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Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

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Mounting evidence shows that Covid-19 leaves its mark on the brain

By Ziyad Al-Aly 26 Mar 2024

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R113.2m Gauteng Health PPE tender declared invalid

21 Feb 2024

International efforts should prioritise equitable access to vaccines. Immanuel A.Afolabi/Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The impact of Covid-19 has been lower in Africa. We explore the reasons

Alex Ezeh, Michael Silverman & Saverio Stranges 18 Aug 2021

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Credit ratings are punishing poorer countries for investing more in healthcare during the pandemic

Ramya Vijaya 17 Aug 2021

Some of the most vulnerable are yet to receive their first dose. Hanna Kuprevich/Alamy Stock Photo

Covid-19: WHO calls for moratorium on booster shots - is it justifiable?

Jonathan Pugh, Dominic Wilkinson & Julian Savulescu 16 Aug 2021

Dr Susan Vosloo. Source: Facebook

Medical community slams top heart surgeon's anti-vaxx comments

16 Aug 2021

Professor Felicity Burt

New variants of Covid-19 may prolong the duration of the virus

13 Aug 2021

Hard lessons learned during SA's alcohol prohibition

Hard lessons learned during SA's alcohol prohibition

Zoleka Lisa 13 Aug 2021

Dr Ntuthuko Bhengu, former HMI panel member

How private healthcare reform can smooth the transition to NHI

13 Aug 2021

Groote Schuur is one of South Africa’s biggest teaching hospitals. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Covid-19: A glimpse behind the scenes at Groote Schuur Hospital

James Stent 12 Aug 2021

Vaccine mandates are being debated all over the world. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images

Why Covid-19 vaccines should be mandatory in South Africa

Keymanthri Moodley 11 Aug 2021

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Vaccine denialism kills: Mail & Guardian has let down its readers

Nathan Geffen and Mia Malan 10 Aug 2021

Dr Rajesh Patel, head, health systems strengthening, BHF

Medical aids can't push up premiums for not being vaxxed

6 Aug 2021

If South Africa continues vaccinating at current rates, it would take over two years to reach the targeted coverage of 67% of the population. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images

How the private sector can support South Africa's Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Carmen S Christian 5 Aug 2021

Barbie debuts dolls in likeness of Covid-19 frontline workers

Barbie debuts dolls in likeness of Covid-19 frontline workers

5 Aug 2021

Performing in a pandemic: Bonitas announces healthy annual results

Performing in a pandemic: Bonitas announces healthy annual results

Bonitas 5 Aug 2021

PinkDrive, corporate SA join hands to roll out vaccination programme to rural communities

PinkDrive, corporate SA join hands to roll out vaccination programme to rural communities

4 Aug 2021

The best hope of beating the pandemic is to vaccinate as many people as soon as possible. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images

Covid-19 herd immunity? It's not going to happen, so what next?

Shabir A Madhi 4 Aug 2021

African countries must include all migrant populations in their vaccination plans. Thierry/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Excluding migrants undermines the success of Covid-19 vaccine rollouts

Rebecca Walker, Jo Vearey & Nicholas Maple 2 Aug 2021

South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout is picking up pace. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images

Reluctant to be vaccinated for Covid-19? Here are 6 myths you can put to rest

30 Jul 2021

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DBE sets record straight on teachers who are not vaccinated

29 Jul 2021

Source: ©Artem Samokhvalov

The race is on to recover looted vaccines and medicine

Jan-Harm Swanepoel 29 Jul 2021

SA plans R36bn in relief measures over Covid-19, unrest

SA plans R36bn in relief measures over Covid-19, unrest

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 28 Jul 2021

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Study: Lower antibody activity against delta variant at single dose - but vaccines still work

Zania Stamataki 28 Jul 2021

PRofessor Glenda Gray, CEO, SAMRC

J&J single-dose vaccine effective against Delta variant

26 Jul 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa

SA moves to Adjusted Alert Level 3

26 Jul 2021

Source: ©Romolo Tavani

We created a tool to help predict Covid-19 increases in African countries

Steven J Schiff, Andrew Geronimo, Claudio Fronterre & Paddy Ssentongo 23 Jul 2021

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Exploring the important lessons about global cooperation in public health

Wafaie Fawzi, Tang Kun & Alex Taylor 22 Jul 2021

Biovac to manufacture Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for Africa

21 Jul 2021

Treasury considering return of Covid-19 R350 grant

Treasury considering return of Covid-19 R350 grant

Liezl Human 21 Jul 2021

Covid hub drives education and vaccination

Covid hub drives education and vaccination

Bonitas 20 Jul 2021

NWU harnesses ozone technology as cost-effective Covid-19 combatant

NWU harnesses ozone technology as cost-effective Covid-19 combatant

North-West University (NWU) 20 Jul 2021

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Source: ©Franco Volpato

Credit ratings are punishing poorer countries for investing more in healthcare during the pandemic

Ramya Vijaya 17 Aug 2021

Some of the most vulnerable are yet to receive their first dose. Hanna Kuprevich/Alamy Stock Photo

Covid-19: WHO calls for moratorium on booster shots - is it justifiable?

