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The Solidarity Research Institute found in a comprehensive scientific report that vaccines are an effective and safe way to end the Covid-19 pandemic.
Following his hospitalisation, City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has died after contracting Covid-19.
“The number of SA’s who receive social grants has increased prodigiously over the last 20 years, and this is one of the greatest risks to the country.”
South Africa’s High Court rejected an application by former President Jacob Zuma, who was convicted of contempt of court last week.
A South African Court upheld a decision by the ruling party to suspend its secretary-general Ace Magashule.
Transaction Capital announced an accelerated book build raising over R1bn in order to finance control of WeBuyCars.
Africa “has struggled to procure vaccines and deliveries from Covax have fallen short of projections after India halted exports,” says Bloomberg.
AngloGold appointed former BHP Group Alberto Calderon to its top job, ending a nearly year-long head hunt that’s weighed on its shares.
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority said Interpol issued red notices for two Gupta brothers wanted in connection with corruption.
“Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has taken measures to cut costs and find green funding to reduce the company’s reliance on government support.”