Published by Kyodo News The following is a chronology of major events related to the Omicron coronavirus variant. Nov. 24, 2021 — South Africa reports new coronavirus variant to World Health Organization. Nov. 25 — South Africa announces it has confirmed new variant. The variant is also detected in neighboring
Published by Kyodo News A new COVID-19 strain detected in South Africa is spreading in Europe as the first cases of the highly infectious variant were confirmed Saturday in Britain, Germany and Italy, prompting many countries inside and outside the region to tighten border controls. The three countries follow Belgium,
Published by Kyodo News A new COVID-19 strain detected in South Africa is spreading in Europe as the first cases of the highly infectious variant were confirmed Saturday in Britain, Germany and Italy, prompting many countries inside and outside the region to tighten border controls. The three countries follow Belgium,
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…
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…