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Over 50s stand a chance to win R100k if they get vaccinated before Christmas, guaranteed R200 grocery vouchers
The Department of Health will be offering R200 grocery vouchers for South Africans 50 and above as part of the Vooma vaccination drive and will be giving prizes
Omicron: Ramaphosa accuses African countries of acting like colonisers over travel ban
President Ramaphosa has drawn parallels between colonisers and African countries who imposed travel bans on southern African countries, including South Africa.
Mandatory vaccine backlash, public sector unions say no to compulsory jab
The compulsory vaccine announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has been met with resistance from public sector unions who want the jab to remain voluntary.
Where vaccine mandates could be adopted in SA, lobby groups advise government on policy
Lobby groups have made suggestions to the government regarding how the vaccine mandate should be applied, with specific emphasis on keeping it constitutional.
Carl Niehaus calls out President Cyril Ramaphosa for backtracking on mandatory vaccination policy
Carl Niehaus has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa's plans to implement mandatory vaccinations in South Africa. Niehaus says it is against the right of choice.
Omicron's effect on SA's economy: grants, fuel, interest rates, and tourism sector to take a knock
Omicron is predicted to further worsen South Africa's current economic situation, particularly social welfare, interest rates, fuel, and the tourism industry.
Covid19: 2 People tested positive for Omicron variant in Netherlands before South African flights arrived
Authorities from the Netherlands have confirmed the presence of two cases of the Omicron variant in the country before the arrival of flights from South Africa.
Wits Covid19 vaccine mandate established without SRC approval, students clap back at university
Wits' SRC is upset that university management did not consult them before making the decision to institute a vaccine mandate for those who wish to access campus
No unvaccinated people at indoor events, says Professor Abdool Karim, vaccine likely to protect against Omicron
Professor Salim Abdool Karim urges unvaccinated people not to attend indoor gatherings. Evidence shows that vaccinated people have milder symptoms from Omicron.
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