Tag: COVID-19
Here’s why most people aren’t getting jabs
Covid-19 denialists and anti-vaxxers are constantly turning social media into a cesspool of misinformation and conspiracy theories. This is driving vaccine hesitancy and fear-mongering,...
Calls for more long weekends to help boost local tourism industry
There is a possibility of more long weekends on the cards next year, after FlySafair drew up a petition to parliament to move public...
Packed programme at Theatre in the North
There will be something for everyone in the City of Roses at the end of October as the Theatre in the North #1417 will...
Outydste ‘Grey’tness’ word gevier in 2021
Grey Kollege vier nie net hierdie jaar sy 166ste verjaardag nie; die skool se jaarlikse musiekfees is ook 16 jaar oud, ‘n ‘sweet 16’-geleentheid...
No special vaccination sites at schools for teens due to exam...
The department of health says due to preparations for final year examinations, there won’t be any special vaccination sites at schools for teenagers for...
12-17’s can get vaccinated from next week
During the Department of Health’s weekly Covid-19 vaccination briefing on Friday, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla confirmed children aged 12 to 17 can get...
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations on the cards
Business For South Africa (B4SA) this week discussed the legalities, policies and practicalities of mandatory Covid-19 vaccines in the workplace.
In South Africa, Sanlam, Rhino...
They who hesitate are lost – the psychology of vaccine hesitancy...
The World Mental Health Day campaign has chosen ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’ as the theme for 2021. This is partly to raise...
Over 10 million adults in SA now fully vaccinated
South Africa is home to over 10 million adults who are now fully vaccinated as of Monday, 11 October.
This comes after 139 899 either...
Ramaphosa declares election day a public holiday
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the local government election day 01 November a public holiday.
This was announced by the Presidency in a statement,...
Avoiding a second Christmas in lockdown is in our own hands
The department of health couldn’t be any clearer than they have been. The next few months are crucial in the fight against Covid-19 –...
50 top artworks in line for New Breed
A total of 48 artworks by 40 new and upcoming Free State artists are now being showcased as part of the 2021 New Breed...
FS Premier: ‘A #Covid19 milestone reached’
Premier Sisi Ntombela has called on more people to join the vaccination drive after a milestone was reached in the Free State province.
This after...
How to clean your home properly
Covid-19 has made thorough home cleaning more necessary than ever. How should this be done?
With coronavirus lurking, effective cleaning has become even more necessary.
Each room in...
Vaccine certificate: Here’s how to get yours
The National Department of Health quietly rolled out its Covid-19 vaccine certificate system on Tuesday, just days after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced it would...
Lockdown level 1: Here’s what you can and can’t do
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday evening announced the implementation of an adjusted level 1 lockdown.
This follows after South Africa emerged from the third wave of...
Covid wreaks havoc in Cheetahs camp
Covid-19 has wreaked havoc in the Toyota Cheetahs camp over the past week and it has ultimately led to the scheduled Currie Cup match...
Nog ’n Bfn-leerder smaak Laser Run-sukses
Mika-Leigh Strydom (11) van Eunice Girls’ Primary het onlangs aan die Laser Runkampioenskap wat in Egipte plaasgevind het, deelgeneem. Teen alle verwagtinge in, en...
