Studies show good immune response to J&J vaccine

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Studies are showing a good immune response to the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.  The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) collaborated with J&J on the investigator-led collaborative Sisonke Study, which saw close to 500 000 healthcare workers receiving the single-dose vaccine under the Sisonke Study. The lead investigator in…
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Police officers to get vaccinated after teachers

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Police officers are next in line to get vaccinated after the inoculation of teachers.This is according to the Health Department’s Dr Nicholas Crisp, who said this second major vaccination programme is now at an advanced stage of planning. “It will be rolled out immediately upon the completion of the teacher…
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Building a digital economy

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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has embarked on a process to develop Data and Cloud Policy as one of the enablers of the digital economy.Addressing the virtual colloquium on the Draft Data and Cloud Policy on Friday, Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, emphasised the importance…
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Suspects arrested for fraudulent vehicle registrations

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Nine suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Central Magistrate’s Court today for their involvement in registering stolen vehicles fraudulently in Gauteng.The suspects, which were arrested on Thursday, are between the ages of 32 and 62-years-old. The Hawks’ integrated team based in Cape Town that includes Serious Organised Crime…
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Lesufi condemns shooting of Buyani Primary School principal

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Jabu Mabuza, describing him as an outstanding business leader. Mabuza, 63, passed away on Wednesday from complications associated with COVID-19. "The President’s thoughts are with Mr Mabuza’s family, friends, business associates, employees and members of his gl... See…
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Western Cape makes submission on plans for Port of Cape Town 

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Western Cape Government makes submission on plans for Port of Cape Town To further address the challenges affecting operational performance at the Port of Cape Town, we have submitted detailed comments to the Port Consultative Committee following the 7th annual Port of Cape Town Port Performance Roadshow which took place on 3 June 2021. The roadshow provided an opportunity…
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Military health practitioners to assist Gauteng

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Government has employed the help of the South African National Defence Force to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Gauteng, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to peak.“After a conversation with the President and the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, we’ve requested additional capacity to assist Gauteng,” said…
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Over 100 houses allocated to District Six claimants

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has announced that 108 housing units has been allocated to District Six claimants as part of Phase three of the District Six Redevelopment Project.In a statement issued on Thursday, Didiza said a total of 139 claimants, who were dispossessed, have received…
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