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
Published by NJ.com New Jersey on Sunday reported another 1,599 COVID-19 cases and four confirmed deaths, while statewide coronavirus hospitalizations were above 800 for the seventh straight day. The state’s seven-day average for new positive tests increased to 1,809, up 10% from a week ago and up 58% from a
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…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all those countries that have imposed travel bans on South Africa and other Southern African countries to urgently reverse their decisions.He urged them to lift the travel bans they have imposed before any furthe…
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic Union Buildings, TshwaneMy Fellow South Africans,Earlier this week, our scientists identified a new variant of the coronavirus that causes the CO…
DIEPSLOOT – All communities serviced by Diepsloot Police Station are advised that the station has been temporarily closed for decontamination after one of its members tested positive for COVID-19.Diepsloot Police Station will be serving all its clients…
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…
PARKTOWN – The relentless efforts of police to ensure that victims of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide get justice, continue to bare fruits.This week, a 55-year-old woman received a life sentence for raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged man at hi…
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…
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…