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Planning to get the jab? You could get R1k from Government, here’s how…

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‘Why is Shona in it?’: Bantu Holomisa dragged over Pfizer vaccine tweet

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COVID-19: South Africans urged to vaccinate to protect against fifth wave

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Planning to get the jab? You could get R1k from Government, here’s how…

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‘Why is Shona in it?’: Bantu Holomisa dragged over Pfizer vaccine tweet

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COVID-19: South Africans urged to vaccinate to protect against fifth wave

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Explainer: How to claim COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty08-04-2022 08:23

The COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme will not fall away with the scarpping of the National State of Disaster.

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Gov gives employers go-ahead for COVID-19 vaccination proof from staff

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty16-03-2022 14:25

Employers can now ask their employees for proof of vaccination but employees are still protected by a new code – here’s how it works…

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Employee’s dismissal for refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine deemed “fair”

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-03-2022 12:06

A candidate attorney took his company to the CCMA for dismissing him through WhatsApp after he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Still not jabbed? Then you may have to face higher insurance premiums

By Marilynn Manuel15-03-2022 12:06

‘A consistently higher claims experience will leave insurers with little choice,’ said Asisa’s Hennie de Villiers.

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Gauteng

Gautrain suspends 27 workers for refusing to vaccinate

By Nokwanda Ncwane13-03-2022 07:18

NUMSA has lodged a case at the CCMA after Gautrain suspended 27 workers for refusing to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

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‘I want it to end’: Ramaphosa speaks on future of State of Disaster

By Weekend News Producer12-03-2022 20:43

“It will not be heavy duty. It will be light duty”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has his say on ending the State of Disaster.

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Pfizer’s COVID vaccine has 1 291 RARE side effects, own report shows

By Nathan Craig08-03-2022 12:39

Official documents released on Tuesday, revealed the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine have 1291 side-effects – should we be concerned?

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COVID-19 face mask restrictions challenged: Masks must fall, it’s time

By Samantha Riddle06-03-2022 21:55

Calls for COVID-19 face mask restrictions to be relaxed in South Africa are mounting with the State of Disaster drawing to a close.

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Vaccine booster: Govt announces new changes, mix-and-match

By Weekend News Producer20-02-2022 21:08

You can now mix-and-match your vaccine booster! Had J&J? You can now get a Pfizer booster shot. You can also now get your booster sooner.

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Has the government ‘abandoned’ the COVID vaccine programme?

By Ground Up16-02-2022 15:39

Vaccine uptake has dropped dramatically and there appears to be no push from the president or the Health Department to change this.

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SA Covid vaccination update: How close are we to herd immunity?

By Dean Boyle14-02-2022 12:23

South Africa has set the target of 70% of the population recieving the vaccine in order for herd immunity to be achieved and thus, the return to regular daily activities once more.

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USA News

First Covid vaccine for children under 5: Pfizer seeks US approval

By Agence France-Presse02-02-2022 06:32

Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency authorization from US health regulators for use of their Covid vaccine for children aged over six months and under five years.

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Africa’s first end-to-end Covid-19 jab plant in South Africa

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2022 14:23

US biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong on Wednesday opened a plant in Cape Town that will be the first in Africa to produce Covid-19 vaccines from start to finish.

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Malema: No South African should be forced to take COVID-19 vaccine

By Samantha Riddle12-01-2022 19:08

EFF leader Julius Malema says citizens should be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccinations, not forced into it.

COVID Delta
Africa News

Rwandans ‘flee’ to DR Congo over Covid vaccine rules

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2022 13:45

Around a hundred Rwandans have crossed to DR Congo in recent days, saying they are fleeing the country because of Covid-19 vaccination rules, local sources said on Wednesday.

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‘Fighting demons’: Cassper Nyovest gets candid about Covid-19 struggle

By Megan van den Heever12-01-2022 13:04

Cassper Nyovest may be a force to be reckoned with in the boxing ring, but the rapper claims that he’s no match for Covid-19 …

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Australia rebuffs ‘unvaccinated’ Novak Djokovic’s visa case

By AFP09-01-2022 15:57

Australia’s government said Novak Djokovic is not vaccinated against Covid-19 and his legal battle to stay in the country should be dismissed.

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US Supreme Court to hear challenges to Covid vaccine mandates

By Agence France-Presse07-01-2022 09:46

The US Supreme Court is to hear challenges on Friday to President Joe Biden’s bid to impose Covid vaccination mandates on millions of American workers.

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Rafael Nadal has NO sympathy for Novak Djokovic: ‘He knew the risks’

By AFP06-01-2022 10:40

Rafael Nadal had little sympathy for rival Novak Djokovic, saying he must face the consequences for not being vaccinated against coronavirus.

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Chilean zoo jabs big cats, orangutan against Covid-19

By Agence France-Presse04-01-2022 11:52

Bengal tiger Charly and Bornean orangutan Sandai, both members of endangered species, have received coronavirus vaccines at a Chilean zoo in a Latin American first.

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Health and Fitness

Study shows J&J Covid booster is highly effective against severe Omicron

By AFP03-01-2022 14:24

A South African study found that a second shot of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine was 85% effective at preventing hospitalisation.

India begins vaccinating teens
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India begins vaccinating teens as Omicron fears rise

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2022 11:16

India extended Covid vaccinations to teens aged 15-18 on Monday, after officials tightened restrictions in big cities to avoid a repeat of last year’s devastating outbreak.

Vaccine booster shots
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Pfizer Covid vaccine booster shot now available for South Africans

By Dean Boyle28-12-2021 12:42

The controversial third vaccine deemed the ‘booster shot’ has arrived in South Africa – here is who is illegible and when you can take your shot.

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Hard truth: Vaccines don’t cause infertility or erectile dysfunction – experts

By Siseko Gwegwe22-12-2021 07:01

SA medical experts have dismissed claims that vaccines cause infertility and erectile dysfunction, and say efficacy has been proven overseas.

Vaccine booster shots
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Vaccine booster shots: When we’ll get them & everything you need to know

By Weekend News Producer18-12-2021 09:25

Vaccine booster shots will be rolled out to South Africans in the coming weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

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