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Second GBS death linked to J&J’s Covid vaccine
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has confirmed a second fatal case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. Last month, Sahpra reported South Africa’s first […]
Medicines regulator reports first death in SA linked to Covid vaccine
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has reported a fatal case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 Janssen vaccine. This is the first reported link between […]
Death claims during fourth Covid wave closer to pre-pandemic levels
Life insurers reported a significant drop in death claims for the six months to the end of March compared to previous six-month reporting periods since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa […]
Booster shot is particularly effective in protecting against severe Covid outcomes, says Discovery
Vaccination is less effective at preventing contracting the Omicron variant, compared with previous variants of Covid-19, but still provides excellent protection against severe illness and death, particularly if one has a booster shot. […]
No severance pay for employee who refused Covid vaccination
A long-term employee who was retrenched because she refused to get a Covid vaccination was not entitled to a severance package, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has ruled. Commissioner Piet […]
New year starts with two bangs and a whimper
My initial brief was to write an article on the FAIS Ombud’s annual report, but I thought it better not to start the new year on such a sombre note. Equally depressing was […]
What Omicron means for South African and international markets
David Rees, senior emerging markets economist: Uncertainty about the virulence of Omicron, its ability to resist vaccination and spread rapidly, among other things, has rocked global financial markets. Those questions will take time […]
What Omicron means for South African and international markets
David Rees, senior emerging markets economist: Uncertainty about the virulence of Omicron, its ability to resist vaccination and spread rapidly, among other things, has rocked global financial markets. Those questions will take time […]
When will the Compensation Fund pay out for Covid vaccine-related side-effects?
The Compensation Commissioner has published a Notice in the Government Gazette that sets out when the Compensation Fund will compensate employees for injuries, illness or death as a result of receiving a Covid-19 […]
When will the Compensation Fund pay out for Covid vaccine-related side-effects?
The Compensation Commissioner has published a Notice in the Government Gazette that sets out when the Compensation Fund will compensate employees for injuries, illness or death as a result of receiving a Covid-19 […]
Old Mutual employees must be vaccinated from 1 January
From 1 January next year, Old Mutual employees will have to submit proof that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19. This follows similar announcements in September by Discovery Health and in October by […]
Covid now leading cause of death among Discovery Life clients
Covid-19 has overtaken cancer, heart and artery disease as the primary cause of death among Discovery Life clients, according to the insurer’s claims data for 2020. Furthermore, deaths due to Covid-19 in the […]
‘Severity of December fourth wave may well depend on vaccination level’
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a fourth wave of Covid-19 will emerge in December – and its severity will most likely depend on whether immunity is built in most of the […]
‘Severity of December fourth wave may well depend on vaccination level’
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that a fourth wave of Covid-19 will emerge in December – and its severity will most likely depend on whether immunity is built in most of the […]
Vaccination works, Momentum’s death claims data shows
Unvaccinated people are significantly more at risk of severe illness and death than those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, death claims data from Momentum Life Insurance has shown. Stephen van Niekerk, head […]
Vaccination works, Momentum’s death claims data shows
Unvaccinated people are significantly more at risk of severe illness and death than those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, death claims data from Momentum Life Insurance has shown. Stephen van Niekerk, head […]
