SA’s favourite tannie, Evita Bezuidenhout, was among the first in the Swartland sub-district of the Western Cape to receive the vaccine jab.

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has said they’d continue ramping up vaccinations and eventually reach their target

President Cyril Ramaphosa said so far, three million people have registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced 4 424 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday 27 May, with 93 more deaths resulting from the virus.

The province will try its best to strike a balance between helping those with appointments and attending to walk-ins at vaccination sites.

Whether one needs an appointment SMS to get vaccinated or not has been on the lips of many but we’re here to clear that up for you.

‘Vaccines may be a light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot be blinded by that light,’ the World Health Organisation said.

With Phase Two of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, libraries in the will step in to help the elderly ensure that they get their jab.

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Tuesday said it was “pleased with the start of the vaccination rollout programme” in the province.

Residents of South Africa, aged 60 and older, can register for the COVID-19 vaccine online via the EVDS from 16 April.

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom voiced outrage over vaccine inequality and called on rich countries to donate doses to poorer countries before vaccinating children and low-risk individuals.

So far, over 430 000 healthcare workers have been administered the Johnson and Johnson vaccine

If you’ve registered for a vaccination in the Western Cape, you should start to receive a SMS in the next two to three weeks.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, the ‘world’s richest doctor’ AND Wits University alumni, has given his home country a cash injection for future vaccine development.

The data breakdown by province is gripping: Something has spooked the Western Cape, but those in Limpopo have said ‘Thuma Mina’ to get their COVID vaccine.

We’ve heard of vaccines for influenza… but for influencers? This is new to us, and many South Africans are looking past the merits of the campaign…

Here’s how you can register via WhatsApp or SMS to get the COVID-19 vaccine jab during phase two of SA’s vaccine roll-out.

The general public will finally be able to get their vaccines in the coming days – and after waiting for so long, it seems like we’ve finally caught a break…

Is this the moment the COVID-19 virus is conquered? Yes and no, but the lifting of patent rights is a critical step forward.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his administration’s support for a global waiver on patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines. The terms will be negotiated with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in due course.

An individual that arrived from India recently tested positive for COVID-19. The NICD said that the B.1.617 variant has not been detected yet.

South Africa’s first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Sunday and many more are expected in the coming weeks.

The City of Cape Town urged all residents 60 and older to register for the vaccine at its facilities if they do not have internet access.

As South Africa looks to intensify its vaccine rollout, tourism officials may soon be able to skip the queue and receive the jab first.

The Limpopo Health Department will assist the elderly in registering for the COVID-19 vaccine. Online registration is open to those over 60.