New coronavirus variant ‘not out of control’: WHO
The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control, the World Health Organization said on Monday,
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Contradicting Trump, US justice chief fingers Russia in hack
Two days after Trump downplayed what intelligence experts have called the most devastating break in US computer security in years, Barr said he agreed with
EU watchdog approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The European Medicines Agency said the ‘historic’ step paved the way for vaccinations to finally start within days across the 27-nation EU where cases of
Vatican says COVID-19 vaccines ‘morally acceptable’
The Vatican acknowledged that the issue was a cause of concern for some Catholics but said in a note that ‘it is morally acceptable to
Sisulu vows to find permanent housing solution for Masiphumelele residents
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu assessed the situation and talked to some of the thousands of people who lost everything in last week’s fire. Read
Courts hear challenges to govt’s decision to close beaches in Garden Route, EC
In separate cases, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has approached the courts to order that the Garden Route’s beaches be reopened, while the Kouga Municipality submitted
Zondo: About R800m spent on state capture inquiry and its work
Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said that the majority of the work has been completed, with 278 witnesses having taken the hot seat. Read the
Many long-distance bus operators are flouting COVID-19 protocols – MEC Mamabolo
Thousands of commuters have been leaving Gauteng province for different destinations during the holiday period. Read the full story: Read More
EC health authorities see marked decline in new COVID-19 cases
They are reporting a 31% drop week on week in new infections but the province still has more than 1,800 people in hospital being treated
Airlines ‘concerned’ over ban on SA arrivals after discovery of COVID-19 variant
Comair on Monday said this latest development had heightened fears among international tourists and business travellers. Read the full story: Read More
EC police hunt post office burglar who shot officer to escape arrest
Gonubie police responded to an alarm at the local post office in the early hours of Saturday morning and found a man hiding on the
Lily Mine families oppose Vantage Goldfields’ move to reopen mine
Former workers and family members claimed the CEO of Vantage Goldfields, Mike McChesney, wanted the mine to operate from next year and promised to compensate