[allAfrica] The Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 provides less immunity to the Omicron variant than to other major versions of Covid-19, according to laboratory experiments in South Africa.

[Daily Maverick] Problems with accountability -- whether state institutions or individuals -- are hindering efforts to recoup funds stolen through corruption related to personal protective equipment, parliamentary watchdog hears.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa's economy contracted 1.5% in the third quarter (Q3) on a quarter-on-quarter basis, data on Tuesday showed, underlining the period's dismal unemployment numbers and knocking pre-pandemic output levels further out of reach...

[New Zimbabwe] The second edition of the Joburg Shutdown headlined by Zimdancehall superstar; Winky D has been postponed to December 18.

[GroundUp] Does it seem like a lot of your vaccinated friends are infected with Covid? That doesn't mean the vaccines aren't working

[GroundUp] DA's Mat Cuthbert says SIU has already missed a deadline given by the President

[Cameroon Tribune] From the decision, the Black Stars will advance to the last stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

[Daily Maverick] Friday, 10 December 2021 marks 25 years of our country's Constitution. Maverick Citizen will publish articles throughout the week commemorating the occasion with various reflections from ordinary South Africans and civil society. The...

[The Conversation Africa] In February 2021, as the first COVID-19 vaccinations were rolled out to healthcare workers in South Africa, there was a renewed sense of hope in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. At the time there were concerns around vaccine pr...

[The Conversation Africa] The debate about mandatory vaccines has reached fever pitch as efforts to contain COVID-19 accelerate.

[Govt of SA] An update on flooding in Western Cape catchments

[Govt of SA] Delivering what she described as consistent with Premier Maape's strategic direction, the MEC for Finance, Motlalepula Rosho says the 2021 adjustment budget makes provision for job creation and improved service delivery in the current fi...

[Govt of SA] Lecture on Conferment of the Doctorate Honoris Causa from Cheik Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal

[Daily Maverick] On Tuesday, the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court granted bail to the former Gauteng health MEC and ANC chief whip, his wife and other accused in a case dating back more than 10 years.

[Daily Maverick] Nine months into South Africa's coronavirus vaccine roll-out, researchers' observations are clear and conclusive: the jab decreases disease severity. While it does not prevent you from contracting the virus, it can certainly prevent ...

[Daily Maverick] While business, labour, and community representatives have embraced a country-wide mandatory vaccination policy, the government has been on the fence, opting to consult widely before it makes a firm decision. The Cabinet is yet to ma...

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has recorded close to 6 400 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Monday.

[Daily Maverick] Cricket South Africa managed to salvage this summer's marquee tour by India, although they had to make some concessions to ensure the most-watched and richest team in the world would arrive.

[Daily Maverick] Tributes continued to pour in for the former deputy minister of international relations who died on Monday. The Minister of Tourism said that he was 'the best of his generation'.

[SAnews.gov.za] Dikeledi Molobela -- President Cyril Ramaphosa's vision of walking in his mentor's shoes was realised on Monday when he received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Cheikh Anta Diop, during an event held at the university in ...

[SAnews.gov.za] Former Gauteng Health senior and executive officials are among nine suspects expected today to appear before court as police pounce on those who allegedly fleeced the department of R221 million, between 2006 and 2010.

[SAnews.gov.za] Dikeledi Molobela -- President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave disappointment at rich countries who have hoarded the much-needed COVID-19 vaccines.

[SAnews.gov.za] Dikeledi Molobela -- Peace and stability will remain elusive if African countries do not stand in unison and address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic effectively.

[SAnews.gov.za] The former struggle stalwart, fondly known as 'Ebie' served as the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation between 2009 and 2014.

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has called on the department to plan and identify what is most important and urgent that can be addressed with the available resources within reasonable time.

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says non-payment of suppliers by government departments impacts negatively on businesses.

[Nyasa Times] South Africa have dented Malawi's netball title hopes in the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Under-20 Games in Maseru, Lesotho with a 41-39 loss on Monday.

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says as the Commission they would like to awaken those who have assumed power in the new municipal councils and how they deliver services to the electorates.

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and struggle veteran, Ebrahim Ebrahim, following his passing on Monday.

[SAnews.gov.za] Marking of the 2021 National Senior Certificate examinations, which concluded without major incidents that could compromise the examination as a whole, will begin on Wednesday.