Viasen Soobramoney

Content Editor, IOL Current Affairs

Kenneth Kaunda was truly a man of the people, says Mac Maharaj

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Mac Maharaj and his family spent a part of their lives living in Zambia and witnessed first hand the now famous ‘Kaunda hospitality’ that leaders of Southern African ...

Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda has died aged 97

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The late Kenneth Kaunda was the first democratically elected president of Zambia.

Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda has died aged 97

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The late Kenneth Kaunda was the first democratically elected president of Zambia.

What exactly is the point of the Pan-African Parliament?

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Given the extreme challenges facing the continent, the behaviour on display at the Pan-African Parliament is rather selfish, writes Viasen Soobramoney.

Russian and Chinese vaccines still on the cards for SA – Dhlomo

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Move to introduce Russian and Chinese vaccines could help accelerate access to life-saving vaccines, says a health portfolio committee chairperson.

Russian and Chinese vaccines still on the cards for SA – Dhlomo

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Move to introduce Russian and Chinese vaccines could help accelerate access to life-saving vaccines, says a health portfolio committee chairperson.

SA’s decision to suspend J&J vaccine rollout unfortunate, says Prof Madhi

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Professor Schabir Madhi said the situation was unfortunate given that South Africa was limited in its choice and access to Covid-19 vaccines.

Health minister to announce SA’s response to J&J vaccine blood clot fears

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Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize will make an announcement at 7pm on SA’s response after health authorities advised on the temporary suspension of the Johnson & Johnson ...

Mkhize to announce SA’s response to J&J vaccine blood clot fears

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Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize will make an announcement at 7pm on SA’s response after health authorities advised on the temporary suspension of the Johnson & Johnson ...

US health authorities recommend pausing use of J&J Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot fears

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The US Centers for Disease Control and the FDA have recommended a pause to the issuing of the J&J Covid-19 vaccine over ’potentially dangerous' blood clotting concerns. ...

New batch of J&J Covid-9 vaccines has arrived

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A new batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccines landed in the country on Monday, before the expected roll out of phase 2 of the country's vaccination drive.

City residents ’stock-piling’ booze ahead of possible alcohol ban for Easter period

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An alcohol ban may be on the cards for the Easter holidays as government looks to pull out all the stops to reduce the risk of a possible third wave.

Alcohol ban for Easter period ’will happen’, say sources

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Alcohol ban on the cards for the Easter holidays as government looks to pull out all the stops to reduce the risk of a possible third wave.

Covid-19 in SA: 965 new cases, 15 deaths

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South Africa’s Covid-19 death toll grew to 52 633 on Sunday, the Department of Health said in its daily update.

Brace for Covid-19 perfect storm, warns expert

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The Easter holidays coupled with the lag in vaccinations and the upcoming winter season could have devastating effects on the country and is a serious cause for ...

Easter weekend: Brace for the Covid-19 perfect storm

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Arrogance, poor decision-making and a ’non-existent’ vaccine strategy are some of the key ingredients for SA’s impending Covid-19 perfect storm, according to leading ...

Covid-19 vaccines to arrive in SA on Monday

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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the first Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in South Africa on Monday.

Former Chatsworth councillor, Brandon Pillay off to parliament

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Brandon Pillay is set to take up a seat in the National Assembly representing the ANC after being sworn in on Wednesday

Kingpin to be buried in ’diamond studded casket’

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Alleged gangster and drug lord Yaganathan Pillay, also known as “Teddy Mafia”, will be buried in a “diamond”-studded casket in a funeral costing almost R300 000. ...

No expense spared for Teddy Mafia’s funeral as family orders ’diamond’ studded casket

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Alleged gangster and drug lord Yaganthan Pillay, also known as ‘Teddy Mafia’, will be buried in a ‘diamond’ studded casket in a funeral costing almost R300 000. ...

’South Africans will not be able to import Covid-19 vaccines in their personal capacity’

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South Africans will not be able to import Covid-19 vaccines in their personal capacities even if they have the means to do so. This is according to the Health Ministry’s,Dr ...

Government aiming to vaccinate 67% of SA for Covid-19, says Mkhize

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Government is aiming to vaccinate 67% of the country’s population against Covid-19 to achieve herd immunity, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday. This equates ...

Front-line health workers will get access to Covid vaccine first - Mkhize

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Health minister says the government will target 67% of the country’s population to achieve herd immunity.

Frontline health workers will get access to Covid-19 vaccine first, says Mkhize

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As part of government’s vaccine strategy, frontline health workers will get access to the vaccine first, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday.

Durban crematorium extends working hours as bodies pile up

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The Clare Estate Umgeni Hindu Crematorium usually conducted an average of eight cremations a day pre Covid-19. That number has increased to 27 cremations per day ...

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