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South African Covid-19 Update: 11 106 New Cases and 110 Deaths

By SAPeople Contributor 06-01-22 12:29

South Africa recorded 11 106 new COVID-19 cases and 110 deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Wednesday. This means the country now has 3 494 696 confirmed infections and 91 561 fatalities since the start of the pandemic. According to the latest data, KwaZulu-Natal continues to report the highest number of […]

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South Africa Registers Most Deaths in a Day Since Omicron Outbreak

By SAPeople 05-01-22 09:34

South Africa logged 139 new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, the most recorded in one day since the widespread Omicron variant outbreak. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), this means there are now 91 451 official deaths since the start of the pandemic. In addition, the institute said there were 8 078 […]

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South Africa Reports 4 379 New COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 03-01-22 11:09

South Africa has recorded 4 379 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases 3 472 436. The increase represents a 23.1% positivity rate. “As per the National Department of Health, a further 30 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 91 228 to date,” said the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on Sunday. The […]

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South Africa Records 12 979 New COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 31-12-21 13:00

South Africa has recorded 12 979 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 446 532. This increase represents a 28.1% positivity rate. “As per the National Department of Health, a further 126 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 91 061 to date,” the National Institute for […]

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South Africa Records Over 9 000 new COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 30-12-21 12:15

South Africa has recorded at least 9020 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24-hour cycle, with a positivity rate of 26%. This brings the total number of cases to 3 433 554. COVID-19 related deaths have increased by 81, with official fatalities now reaching 90 935. The excess deaths are reportedly more than double that […]

Over 7,000 New Covid-19 Cases Recorded in South Africa

Over 7,000 New Covid-19 Cases Recorded in South Africa in Past 24 Hours

By SAPeople 29-12-21 15:46

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported at least 7,216 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout South Africa by 6pm last night. This brings the cumulative number of cases to 3 424 534 since the outbreak. This positivity rate stands at 23.6%, with an increase of 286 hospitalisations due to the virus. The […]

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South Africa Puts the Brakes On Revised COVID-19 Protocols

By SAPeople 30-12-21 11:21

South Africa’s Department of Health says the implementation of the revised COVID-19 contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols released last week have been suspended. In a statement, the department said it has been “inundated with media, stakeholders and public enquiries and comments” since the release of the new protocols – leading to the decision to […]

SA Records 21 099 New COVID-19 Cases

South Africa Records 21 099 New COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 23-12-21 11:13

South Africa reported 21 099 new daily Coronavirus cases, the highest since the week began. This means the country now has 3 353 106 confirmed cases, while the death toll stands at 90 587 after 99 more people lost their lives. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), KwaZulu-Natal, which is currently the […]

No Tickets to be Sold for Upcoming India vs Proteas Tour

No Tickets to be Sold for Upcoming India vs Proteas Tour

By SAPeople 20-12-21 16:54

India and South Africa’s official cricket bodies have taken the difficult joint decision to not make any tickets available for the upcoming Proteas vs India tour. This is to protect both the players and the tour, said Cricket SA. The matches  – due to begin in less than a week – will however be broadcast […]

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa Making 'Good Progress' in Covid Recovery

Welcome Back Mr President! Ramaphosa Returns to Work

By SAPeople 20-12-21 12:52

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has ended a week of self-isolation which followed his positive test for COVID-19 on 12 December 2021. The President thanked all South Africans along with leaders and friends internationally who conveyed their good wishes during this period. In turn, the President said he wishes everyone infected with COVID-19 a safe […]

Il Divo Singer Carlos Marin Dies at 53 from Covid in the UK

Il Divo Singer Carlos Marin Dies at 53 in the UK

By SAPeople 20-12-21 01:07

Il Divo baritone singer Carlos Marin has tragically passed away at the age of 53 after reportedly contracting Covid-19 in the UK. The Spanish singer, who was born in Germany, had fallen ill on 7 December. He had been admitted to hospital in Manchester a few days ago, and had been intubated and placed in […]

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Gwede Mantashe Tests Positive

By SAPeople 19-12-21 19:35

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Minister tested positive on Saturday, 18 December 2021, after experiencing mild symptoms. According to the Presidency, “Minister Mantashe is in good spirits and he is currently in self-isolation.” The Presidency said on Friday that President Cyril Ramaphosa is also […]

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa Making 'Good Progress' in Covid Recovery

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Making ‘Good Progress’ in Covid Recovery

By SAPeople 17-12-21 14:21

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is “making good progress” in his recovery from COVID-19, while continuing treatment for “mild symptoms” the Presidency announced on Friday. The President is in “good spirits and comfortable in his recovery”, according to Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele. President Ramaphosa tested positive for the coronavirus viral infection on Sunday […]

Western Cape invites UK travellers France ban

WATCH South Africa Invites Brits to SA’s ‘Riviera’ After French Ban

By SAPeople 17-12-21 14:00

With France banning travel to and from the UK  for most – although not all – travellers, the Western Cape has pounced on the moment to promote its beautiful beaches as a fabulous alternative to the French Riviera. From midnight tonight French local time, only UK citizens/residents will be allowed to leave France to enter […]

South Africa to Donate over 2 Million J&J Doses to Other African Countries

South Africa to Donate over 2 Million J&J Doses to Other African Countries

By SAPeople 17-12-21 10:21

The South African government, through the African Renaissance Fund (ARF), has signed an agreement with the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to donate 2 030 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, valued at R288.6 million, to African countries. AVAT was formed following the establishment of the African Union’s COVID-19 African Vaccination Acquisition Task […]

Omicron Variant Classified Low-Risk in Major New South African Analysis

Omicron Variant Classified Low-Risk in Major New South African Analysis

By SAPeople 15-12-21 10:11

Encouragingly, the result of a major study in South Africa shows that vaccinated individuals who received two-doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have 70% protection against hospital admission. Whilst protection against hospital admission is a lot less than the highs of 93% in South Africa’s Delta-driven variant, 70% is still regarded as very good protection. The […]

Ventilation is key to controlling Covid

Ventilation is Key to Controlling Covid

By Guest Contributor 13-12-21 22:56

We need a national project to improve the air we breathe in buildings and vehicles | By Gareth Kantor, Norman Khoza, Sean Chester and Garth Hunter Though vaccines seem less effective against the Omicron variant of Covid, they still protect us from serious harm and everyone should get vaccinated. But vaccination is not enough. A […]

Russian Medical Specialists Heading for South Africa to Help Battle Pandemic

Russian Medical Specialists Heading for South Africa to Help Battle Pandemic

By SAPeople 11-12-21 19:08

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA – Russian medical specialists are being sent to South Africa to help battle COVID-19. The medical team has been ordered to go to South Africa by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, following a request from South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry today photographed a mobile sanitary and hygienic laboratory being […]

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SA Records Over 22 000 New COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours

By SAPeople Contributor 10-12-21 11:21

South Africa has recorded 22 391 new COVID-19 cases, representing a 29.8% positivity rate. This means there are now 3 093 452 laboratory-confirmed cases since the outbreak, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Thursday. This as there has been 19 988 045 tests conducted. Gauteng recorded the highest number of infections after 11 […]

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