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80 Covid deaths recorded, 39 371 Phase Two vaccinations so far Updated Newswatch Share this: According to the latest Covid-19 statistics, 80 more people in South Africa died after they contracted the virus.  MICHELE SPATARI / AFP The Health Ministry's recorded another 2 355 new infections.  Gauteng has the highest number of active cases at over 8 000, followed by the Northern Cape at 6 200 and the Free State at almost 6 000.  "The total vaccinated under the Sisonke Programme is 479 768. These vaccinations were with the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and are therefore completed vacc...

R1.35 bn set aside to get uninsured workers jabbed Updated Gcinokuhle Malinga Share this: The Department of Labour says it's put money aside to help three million workers to get the Covid-19 jab. iStock The department has set aside R1.35 billion to finance vaccines for workers who don't have medical aid cover. It hopes this will contribute to the government's plan to inoculate 75% of the population. The department says this will help ensure that a significant number of part-time workers get vaccinated instead of dealing with resultant claims. Acting spokesperson Musa Zondi says plans are al...