers and staff to be at school in order to prepare for the COVID-19 vaccination programme set to start on Wednesday.In a statement on Monday, the department said the vaccination programme is an op…
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has assured the public that healthcare workers and the department remain committed to tackling the third wave of COVID-19 infections.In addition, the MEC said they will be appointing additional staff to the 5…
Tests have revealed that the stones discovered in the KwaHlathi area, outside Ladysmith, are not diamonds but quartz crystals.Addressing the media on Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Ravi Pillay said the…
WESTERN CAPE – Members of Lockdown II forces strategically deployed responded to a shooting incident involving a male person on the corner of Borcheds Quarry and Klipfontein Roads on Saturday evening. As they were assisting the injured victim, shot wer…