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Day: November 28, 2021

WHO says it is not yet clear if Omicron causes more severe disease

Published by Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday that it is not yet clear if the new Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible compared to other SARS-CoV-2 variants or if it causes more severe disease. “Preliminary data suggests that there are increasing rates of

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation, 28 Nov

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 20h00 today, Sunday, 28 November 2021, on developments in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The President’s address follows meetings of the National Coronavirus Command Council, the P…

SA to remain on Alert Level 1

While South Africa will remain on the Coronavirus Alert Level 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on citizens who have not vaccinated to do so immediately.“In taking the decision not to impose further restrictions at this stage, we considered the f…

Police officer to reappear in court

POTCHEFSTROOM – A 41-year-old Sergeant Frederick Wilhelem Barnard is expected to make a second appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 29 November 2021, for damaging essential infrastructure.The Sergeant was remanded in custody for a…

Suspect nabbed for house robbery and theft of motor vehicle

POTCHEFSTROOM – On Thursday, 25 November 2021, Police in Vryburg arrested a 43-year-old man for house robbery and theft of motor vehicle.The man was apprehended following an incident in which a house robbery was allegedly committed in the early hours o…

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