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Professor Shabir Madhi Supplied: Wits University Top scientist argues that South Africa is only experiencing the first wave of the global Covid-19 pandemic.South Africa has just breached 100 000 cases of Covid-19.The peak of infections is dependent on the behaviour of South Africans, Professor Madhi argues.South Africa is only experiencing the first Covid-19 wave and…

As South Africa surpasses the 100 000 infection mark, viral spread through community transmission is likely to increase exponentially. With it comes an urgent need for the government to regain a societal compact through coherent messaging and consistency, predictability and rationality in regulation, writes Vanessa Banton.Monday marked 110 days since South Africa recorded its first case of…

Gauteng health department closely monitoring positive cases at mental health facilities.Multiple cases have been recorded at the department's facilities as well as three contracted facilities.This comes as the province has recorded just over 20 000 cases.The Gauteng Department of Health says it is closely monitoring Covid-19 cases at mental health institutions, after three department facilities…

A Chinese state-owned vaccine developer secured regulatory approval to test its coronavirus shots in the United Arab Emirates, making it one of the first among a slew of global efforts to get the greenlight for the final stage of human trials. Beijing-based China National Biotec Group Co. was awarded approval on Tuesday to conduct Phase…

The new 3 300-bed field hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, built in partnership with car manufacturer VWSA, the German government and provincial and local governments. (Tweeted by @GermanEmbassySA) A shortage of doctors and nurses, and a lack of resources, could have a catastrophic impact on the way the Eastern Cape deals with an increase…