The United Nations, which is marking World Water Day on Friday, says that as climate change takes effect, there is a growing risk of conflict over water resources.
Even for the unvaccinated, the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to a South African study, is less severe than previous ones. The highly contagious variant also spreads resistance, according to the country’s top scientists, which might be excellent news for ending the pandemic
nearly two years into the pandemic. Although the government has been hesitant to impose vaccine mandates, private companies are urging people to get the vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations have been tough to obtain by for undocumented immigrants in South Africa until now. Thousands of people who choose to remain off the books have been vaccinated by the government with the support of charitable organisations
As a new wave of infections caused by the omicron variant sweeps the country, more South African organisations and institutions are making COVID-19 immunizations mandatory. South Africa’s Religious Forum Against COVID-19 has been urging religious followers to get the vaccine to assist reduce vaccine apprehension