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- SA considers new restrictions to curb Omicron’s spread November 27, 2021Among the options being considered are ways to try and boost the nation’s vaccination rate
- SA wants countries to reconsider travel bans over Omicron variant November 27, 2021The department of international relations said the travel restrictions were “akin to punishing South Africa”
- 61 travellers from SA in Netherlands test positive for Covid-19 November 27, 2021The Dutch government banned all air travel from Southern Africa early on Friday
- Boris Johnson tries to reassure SA over travel ban November 27, 2021SA has said that the travel ban is unjustified, and Britain did not engage with the country before introducing the flight ban
- Coronavirus command council meeting brought forward as Covid-19 cases spike November 27, 2021The meeting had been scheduled for Sunday amid rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases across the country, particularly in Gauteng
- Health department slams ‘knee-jerk’ travel bans on SA November 27, 2021Early indications are that the Covid-19 vaccines are effective against the new variant, ministerial advisory committee member Prof Ian Sanne said
Mail & Guardian
- As Reserve Bank eyes inflation, jobs suffer November 27, 2021The central bank has been criticised for hiking interest rates to the detriment of employment The post As Reserve Bank eyes inflation, jobs suffer appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- New local app promises regular, effective assessments of students November 27, 2021There have been numerous reports of unethical behaviour during Covid-19, but technology built by local academics now ensures exam conditions are being abided by The post New local app promises regular, effective assessments of students appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Why Ace Magashule witness is refusing to testify November 27, 2021A recording of the Hawks’ interview with a former secretary of the ANC strongman – who faces extradition from the US – gives insight into why the state’s case against him may unravel The post Why Ace Magashule witness is refusing to testify appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Sexual abuse is still rife in Eswatini November 27, 2021The Sexual Offence and Domestic Violence Act was passed but much more needs to be done The post Sexual abuse is still rife in Eswatini appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Poisoned: Tshwane’s boreholes, taps and soil November 27, 2021Foul water runs out of Hammanskraal’s taps and farmers can’t grow crops because the City of Tshwane’s Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant contaminates the soil and groundwater The post Poisoned: Tshwane’s boreholes, taps and soil appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
- Death at the EU border: Migrants pay the price of Belarus’s ‘hybrid warfare’ November 27, 2021Thousands are stuck in no-man’s land between Belarus and Poland, left to fend for themselves in dangerously cold temperatures The post Death at the EU border: Migrants pay the price of Belarus’s ‘hybrid warfare’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Eye Witness News
- Organisations use 16 Days of Activism to throw down challenge to govt November 27, 2021As 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence gets underway, organisations are raising awareness and intensifying campaigns highlighting what's called a 'second pandemic'.
- Travellers scrambling as SA criticises world's punitive reaction to new variant November 27, 2021Dirco says the latest round of travel bans was punishing South Africa for its ability to detect a new COVID variant.
- SA govt complained it's being 'punished' for detecting Omicron COVID-19 variant November 27, 2021Government insisted that South Africa's "capacity to test and its ramped-up vaccination programme, backed up by a world-class scientific community should give our global partners the comfort that we are doing as well as they are in managing the pandemic".
- WC residents urged to vaccinate ahead of festive season November 27, 2021Health officials have indicated that there's early signs of the start of the fourth wave in the Western Cape.
- Work on CT railway delayed, Prasa granted extension to relocate residents November 27, 2021Prasa this week approached the court to seek an extension on Friday's deadline to evict residents on the line to allow for further consultations with the affected communities.
- Matric Rage organisers keeping an eye on COVID-19 developments November 27, 2021Balito Rage is expected to kick off on Tuesday the first of a series of Matric Rage festivals which include Plettenberg Bay and Jeffreys Bay.
News24
- News24.com | Covid-19: Gauteng daily infections top 2 600, as national case numbers climb to 2 958 548 November 27, 2021New Covid-19 infections have continued to climb, with the country recording 3 220 new confirmed cases on Saturday. Gauteng accounted for 82% of the new cases recorded on Saturday.
- News24.com | Hawks officer fined after 'disappearing' with R30 000 meant for sting operation November 27, 2021A Hawks employee has been found guilty of stealing R30 000, which was earmarked for use in a sting operation.
- News24.com | Western Cape farm communities experience more unemployment, GBV than usual due to Covid-19 pandemic November 27, 2021Western Cape farmworkers say the Covid-19 pandemic has made their already difficult situation worse, as unemployment and gender-based violence rises in the community.
- News24.com | Sanef calls for public hearing following disciplinary action against SABC head of news November 27, 2021In a statement, the South African National Editors’ Forum said it had learnt of the SABC's decision to bring disciplinary action against Magopeni for alleged negligence and bringing the public broadcaster into disrepute.
- News24.com | Ballito Rage to go ahead with vaccine certificates and rapid tests, despite new Covid-19 variant November 27, 2021Ballito Rage festival organisers say the festival will go ahead this week, despite concerns of a new Covid-19 variant in circulation.
- News24.com | Covid-19: Joburg mayor turns to experts to plot response to Omicron variant amid fourth wave fears November 27, 2021Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse will be meeting with technical experts following increased numbers of Covid-19 and the identification of the Omicron variant.
AfriForum
- AfriForum se Middelburg-tak skenk 300 kg groente aan tehuis November 26, 2021Die AfriForum-tak in Middelburg het op Vrydag 19 November sowat 300 kg vars groente aan die SAVF tehuis vir bejaardes...
- AfriForum-takke en SAPD verhoog sigbaarheid in Stellenbosch November 26, 2021Die AfriForum-tak in Stellenbosch het op 23 November 2021 saam met die omliggende AfriForum-strukture en SAPD patrollie gery en het...
- Forum Nuus: Die week se Blitsflits November 26, 2021Dit was nog ’n besige week in AfriForum-geledere met baie bedrywighede by die onderskeie takke en twee reuseoorwinnings vir die...
- Wenners van Skolekuns-kompetisie aangewys; kunsuitstalling geopen November 25, 2021AfriForum Sakenetwerk het vandag hul eerste kunsuitstalling in samewerking met AfriForum Teater by dié teater se galery, die Prag en...
- AfriForum Jeug borg bedrag vir herstel van Broekhuizen-graf November 25, 2021AfriForum Jeug het onlangs ’n uitdaging van Quentin Meyer aanvaar om hom te help om ’n erfenis projek aan te...
- AfriForum se Potchefstroom-buurtwag koop eie hommeltuig aan November 25, 2021Die AfriForum-buurtwag in Potchefstroom het op 24 November met groot opgewondenheid hul eie hommeltuig ontvang. Hoewel die buurtwag tot dusvêr...
SA News.gov
- SA engaging countries imposing travel bans November 27, 2021Government says it has noted the announcements by several countries to institute temporary travel restrictions on South Africa and other countries in the region.
- Lucky draw for those vaccinated by end of the year November 26, 2021Everyone vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of the year will stand a chance of winning up to R100 000 in a lucky draw managed by the DG Murray Trust, working with the National Department of Health.
- National Command Council expected to meet November 26, 2021President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to convene the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) this Sunday to discuss developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic – including the emergence of a new variant, B.1.1.529.
- Disappointment following UK travel ban on SA November 26, 2021Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed disappointment at the government of the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to place South Africa on its red list travel ban following the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.
- Correctional Services launches Festive Season Security Operations November 26, 2021Correctional Services Acting National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says the department is prepared for any “negative incidents” at correctional facilities across the country.
- Appointment of qualified professionals key to service delivery: Mbalula November 26, 2021Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has emphasised the importance of recruiting qualified professionals who will enable government to deliver services efficiently.
