South Africa in the news:
- Zoom into SONA 2021: A muted affair?: The traditionally glitzy start to South Africa’s political year at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be a more subdued affair in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Scheduled to take place on …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa halts AstraZeneca jab over new strain: South Africa has put its roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the strain accounts for 90% of …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa suspends AstraZeneca rollout after testing: The Health Minister has played down concerns over the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine after South Africa temporarily halted its rollout of the jab.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Parliamentary oversight: The system is broken and major reforms are needed: Members of Parliament are, after all, democratically elected public servants. They are appointed per the Constitution of South Africa, and before they take up their duties, “they must swear or affirm …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- South Africa suspends roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine but Australia says it’s not concerned: Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt says he is still confident in the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite South Africa’s plans to pause their rollout of the shot.: “South Africa” – BingNews