Jonathan Pugh, Dominic Wilkinson & Julian Savulescu 16 Aug 2021

Dr Susan Vosloo. Source: Facebook

Medical community slams top heart surgeon's anti-vaxx comments

16 Aug 2021

Professor Felicity Burt

New variants of Covid-19 may prolong the duration of the virus

13 Aug 2021

Hard lessons learned during SA's alcohol prohibition

Hard lessons learned during SA's alcohol prohibition

Zoleka Lisa 13 Aug 2021

Dr Ntuthuko Bhengu, former HMI panel member

How private healthcare reform can smooth the transition to NHI

13 Aug 2021

Groote Schuur is one of South Africa’s biggest teaching hospitals. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Covid-19: A glimpse behind the scenes at Groote Schuur Hospital

James Stent 12 Aug 2021

Vaccine mandates are being debated all over the world. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images

Why Covid-19 vaccines should be mandatory in South Africa

Keymanthri Moodley 11 Aug 2021

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Vaccine denialism kills: Mail & Guardian has let down its readers

Nathan Geffen and Mia Malan 10 Aug 2021

Dr Rajesh Patel, head, health systems strengthening, BHF

Medical aids can't push up premiums for not being vaxxed

6 Aug 2021

If South Africa continues vaccinating at current rates, it would take over two years to reach the targeted coverage of 67% of the population. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images

How the private sector can support South Africa's Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Carmen S Christian 5 Aug 2021

Barbie debuts dolls in likeness of Covid-19 frontline workers

Barbie debuts dolls in likeness of Covid-19 frontline workers

5 Aug 2021

Performing in a pandemic: Bonitas announces healthy annual results

Performing in a pandemic: Bonitas announces healthy annual results

Bonitas 5 Aug 2021

PinkDrive, corporate SA join hands to roll out vaccination programme to rural communities

PinkDrive, corporate SA join hands to roll out vaccination programme to rural communities

4 Aug 2021

The best hope of beating the pandemic is to vaccinate as many people as soon as possible. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images

Covid-19 herd immunity? It's not going to happen, so what next?

Shabir A Madhi 4 Aug 2021

African countries must include all migrant populations in their vaccination plans. Thierry/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Excluding migrants undermines the success of Covid-19 vaccine rollouts

Rebecca Walker, Jo Vearey & Nicholas Maple 2 Aug 2021

South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout is picking up pace. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images

Reluctant to be vaccinated for Covid-19? Here are 6 myths you can put to rest

30 Jul 2021

Source: Artem Podrez from

DBE sets record straight on teachers who are not vaccinated

29 Jul 2021

Source: ©Artem Samokhvalov

The race is on to recover looted vaccines and medicine

Jan-Harm Swanepoel 29 Jul 2021

SA plans R36bn in relief measures over Covid-19, unrest

SA plans R36bn in relief measures over Covid-19, unrest

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 28 Jul 2021

NIAID/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

Study: Lower antibody activity against delta variant at single dose - but vaccines still work

Zania Stamataki 28 Jul 2021

PRofessor Glenda Gray, CEO, SAMRC

J&J single-dose vaccine effective against Delta variant

26 Jul 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa

SA moves to Adjusted Alert Level 3

26 Jul 2021

Source: ©Romolo Tavani

We created a tool to help predict Covid-19 increases in African countries

Steven J Schiff, Andrew Geronimo, Claudio Fronterre & Paddy Ssentongo 23 Jul 2021

Source: ©tashatuvango

Exploring the important lessons about global cooperation in public health

Wafaie Fawzi, Tang Kun & Alex Taylor 22 Jul 2021

Biovac to manufacture Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for Africa

21 Jul 2021

Treasury considering return of Covid-19 R350 grant

Treasury considering return of Covid-19 R350 grant

Liezl Human 21 Jul 2021

Covid hub drives education and vaccination

Covid hub drives education and vaccination

Bonitas 20 Jul 2021

NWU harnesses ozone technology as cost-effective Covid-19 combatant

NWU harnesses ozone technology as cost-effective Covid-19 combatant

North-West University (NWU) 20 Jul 2021

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Vaccinations for ECD sector kicks off

19 Jul 2021

A nurse prepares a dose of the Sinopharm coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine at Wilkins Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, March 24, 2021. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Vaccine-starved Namibia receives Sinopharm boost

19 Jul 2021

Legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola dies of Covid-19

Legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola dies of Covid-19

16 Jul 2021

Funeral workers wearing personal protective equipment carry a casket during the burial of a Covid-19 victim, amid a nationwide coronavirus disease (Covid-19) lockdown, at the Olifantsvlei cemetery, south-west of Joburg, South Africa 6 January, 2021. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Covid-19 deaths in Africa surge 43% week-on-week, WHO says

16 Jul 2021

Increasing vaccination calls for a targeted approach. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africans are keener to get vaccinated. But many still need to be convinced

15 Jul 2021

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Violent riots affect vaccine rollout, distribution of chronic meds

14 Jul 2021

How to revive African tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic

14 Jul 2021

A healthcare worker assists a patient being treated at a makeshift hospital run by charity organisation The Gift of the Givers, during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 11, 2021. Reuters/ Sumaya Hisham

In South African Covid-19 ward, medics battle worst infection wave yet

Sisipho Skweyiya 13 Jul 2021

Celebrity chef Lesego Semenya dies of Covid-19

Celebrity chef Lesego Semenya dies of Covid-19

13 Jul 2021

The research was conducted at the Zambia University Teaching Hospital morgue. Salim Dawood/AFP via Getty Images

Latest data from Lusaka morgue analysis shows spike in Covid-19 deaths

Christopher J Gill 12 Jul 2021

Alcohol industry bemoans lack of engagement as booze ban extended

Alcohol industry bemoans lack of engagement as booze ban extended

12 Jul 2021

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