Data 'reinforces importance' of jab to protect youths against severe Covid-19.

A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17m (R247m) - or $1m (R14m) each - to release them, according to a top Haitian official.

The Electoral Commission has cleared the air on rumours that voters need to be vaccinated before heading to the polls on November 1.

One in seven cancer patients around the world has missed out on potentially life-saving operations during Covid-19 lockdowns, a new study shows.

A subvariant of Delta that is growing in England is being monitored but is not likely to change the Covid-19 picture, Oxford Vaccine Group chief Andrew Pollard said on Wednesday.

Thousands of unvaccinated workers across the United States are facing potential job losses as a growing number of states, cities and private companies start to enforce mandates for inoculation against Covid-19.

Zikalala said Max's Lifestyle establishment attracted local and international tourists.

After surrendering their suffering pet to Community Led Animal Welfare, the family were delighted to receive a call to come to fetch the unrecognisable pooch after it had been washed and groomed and was bouncing around happily.

A manhunt has been launched after four people were shot dead in an informal settlement in Laudium, Tshwane, at the weekend, Gauteng police said.

Businesses in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng suffered losses during violent demonstrations initially linked to opposition to former president Jacob Zuma's incarceration.

Walter Sisulu University student Sibongile Mani, who received more than R14m in her student account from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, had her application to have her theft case discharged refused.

City Power says it has restored electricity to four areas after the Robertsham substation fire on Monday evening.

Eleven of the military veterans arrested for allegedly holding cabinet ministers hostage have rap sheets for violent offences.

Workers at Sedibeng Water have downed tools after learning on Tuesday they will not be paid today.

A tuna fishing industry project in Mozambique saw much of the proceeds diverted via kickbacks.

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Social media giant Facebook Inc is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

Coldplay announced a new world tour and has an associated range of initiatives designed to create positive environmental impact.

A number of people have been killed and injured in an explosion targeting a Syrian army bus in central Damascus, Syrian state TV reported on Wednesday.

The vaccine rollout for children between 12 and 17 years old will kick off from Wednesday.

The first dye release took place last month at Kogel Bay and after studying the results from this experiment, the second release - which will be filmed - will take place at Strand beach on Wednesday October 20.

The eight who were arrested are expected to appear in the Cape Town magistrate's court on Wednesday.

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When Angelo Zachariades, the owner of Mozambik in Menlyn Mall, Pretoria, tweeted his pride that all his staff members had been vaccinated against Covid-19, he couldn’t have imagined some would call for his restaurant to be boycotted.

Former spy boss Arthur Fraser has formally objected to the nomination of deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo as a candidate for the position of chief justice.

“It is recommended that parents have open discussions with children about the benefits of Covid-19 vaccine to make an informed health choice, and possibly accompany them when they present themselves at vaccination sites.”

There were 453 new Covid-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours, the NICD said on Tuesday.

The state is struggling to pin charges on 10 men and six women rounded up by police at a sex party in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday.