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Cape Town in the news: COVID-19 Update in Nigeria: According to a monitored media report from Channels Television, this was disclosed by the Governor during the regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status on Saturday, August 29, 2020. The Governor …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Africa: Continent Records 331 More Covid-19 Deaths and 8,477 New …
President Ramaphosa welcomes publishing of COVID-19 tenders: President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as historic the online publication of a list of all COVID-19 related government expenditure. : SAnews – South African News Edwin SA hosts virtual wine trade mission: In a bid to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties, the Department of Trade, Industry and …
Commission reflects on COVID-19 lessons: While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the world, it has also brought key lessons for not only individuals but also business and government alike. : SAnews – South African News sihle Woza Matrics provides free TV based support for learners: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has launched …
Cape Town in the news: This is How Aid Groups Are Helping South Africans Fight Covid-19: Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has donated medical equipment to Dordrecht Hospital in the Eastern Cape to help medical staff treat Covid-19 patients. This comes as Médecins Sans …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Iqbal Surve takes another …
SA COVID-19 death toll surpasses 13 000: The number of COVID-19 cases has reached 609 773 in South Africa after 2 743 new cases were identified on Sunday. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Experts to investigate possibly toxic Msunduzi fire: KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has appointed a team of experts to …
Cape Town in the news: Covid-19 Takes Toll on South Africa’s Healthworkers, Economy: The nation’s largest union, Nehawu, has threatened a strike as healthcare workers face inadequate supplies of protective gear, and public service employees demand their salary increase for 2020. This …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Fredie Blom: ‘World’s oldest man’ die at 116 …
Cape Town in the news: Africa: Over 1.16 Million Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent: As of August 22, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 1,168,489. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 27,329 and recoveries 888,647. South Africa has the most …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Mushaandja’s Rubber Tree Hits Zurich: …
Cape Town in the news: Covid-19 Takes Toll on South Africa’s Healthworkers, Economy: The nation’s largest union, Nehawu, has threatened a strike as healthcare workers face inadequate supplies of protective gear, and public service employees demand their salary increase for 2020. This …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Covid-19: ‘Some days tears were just flowing over …
Cape Town in the news: Africa: Continent’s Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 27,000 Mark: As of August 21, the confirmed Covid-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached has reached 1,158,236.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Pirates star demands better from team: Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has spoken out about the team’s slump and stressed …
195 more people die of COVID-19 in SA: South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has increased to 12 618 after 195 people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Thursday. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Very few COVID-19 death claims lodged: While the number of claims for compensation as a result of sickness acquired in …
Cape Town in the news: ‘We have lost so much and so many’ — Nelson Mandela Bay’s head of disaster management on Covid-19: As Nelson Mandela Bay, a metro hard hit by Covid-19, turns a corner and sees a rapid decline in new infections, the head of the joint operations committee and the municipality’s head …
Cape Town in the news: SA gyms will need to submit COVID-19 plans before reopening: South Africa’s largest health group Virgin Active said Ramaphosa’s announcement about the reopening of gyms during alert level 2 has brought long-awaited good news for the fitness industry. After four …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Blouberg jobseeker warms hearts with …
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane: My fellow South Africans, It has been five months since we declared a national state of disaster to combat to the coronavirus pandemic. : SAnews – South African News Matona Click here to submit your Cape …
UIF hits R40bn in disbursements to ease COVID-19 impact: The Unemployment Insurance Fund has, as of Friday, disbursed R40-billion in COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme disbursements to cushion the economic blow of the lockdown on workers as a result of the pandemic. : SAnews – South African News keamo SA COVID-19 death toll rises to …
Cape Town in the news: COVID-19: Western Cape field hospitals closing: Dubbed the Hospital of Hope, more than 1,500 patients were treated at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the largest COVID-19 field hospital. The last patient will be accepted this week …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Spur’s documentary-style flag bearer commercial recognised as one …
