The Special Investigating Unit says 13,3 billion rand worth of government Personal Protective Equipment expenditure is subject to investigation. SIU head advocate Andy Mothibi says 26-percent of the entire investigation is finalised. He says political pressure is just one of the reasons that played a role in the awarding of PPE tenders. Some companies were decided upon even before the supply chain management process started.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked that Jacob Zuma be given time and space to think things through. The former president is refusing to appear before the Zondo Commission. Zuma still contends that Justice Raymond Zondo is conflicted and biased, and should recuse himself.
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South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out has hit a speed-bump. Health Minister dr Zweli Mkhize announced last night that the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine has been put on hold temporarily, until scientists can get clear clinical effiacy information. This after studies found the vaccine, of which South Africa has already received 1 million doses, has shown minimal protection against mild to moderate covid-19 disease, from the new variant first discovered in the country. There’s however no evidence that the vaccine won’t prevent severe illness, caused by the variant.

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