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Based on an assessment of the current state of the pandemic in the country, Cabinet decided earlier today to move the country from Coronavirus Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 1. The new alert level will come into effect later this evening once the regulations have been gazetted.

The campaign we are launching today recognises that overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic is essential if we are to make any progress in tackling poverty.

Yesterday, the country watched as healthcare workers lined-up to receive the shot of the 80 0000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines that landed on Tuesday.

A virtual conference on Leveraging the AfCFTA to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment, convened by the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and

Notwithstanding the pandemic, we also had to ensure the AU continues to execute its agreed reform agenda effectively. Also important for our chairing of the AU has been the goal to silence guns on the continent.

Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, says 20 vaccination centres have been identified across nine provinces where 80 000 health care workers will be vaccinated over the next two weeks.