KZN overtakes W Cape as COVID-19 cases rise to 566 109: KwaZulu-Natal has overtaken the Western Cape on Tuesday, becoming the province with the second-highest Coronavirus infections in the country. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Critical Health Centres receive broadband internet: Twenty-six Critical Health Centres have received broadband connectivity in the past two …
COVID-19 task team to provide details of contracts, not to investigate: Government has explained that the work of the ministers appointed by Cabinet to a ministerial task team, does not have a responsibility to investigate COVID-19 related contracts. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Committee sends condolences to families of late medical practitioners: The …
Seek treatment for COVID-19 and other ailments, urges Mkhize: Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has encouraged the public to continue to make use of public health facilities for COVID-19 and other ailments and conditions. : SAnews – South African News keamo Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Reach …
Cape Town in the news: Covid-19: Understanding immunity and what it means for a vaccine: Immunity to Covid-19 is much more interesting and much more complicated than simply something you do or do not have.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Cape Town taps into ‘world’s biggest aquifer’ to meet its water needs: The City of Cape …
KZN ready for rise in COVID-19 cases: With KwaZulu-Natal set to overtake the Western Cape with the number of COVID-19 cases in a matter of weeks, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has given the province the nod for its state of readiness for the COVID-19 surge. : SAnews – South African News keamo Disciplinary action …
SA records 414 new COVID-19 deaths: The number of new COVID-19 cases identified on Wednesday is 8 686, bringing the number of infections since the outbreak to 529 877. With 414 new fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 9 298. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Investigation ordered into dumped …
COVID-19 pyramid scheme exposed: A joint law enforcement operation has slammed the brakes on a sophisticated pyramid scheme that fleeced 230 000 unsuspecting investors of millions of rands amid the COVID-19 lockdown. : SAnews – South African News sihle Police stations decontaminating after COVID-19 cases: A number of police stations have shut down for decontamination …
Cape Town in the news: SA produces its first ventilators to fight Covid-19: Ventilators are used to supply oxygen to the lungs of severely ill patients, who make up around 5% of overall cases.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Take-home pay index paints a gloomy picture: Home Pay Index was a shocker because it indicated that …
Funerals, protests linked to rapid spread of COVID-19 in Gauteng: Funerals and protests continue to be a breeding ground for the spread of Coronavirus in Gauteng, says Premier David Makhura. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Deputy Minister monitors COVID-19 regulations: Deputy Minister in the Presidency Thembi Siweya today witnessed first-hand the implementation of …
Cape Town in the news: SA produces its first ventilators to fight Covid-19: The first of thousands of South African-designed ventilators rolled off a Cape Town assembly line on Friday, responding to requests from hospitals needing them for severe Covid-19 cases but unable to …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Biden’s lies about his record on …
COVID-19 highlights need to support innovation: Patel: Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says the shortage of testing kits, ventilators and medical grade masks has underlined the importance of Africa developing a strong innovation and manufacturing capability, and building more resilient economies. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Increase in murder rate: While South …
Cape Town in the news: COVID-19 could make more communities vulnerable to human trafficking: UNODC: CAPE TOWN – The impact of COVID-19 could make more communities vulnerable to human trafficking. That’s the view of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It’s marking the World Day …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Wines of …
MyPR: The City of Cape Town and HelloFCB+ launch My COVID-19 Diaries to end stigmatisation of those infected: The City of Cape Town has launched a campaign devised by human connections agency, HelloFCB+, to build empathy for those who have contracted COVID-19 and encourage the communities in which they live and work to stop stigmatising …
Over 3 900 public servants in KZN contract COVID-19: The number of public servants contracting COVID-19 in KwaZulu-Natal is increasing at an alarming rate as the province prepares for a peak in infections. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile Citizens urged to report social relief corruption: Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has called on …
Cape Town in the news: Cape Town Sevens cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic: The 2020 edition of the Cape Town Sevens has been cancelled, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on the sport.: “Cape Town” – BingNews World Rugby CEO: Cape Town Sevens cancelled with ‘health and well-being in mind’: On …
