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Pharmaceutical Company Biovac Says They Can Make Up To 30 Million Doses Of Covid- 19 Vaccine

As many as 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine can be produced by Cape Town-based pharmaceutical company, Biovac, its CEO Dr Morena Makhoana says. Biovac is part-owned by government. Makhoana said that Biovac is still engaged in talks with…

Health February 12, 2021

Analogue TV Transmitters To Be Switched Off In March

The national switch-off process of analogue television transmitters will get underway in March 2021. The analogue switch-off will see the…

News February 12, 2021

Clint Brink Goes On A Racism Rant

Singer and actor Clint Brink took to Instagram to talk on his observations on racism. He posted an image of…

Entertainment February 11, 2021

“Bojanala Alone Have Lost Over R600 Million” Tourism Deputy Minister Talks On Impact Of Covid-19 On Tourism Sector

Deputy Tourism Minister Fish Mahlalela said the impact of Covid-19, accompanied by the hard lockdown, severely affected the tourism sector both locally…

Health February 10, 2021

US Exempts Some South Africans From Blanket Travel Ban

The US State Department has confirmed that it exempts certain South Africans from its blanket travel ban. At the end of January, the Biden administration announced that no-one from our shores could visit America unless they were a US citizen.…

News February 5, 2021

Government Shows Signs Of Ending Alcohol Ban

The South African government has shown signs of ending the nationwide alcohol sale ban soon. On Saturday at a gathering…

Business February 2, 2021

Computicket Founder, Percy Tucker, Dies At Age 92

The Founder of Computicket Percy Tucker has died at age 92. The news was announced on his website PercyTurker.com. Tucker devoted his…

News February 2, 2021

Dubai Introduces Travel Restriction Barring Entry of South African Travellers

Dubai has barred entry to any traveller who has been in South Africa within the 10 days before their arrival. Emirates…

Business January 22, 2021

Toy Gun Wielding Robber in Johannesburg Shot Dead by Motorist With Real Gun

When a would-be robber planned his day on Tuesday, little did he know that someone would call his bluff and end his life. The robber identified his victim – a motorist stuck in Johannesburg traffic, and brandished a toy gun…

Crime January 22, 2021

Retailer Mr Price Records Higher Market Share Despite Pandemic

South African retailer Mr Price has reported a larger market share despite the Covid- 19 pandemic. The second wave of…

Business January 22, 2021

More Countries Restrict Flights To and From South Africa

Several countries have imposed travel bans on South Africa after a new, more infectious SARS-CoV-2 mutation was confirmed in mid-December.…

Business January 22, 2021

PwC Report: South Africa’s Non- Executive Directors Earn Over R1 Million Annually

Professional services company PwC has published its report on South African non-executive directors for 2021, highlighting how much top board…

Business January 22, 2021

South Africa’s Top Producer of Spirits, Wines and Ciders Invests In Dagga-based Products’ Market

Distell has bought a 20% stake in a SA producer of dagga-based oils, teas and skincare items. Distell is a top producer of spirits, wines and ciders and owns popular brands like Savanna, Hunter’s, Klipdrift, Sedgwick’s Old Brown, Nederburg and J.C.…

Business January 21, 2021