November 26, 2021 – South African Tribune

Lucky draw for those vaccinated by end of the year

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Everyone vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of the year will stand a chance of winning up to R100 000 in a lucky draw managed by the DG Murray Trust, working with the National Department of Health.Winners will receive prizes totalling R2 million in lucky draws to be conducted in…

Premier Alan Winde: Weekly digital press conference 26 Nov

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Media release by Premier Winde at his weekly digital press conference“We urge our excellent scientists to provide clarity, as soon as possible, on the many unknowns regarding the newly identified variant”We note with concern that a new variant, B.1.1.529, has been identified by scientists in South Africa. What is clear…

Minister Ayanda Dlodlo opens 22nd National School of Government Public Sector Trainers Forum, 29 to 30 Nov

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The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will officially open the 22nd Public Sector Trainers Forum (PSTF) hosted by the National School of Government on 29-30 November 2021 in Kempton Park, as part of improving the capacity of the state to deliver services that improve the…

Special Investigating Unit notes articles from Independent Media and Daily News

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SIU cooperating with public protector investigationThe Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has noted with concern concerted effort by Independent Media, in particular journalist Gcwalisile Khanyile and Daily News, to discredit the SIU by publishing a series of malicious news articles. In its latest endeavor to discredit the SIU, Independent Media/Daily News…

Correctional Services launches Festive Season Security Operations

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Correctional Services Acting National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says the department is prepared for any “negative incidents” at correctional facilities across the country.He was speaking during the launch of the department’s Festive Season Security Operations at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape. “[W]e have more than enough evidence, indicating propensity…

Minister Mondli Gungubele on COVID-19 developments

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Statement by Minister in The Presidency Mondli Gungubele on COVID-19 developmentsGovernment urges South Africans to remain vigilant against COVID-19 and play their part in protecting themselves and the broader community by having themselves vaccinated, while scientists investigate a newly identified coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529.The detection by the National Institute for Communicable…

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Questions for oral reply in the National Assembly

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Replies by President Cyril Ramaphosa to questions for oral reply in the National AssemblyQuestion 13 – Load shedding and electricity supplyThe Leader of the Opposition (DA) to ask the President of the Republic:With reference to his recent assertion that the ongoing electricity blackouts, which are being implemented more frequently and…

National Command Council expected to meet

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to convene the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) this Sunday to assess developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of the new B.1.1.529 variant.Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, said in a statement on Friday that the outcomes of that meeting will be “communicated…

Appointment of qualified professionals key to service delivery: Mbalula

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has emphasised the importance of recruiting qualified professionals who will enable government to deliver services efficiently.“Strengthening our capacity to deliver quality services to the citizenry requires of the department and its entities to ensure that professionals with requisite skills, qualifications and drive are recruited,” Mbalula said…

Only 27% of Africa’s health workers fully vaccinated

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Region is ramping up its support to countries to help them escalate the vaccination of health workers against COVID-19.This after preliminary results from the organisation’s research found that just 27% of health workers on the continent are fully vaccinated. WHO Africa Regional Director, Dr…