SA continues to have largest number of people living with HIV in the world
As we continue our efforts to manage the devastating coronavirus pandemic, we cannot ignore the
FEATURE – COVID Tech: ‘E-commerce booming in SA’
As many economies across the globe continue to feel the effects of COVID-19, South Africa has seen
Global daily coronavirus deaths cross record of 10 733 single-day deaths
The number of reported global daily deaths from the coronavirus stood at 10 816 on Tuesday,
Job losses due to coronavirus pandemic will take several years to recoup: Economist
Economist Jeff Schultz says it will take several years for the local economy to recoup employment
Isolation facilities to be set up for COVID-19 positive matric learners
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says her department is coordinating with the Health
FEATURE: CSIR’s AwezaMed COVID-19 App to improve doctor, patient communication
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Aweza have collaborated to develop a
VIDEO | Week In Numbers: 23 October 2020
This week we look at the number of syringes needed in the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic, SA’s
Scientists warn of second surge in COVID-19 cases in SA
Scientists are warning of a second surge in coronavirus cases in South Africa over the next few
Makhura warns of second wave of COVID-19 if regulations are disregarded
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, has reiterated a warning against complacency to avoid a second wave
FEATURE | Wits student designs drone that can screen people for COVID-19
As the country continues to suffer from the impact of COVID-19, some people have used the
England Test and Trace reports tripling of COVID-19 cases since late August
Three times as many people tested positive for COVID-19 in England in latest weekly figures compared
As COVID surges, UK to unveil new job protection plans
Britain’s finance minister will announce more job protection plans on Thursday, likely to include a
‘COVID-19 will inevitably set back Africa’s development aspirations’
African Union (AU) Chair and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the annual debate of
TIMELINE: COVID-19 food parcels, PPE corruption timeline
Following an outcry over the COVID-19 fraud and corruption allegations, the government has
Mabuyane satisfied with declining COVID-19 cases in E Cape
The Eastern Cape government has expressed its satisfaction with the continuing decline in daily
Botswana suspends sale of alcohol amid COVID-19 pandemic
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of alcohol
E Cape govt engages private sector over PPE procument
The Eastern Cape government is engaging with the private sector to try and procure more personal
“Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 750,000”
Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa have passed 750,000, a Reuters tally of government and
Samwu demands salary increase as ‘promised by City of Tshwane’
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) in Tshwane says its members were promised
SA’s lockdown online trends – tweets, posts and searches
South Africa’s online trends on Google, Twitter and Facebook since the beginning of the coronavirus