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I told the head of Gauteng health department ‘this might end up in a disaster’, says former Life Esidimeni MD

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I told the head of Gauteng health department ‘this might end up in a disaster’, says former Life Esidimeni MD

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Sadag operations director tells inquest of unsuccessful attempts at intervention in Life Esidimeni case

MAVERICK CITIZEN

Sadag operations director tells inquest of unsuccessful attempts at intervention in Life Esidimeni case

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Life Esidimeni inquest: Advocate Adila Hassim delivers moving opening statement

MAVERICK CITIZEN

Life Esidimeni inquest: Advocate Adila Hassim delivers moving opening statement

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Life Esidimeni’s bereaved families call for progress on a living monument for the victims

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Life Esidimeni’s bereaved families call for progress on a living monument for the victims

By Open Letter

Education sector vaccine roll-out programme a mixed bag of steady and wobbly

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Education sector vaccine roll-out programme a mixed bag of steady and wobbly

By Christi Nortier and Julia Evans

Vaccine registration to open for over-35s as grim projections for third wave emerge

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Vaccine registration to open for over-35s as grim projections for third wave emerge

By Estelle Ellis

While the third wave hits South Africa, health facility quality ratings give a false sense of security

SPOTLIGHT OP-ED

While the third wave hits South Africa, health facility quality ratings give a false sense of security

By René Sparks

Eastern Cape hospitals report 44% death rate among Covid-19 patients

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Eastern Cape hospitals report 44% death rate among Covid-19 patients

By Estelle Ellis

Vulnerable but overlooked: The Covid-19 vaccine plight of people with disabilities in South Africa

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Vulnerable but overlooked: The Covid-19 vaccine plight of people with disabilities in South Africa

By Tim Hart, Narnia Bohler-Muller and Therina Wentzel

Acting health minister brings in military to help combat Gauteng third wave crisis

COVID-19

Acting health minister brings in military to help combat Gauteng third wave crisis

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Exposed: Digital Vibes bought a Land Cruiser bakkie for Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son

SCORPIO

Exposed: Digital Vibes bought a Land Cruiser bakkie for Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son

By Pieter-Louis Myburgh

Behaviour change and vigilance — the keys to curbing infections on SA campuses

Covid-19

Behaviour change and vigilance — the keys to curbing infections on SA campuses

By Unknown Author

Do the right thing, Khabazela; it’s time to resign

EDITORIAL

Do the right thing, Khabazela; it’s time to resign

By Daily Maverick

Exposed: DoH’s R150m Digital Vibes scandal – Zweli Mkhize associates charged millions for Covid-19 media briefings

SCORPIO

Exposed: DoH’s R150m Digital Vibes scandal – Zweli Mkhize associates charged millions for Covid-19 media briefings

By Pieter-Louis Myburgh

Preliminary findings: South African study links increased hospital deaths with emergence of 501Y.V2 variant

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Preliminary findings: South African study links increased hospital deaths with emergence of 501Y.V2 variant

By Estelle Ellis

Bulk carrier under quarantine in Gqeberha harbour after crew members test positive for coronavirus

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Bulk carrier under quarantine in Gqeberha harbour after crew members test positive for coronavirus

By Estelle Ellis

Fears that Covid-19 fatigue could be the major driver of a third wave

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Fears that Covid-19 fatigue could be the major driver of a third wave

By Estelle Ellis

Johnson & Johnson Covid jab given go-ahead to resume roll-out from Wednesday

VACCINE ROLL-OUT

Johnson & Johnson Covid jab given go-ahead to resume roll-out from Wednesday

By Christi Nortier

Bad vibrations: Zweli Mkhize associate and Digital Vibes in ‘fraudulent’ tender mess

SCORPIO

Bad vibrations: Zweli Mkhize associate and Digital Vibes in ‘fraudulent’ tender mess

By Pieter-Louis Myburgh

What’s next for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

Covid-19 vaccination roll-out

What’s next for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

By Estelle Ellis

Department of Health dispels rumours of imminent Phase Two vaccine registration for those over 60

MAVERICK CITIZEN

Department of Health dispels rumours of imminent Phase Two vaccine registration for those over 60

By Christi Nortier