By Kaya 959 News Unemployed educators in the country say they are planning a March to the Union buildings over the lack of teaching jobs in the country. The teachers are accusing the National Education Department of hiring people who pay bribes for teaching positions. Spokesperson for the group, Noah Makole, says the provincial department has not responded to its two memorandums. Makole says young educators should be given a […]
By Tamlyn Canham Exactly one year today South Africa recorded its first case of COVID-19. A 38-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal who travelled to Italy tested positive for the virus. Shortly after, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country would go into lockdown. While many expected the lockdown to last a few weeks, 12 months later, SA and the rest of the world are still fighting the pandemic. Health officials started the […]
By Kaya 959 News Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande says scientists have established that people infected with the 501Y.V2 variant have protection from previous and current COVID-19 variants. Nzimande says this is because the variant generates immune responses that neutralise itself and other SARS leniencies. The minister, along with Health minister Zweli Mkhize, delivered the latest scientific findings on the 501Y.V2 variant during a virtual briefing on Wednesday. 501Y.V2 […]
By Kaya 959 News Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize is concerned about a possible third wave of COVID-19 infections post-Easter holidays. The Easter period is a time where most South Africans visit family members and attend mass church gatherings. The minister says the immediate focus for 2021 should be centered on the vaccination of high-risk groups. The country continues to roll out its vaccinations, which began in February. Over 73,000 […]