Covid-19: DA wants ad hoc committee to oversee Mabuza's vaccine rollout team

The DA wants an ad hoc committee to oversee Deputy President David Mabuza's inter-ministerial committee which will spearhead the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines. Source

Covid-19: Another 11 381 new cases as SA's total closes in on 1.4m

South Africa's Covid-19 recovery rate has risen above 85% as the country recorded 11 381 new cases on Thursday. Source

Parliament unites in praise of Jackson Mthembu

The death of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, shocked and saddened MPs from both sides of the House. Source

Twist in death of police commander after body of suspect was found in her police vehicle

The suspect was found with bullet wounds to the head on Friday, at 20:00, inside the car, which was parked at a soccer field. Source

Civil Aviation Authority probing Netcare helicopter crash that killed pilot, 4 healthcare workers

The SA Civil Aviation Authority (Sacca) has sent a team to the scene of the fatal helicopter crash in KwaZulu-Natal that claimed the lives of four Netcare healthcare workers and a pilot. Source

Covid-19: Mkhize surveys Limpopo after reports of more dying before being hospitalised

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize visited Limpopo on Wednesday amidst concerns that more people were dying at hospitals. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Africa: WHO Head Tedros Praises Resumed U.S. Commitment to Global Health Cooperation

[WHO] Geneva -- On Thursday 21 January, the day following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, the leading U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, officially participated for the first time in this week's meeting of the WHO Executive Board. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed him - and praised the United States renewed engagement as a member sta Source

Africa: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Remarks at the World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting

[U.S. Department of Health & Human Services] Director-General Dr. Tedros, distinguished representatives, friends and colleagues: Source

Africa: Africa Needs Timely Access to Safe and Effective Covid-19 Vaccines

[WHO] Brazzaville -- While the development and approval of safe and effective vaccines less than a year after the emergence of COVID-19 is a stunning achievement, Africa is in danger of being left behind as countries in other regions strike bilateral deals, driving up prices. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

Apple has reportedly begun testing foldable screen prototypes for upcoming iPhones

Foldable screens for iPhones are being tested by Apple engineers, say reports, but the company hasn't yet decided whether to proceed with the plan. Source

WhatsApp says don't worry about Facebook policy - experts say switch to 'highly trusted' Signal

Although WhatsApp won't share message content, it will share who, where and when you talk to people, experts told Insider. Source

WhatsApp delays new policy change after critics claimed update would turn over user data to Facebook

WhatsApp said the delay is due to "confusion" surrounding the new policy, which it said will "not expand our ability to share data with Facebook." Source

Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial

The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining. Source

Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. Source

Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic

The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Covid: How worrying are the UK, South Africa, and Brazil coronavirus variants?

Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa. Source

Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?

People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules. Source

Covid-19: Scientists challenge 'flawed' lateral flow tests report

They say the devices have a key role to play in the battle against Covid. Source