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As the Western Cape strives to get 70% of its population inoculated by December, the province’s Health Department has launched its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) mobile vaccination project: Vaxi Taxi.

The plan to roll out Merck & Co's promising antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 risks repeating the inequities of vaccine distribution, potentially leaving the nations with the greatest need once again at the back of the line, international health groups say.

Fringe conspiracy theorists still continue to drive a significant amount of anti-vaccination rhetoric, followed by posts on vaccine hesitancy and vaccine scepticism.

South Africa reported 414 new Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths on Sunday, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said in a statement.

South Africa reported 619 new Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said in a statement.

Urgent call for blood donations in Western Cape amid the decline in blood supply.

Pope Francis said he realises some people, including within the Church, consider him to be ’a pest’ for defending the poor and most vulnerable, but that it won't stop him as it is part of Christianity.

While Covid-19 has cast a shadow over this cause, Department of Agricultural Economics Professor at Stellenbosch University, Andre Jooste, said it is critical to celebrate World Food Day in order to narrow the continent's food security gap.

Western Cape Premier calls for clarification on the extension of the National State of Disaster for the country’s recovery and employment creation sectors.

South Africa reported 648 new Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said in a statement.