Cape Town – Measles Outbreak – Response Teams On Standby
A total of 14 laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been found in Tshwane and the city urges parents to get their children vaccinated. eNCA reports. Health MMC Rina Marx assured that outbreak response teams are on standby and vaccines are available at clinics across the city.
Universities will adjust admission dates after delay in enrollment results
Umalusi, an education quality assurance body, has ensured that enrolling tertiary institutions are aware of the delay in posting their final exam results and are still able to apply. Eyewitness News reports. The Department of Education said the delay was due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Expert Warns of More Rate Hikes in 2023
Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar has said the bank anticipates at least two more 25 basis point rate hikes within the first six months of 2023. business technology writes According to Weimar, inflation gradually decreased during 2022 to 7%. Following an adjustment in fuel prices, this has been reduced to 6.8%, however it is still high and well outside the Reserve Bank’s target of 3% to 6%. “If consumer inflation comes down too fast, rates could see a cut next year (2024),” Weimar added.
