The two organizations say they are seeking to prevent the ‘potential abuse of government power’ as it relates to the buying and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.

Nearly 7 million tests for COVID-19 have been conducted since the first case was detected in March 2020

The number of people who have succumbed to COVID-19 in the country is eerily approaching the 30 000 mark

The latest development comes as the country is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 infections and amid speculation that more stringent lockdown restrictions can be expected

The Witbank Hospital in Mpumalanga has launched an investigation into a foetus which went missing

The health ministry said it would continue assessing whether people are adhering to the necessary COVID-19 health protocols and determine whether tighter restrictions should be implemented

At least 61 healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal have contracted COVID-19

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has expressed concern over the rise in new COVID-19 infections, which come days after he announced that the country was experiencing a second wave

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said they had recorded a high number of COVID-19 infections amongst people aged between 15-19, in the previous two days

World Stroke Day is observed on 29 October in order to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of strokes.

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Marking this important day also serves as a call for all South Africans to wash their hands regularly.

Health minister Zweli Mkhize said while the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 remains, the country would be well prepared for it

South Africa recorded the largest number of infections in Africa, with more than 4.1 million people tested out of a population of 59 million.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 661 936 as of Monday 21 September 2020.

The Eastern Cape health department has said it would not be challenging the decision

The Eastern Cape Health Department found itself at the receiving end of some backlash over the project to provide 100 scooters, meant to transport patients

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 655 572 as of Thursday 17 September 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 639 362 as of Monday 7 September 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 630 595 as of Wednesday 2 September 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 620 132 as of Friday 28 August 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 618 286 as of Thursday 27 August 2020.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 1 567 new cases since Monday. The recovery rate is now 84%.

Despite the Labour Court ruling that the demonstrations at the National Health Laboratory Service were illegal, Nehawu members gathered outside the state lab in Johannesburg

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 611 450 as of Monday 24 August 2020.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 3 398 new cases since Thursday. The recovery rate is now 82%.

The Department of Health said the recruitment was part of the biggest medical intern allocation programme in history

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 596 060 as of Wednesday 19 August 2020.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 2 541 new cases since Sunday. The recovery rate is now 80%.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 6 275 new cases since Monday. The recovery rate is now 79%.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 568 919 as of Wednesday 12 August 2020.

South Africa’s caseload now stands at 563 598 confirmed cases, along with 10 621 deaths and 417 200 recoveries.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 553 188 as of Saturday 8 August 2020.

There has been quite some controversy around North West field hospitals. The health ministry has responded, setting the record straight.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 538 184 as of Thursday 6 August 2020.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 4 456 new cases; the recovery rate now stands at 69.8%.

Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba said they would be taking action against the official.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 10 107 new cases and 148 deaths since Friday.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 11 014 new cases since Wednesday.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 11 046 new cases since Wednesday.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 471 123 as of Wednesday 29 July 2020.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 7 232 new cases since Monday.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane gave an update on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the province recording the third highest number of cases

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 12 204 new cases since Friday.

The Ministry of Health reports that South Africa’s caseload increased with 13 944 new cases since Thursday.

As of Friday, 24 July 2020, KZN has recorded more than 53 000 cases of the coronavirus, after 13 000 infections were reported in a week

The NICD reports that SA’s caseload increased with 13 104 new cases with the last 24 hours.

Mkhize has urged all health workers in Eastern Cape to focus on defeating the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the predicted peak in August.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize reminded South Africans to remain focused and disciplined in fighting COVID-19. He says fatigue has set in.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 337 594, along with 4 804 deaths and 178 183 recoveries.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa are at 287 796 as of Monday 13 July 2020.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 250 687, along with 3 860 deaths and 118 232 recoveries.

The procurement process — which wasn’t sanctioned by the national department of health — is currently under investigation.

Despite a milestone in tests conducted, it was also announced that COVID-19 cases spiked by 13 674 in 24 hours.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 224 665, along with 3 600 deaths and 106 842 recoveries.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 215 855 as of Tuesday 7 July 2020.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 205 721, along with 3 310 deaths and 97 848 recoveries.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 177 124 as of Friday 3 July 2020.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 168 061, along with 2 844 deaths and 81 999 recoveries.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 151 209 as of Tuesday 30 June.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the COVID-19 numbers in Gauteng are ‘locking up’ faster than anticipated. Here’s why.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 131 800, along with 2 413 deaths and 67 094 recoveries.

The total number of COVID-19 cases are at 118 375 as of Thursday 25 June. A total of 1 460 012 tests have been conducted to date.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 97 302, along with 1 930 deaths and 51 608 recoveries.

COVID-19 cases increased by 4 966 on Saturday 20 June. A total of 1 293 608 tests have been conducted to date.

The DA has reported the Eastern Cape health department to the Human Rights Commission, following the launch of the controversial “Scooter Project”.

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 87 715, along with 1 831 deaths and 47 825 recoveries.

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has increased by 4 078 since Tuesday, 16 June 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has expanded on the MAC advisory pertaining to the clinical applications of the use of Dexamethasone.

Congress of South African Students (COSAS) says learners across the country should be tested for COVID-19 before returning to school.

The Western Cape Health Department have warned that older people with diabetes have a greater risk of death sue to COVID-19.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has increased by 2 430 since Tuesday, 9 June 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said COVID-19 cases increased by 2 112 on Tuesday 9 June. A total of 29 006 people have made a recovery.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 43 434 since Thursday, 4 June 2020.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 40 792 since Wednesday, 3 June 2020.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 37 525 since Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the issue of a backlog is a temporary problem for us and will eventually be solved.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by a whopping 1 455 on Tuesday 2 June.

Zweli Mkhize announced that there are a total of 34 357 COVID-19 cases in South Africa as of 1 June. There has been a total of 705 deaths.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 30 967; an increase of 1 727 since Friday.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 29 240; an increase of 1 837 since Thursday.

The Health Ministry announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 27 403; an increase of 1 466 since Wednesday 27 May.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa are now at 25 937 with 552 deaths. At the time of publishing, 13 451 patients have recovered.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa are now at 21 343.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa are now at 18 003 with 27 deaths, including the first neonatal mortality.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa are now at 14 355.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 663.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 236 on Wednesday 6 May 2020.

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) has raised its concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in hospitals after the closure of the first state hospital in the province.

One thing we can’t avoid is the COVID-19 peak and to prepare for that, well-known SA venues have been converted into field hospitals.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that COVID-19 cases in South Africa increased by 352 on Tuesday 5 May.

There has been concern regarding the arrival of Cuban doctors when there are qualified health professionals in South Africa.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has increased by 34 as of Thursday. This brings the total number of cases to 150.

Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo is self-isolating after she came into contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus.

A total of 14 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in South Africa on Saturday. This has brought the total from 24 to 38 in just one day.

Coronavirus has officially hit South Africa, the question is, how likely are we to recover if infected?

The FF Plus would like to know who will replace Malegapuru Makgoba as the health ombudsman following his recent appointment as Eskom’s interim chairman.

A disciplinary hearing has found Dr Thabo Lekalakala guilty of gross misconduct.

The Public Service Commission has completed its report after an unannounced inspection at Cecilia Makiwane and Frere Hospitals in East London.

The public hearings will also take place on weekends to accommodate those who aren’t available during the week.

Statistics show that 30% of hospitals that offer mental health services don’t have a clinical psychologist, either.