China Battles Chikungunya Outbreak as Africa Remains Unaffected
Chikungunya is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes — the same type that spreads dengue and Zika viruses.
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Coronavirus News Updates
What is COVID-19?
On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries, including South Africa.
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SRD Grant Extended: What It Means for Millions of South Africans
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the extension during the 2025 Budget Speech, allocating R35.2 billion for the grant, which will now run until March 2026.
R370 SRD Grant Payment Dates for March 2025
Beneficiaries of the R370 grant are encouraged to check their status on the official SRD website: www.srd.sassa.gov.za to find the exact date when their payment will be reflected in their bank accounts.
SASSA Announces February 2025 Payment Dates for COVID-19 SRD Grant
If you rely on this vital support, mark your calendars: payments for February 2025 will be processed from Wednesday, February 26, to Friday, February 28.
China’s New Flu Outbreak Is Not In South Africa Yet
According to official reports from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, data up to the last week of 2024 shows a surge in flu-like illnesses across the country.
Trouble follows disgraced businessman Hamilton Ndlovu
The businessman was eventually hauled to the Special Tribunal by the corruption busting unit and ordered by the tribunal to pay back some R158 million in monies gained from the tenders.
Gauteng R257m PPE tender contract invalid
The corruption-busting unit called the Special Tribunal judgement a crucial step in bringing COVID-19 wrongdoers to account.
SASSA Introduces Biometric Identity Verification for R370 SRD Grant
Beneficiaries needing to update their mobile number or clear a referred status are required to complete identity verification via facial recognition.
Health department dismisses COVID-19 claims
The flu season is expected to start in the next few weeks and the department is advising those at high risk of contracting the virus to get the flu vaccine to prevent severe health complications.
SONA 2024: R350 special grant extended
Government introduced the special grant during the pandemic, which currently reaches some 9 million unemployed people every month.