November 10, 2021

‘Don’t fear vaccine side effects, fear COVID-19’: SAHPRA

Medical experts say it is beneficial to take the COVID-19 vaccine, as they try to address vaccine hesitancy.According to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA) Pharmacovigilance Manager, Mafora Matlala, adverse side effects i…

Lamola talks tough on errant officials

Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, says the department is pursuing disciplinary action against alleged errant officials “without fear or favour”.He was speaking during an appearance before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and …

Justice department on an ‘upward trend’ – Minister Lamola

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says despite the challenging circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the department is working to ensure that it fully delivers and implements its plans for improved service delivery.H…

Creecy emphasises importance of addressing climate change

With the African continent facing the full impact of the climate emergency, the region cannot delay its climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy. “For Africa, as a region …

Bomb Wounds 11 University Students in Cameroon

A homemade bomb thrown through the roof of a university lecture hall wounded 11 students on Wednesday, the vice chancellor said, in an English-speaking region of Cameroon in the grip of a bloody separatist conflict.University of Buea vice-chancellor Ho…

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