South African Official News

RAMATLABAMA — Tokelo Winston Frederick Modiboa was arrested on Thursday by the Border Management Authority at the Ramatlabama border post between South Africa and Botswana. Modiboa, sought since November 2022 for his involvement in a COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud, is now one of 21 suspects implicated in…

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly stated that the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) will not mark the end of private healthcare in South Africa. In a recent public communication, he emphasized that the NHI aims to integrate the strengths of both private and public healthcare systems…

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on Wednesday, marking a significant move towards equal healthcare access and addressing disparities within the system. The newly enacted law aims to unify the fragmented healthcare landscape and enhance both efficiency and quality of services across…

Sandton — Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel is overseeing the launch of the Medical Technology (MEDTECH) Master Plan today at the Industrial Development Corporation headquarters. This initiative, driven by industry stakeholders, seeks to chart a growth path for South Africa's burgeoning medical technology sector. According to South African…

The National Department of Health has dismissed circulating reports about a new COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant as outdated and incorrect, addressing concerns as the nation approaches the influenza season. According to South African Government News Agency, there have been misleading social media posts warning of a "deadly and hard-to-detect" COVID-19…

PRETORIA — The Department of Health has publicly addressed and refuted claims propagated by a viral voice note on social media, which falsely alleges that individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 are dying as a result of the vaccine. The voice note, spreading widely across platforms including WhatsApp, inaccurately promotes Nature's Choice…

Addis Ababa - Ethiopia is set to bolster its vaccine production capabilities, as ShieldVax, an enterprise under the Public Enterprises Holding and Administration Agency, plans to deliver fill finish vaccine by 2026 and vaccine drug substance by the end of 2027. This announcement was made by Ethiopia's Health Minister, Lia…

Kalkrand, Namibia - At just 12 years old, Benoni !Oxurus from Kalkrand faces a life markedly different from her peers due to a serious medical condition. Since the age of nine, Benoni has been battling a debilitating illness that started as a rash on her upper lip and has since…

East London, Eastern Cape - The Department of Health is set to host the South African Primary Health Care (SAPHC) conference in East London, Eastern Cape, this week. The event, scheduled for 15 to 16 November 2023, will critically assess South Africa's progress in primary health care (PHC) over the…

Ekurhuleni, South Africa - Residents in the City of Ekurhuleni have been warned to be vigilant when purchasing products from spaza shops, following a series of incidents involving expired or counterfeit goods that have resulted in the death of six children and the hospitalization of several others nationwide.According to South…