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Kobus Crous’s wife, Lizelle, had arranged for the helicopter to do the fly-past and to hover for a while near his ICU unit – ahead of him having to undergo a tracheostomy, so a tube could be inserted into his windpipe to help him breathe.

Only 52% of white adults SA are willing to get a Covid-19 shot, compared to three-quarters of their black counterparts, researchers from the Human Sciences Research Council and the University of Johannesburg said.

The Western Cape is considering a plan that would require proof that people are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before they are allowed to enter nightclubs and other entertainment venues.

Hot 102.7FM is mourning the passing of Ragani Achary, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications on Sunday afternoon.

The organisations, which are made up of volunteers and business people, began their initiative during the second wave of the pandemic when the need for oxygen increased in Cape Town.

The Covid-19 pandemic and the recent unrest has spiked the number of teachers and pupils suffering from post-traumatic stress and the concern is that they are not getting any help.

The university said as of this month, it had only picked up eight cases of infections from six staff members and two students.

Insurer Sanlam said yesterday that the group saw a 60 percent increase in funeral claims last year, which it attributed largely to the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Ramaphosa, save lives and livelihoods – an alcohol ban will destroy jobs By The Beer Association of South Africa 7h ago Share With President Ramaphosa scheduled to address the nation this evening on new measures to deal with the Covid-19 third wave of infections, the Beer Association of South Africa (BASA) urges government to focus on interventions that protect those most at risk of succumbing to Covid-19, while protecting desperately needed jobs and livelihoods. Critically, our ...

Other political parties invited take part say the EFF march makes no sense during third wave of pandemic where gatherings are limited.