South Africa and Botswana need to be commended for immediately alerting the world to the new Covid-19 variant says CEPI’s Dr Richard Hatchett. Published on 30 November 2021 By Merentia Van Der Vent FacebookTwitterWhatsApp So says Dr Richard Hatchett from the foundation, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. Merentia Van Der VentMerentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that. Latest 22 Lives lost on Western Cape roads over Easter weekend Cape Town police officer arrested for drug possession in Kleinvlei Significant drop in road accidents and deaths this Easter, says AA City offers free vaccines as an early flu season get underway Two Nigerians arrested for alleged Delft drug production facility Latest articles 22 Lives lost on Western Cape roads over Easter weekend 22 April 2025 Cape Town police officer arrested for drug possession in Kleinvlei 22 April 2025 Significant drop in road accidents and deaths this Easter, says AA 22 April 2025 Jazz fest FREE concert & road closures for CTIJF 22 April 2025 Previous articleThe Health Minister says the country had no choice but to alert the world to the new variant discovered in Southern Africa.Next articleWatch: The trailer for Mr Bones 3 has been released Several deaths in the City over the Easter long weekend Merentia Van Der Vent - 22 April 2025 There have been several deaths in the City over the Easter long weekend. Reports state that at least 6 bodies were found in various... A yellow level-2 warning for damaging winds issued Merentia Van Der Vent - 21 April 2025 The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level-2 warning for damaging winds. The warning is in place over areas between Hermanus and... Just one drink can turn into a drunk detour Merentia Van Der Vent - 17 April 2025 Just one drink can turn into a drunk detour. So says the organisation, Aware.org. It starts as just one drink. Then maybe another. “I’m...