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In tonight's edition: Relations between France and Mali take a dramatic turn for the worse as Bamako gives the French ambassador to the country just 72 hours to leave. Also, after a three-year freeze, Rwanda finally opens its border with Uganda. And we end in South Africa, where Kommetdieding or…

France 24

South Africa hails new COVID jab plant in fight for self-reliance

The project in Cape Town is the latest seeking to redress Africa’s reliance on the West for vaccines.

Al Jazeera

Covid spurs Africa’s burgeoning vaccine manufacturing industry

South African-born biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong has launched a new facility in Cape Town to make Covid vaccines based on cancer therapy technology

Evening Standard

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London-bound passengers face delays in Cape Town after BA door torn off

Hundreds of London-bound passengers were stranded in Cape Town after a passenger door was ripped off a British Airways jet heading for London.

Evening Standard

British Airways plane door ripped off in Cape Town

Flight had recently arrived from London Heathrow, and all passengers and crew had disembarked

The Independent UK

Global weather: Cape Town ‘records its hottest ever temperature’ as Greece is blanketed in snow

Cape Town recorded its highest ever temperature as parts of South Africa was gripped by a weekend heatwave, according to an expert.

Evening Standard

Being Temba Bavuma: Captain of 'People's' Republic of South Africa

NEW DELHI: In 2001, sixth grade students at the prestigious South African College Schools (SACS) in Cape Town were assigned a project -- "Where do I see myself in 15 years?"

The Times of India

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India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli brutally trolled for 'chewing gum' during national anthem

NEW DELHI: Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday courted controversy and faced backlash on social media for allegedly 'chewing a gum' while the country's national anthem was being played before the start of the third ODI match between India and South Africa in Cape Town.

The Times of India

Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science

South African space science had a big day on 13 January 2022. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, based in Cape Town, launched its third satellite mission into space from the Cape Canaveral rocket launch site in Florida in the US.

The Conversation

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: With series already lost, KL Rahul and Co. may look to test bench strength in Cape Town

There was a time when a score between 280-300 was considered a match-winning one in the 50-over format of the sport. Teams batting first followed a pattern while constructing their innings: see off the new ball and not lose wickets in the first 10 overs, then gradually build momentum in…

The Times of India

S.African court postpones ruling on objection to Amazon HQ on sacred land

A South African court on Friday postponed a ruling on a lawsuit from descendants of South Africa's earliest inhabitants, the Khoi and San, to try to halt construction of Amazon's new Africa headquarters on what they say is sacred land.

Reuters

Luxury dog hotels give paws for thought

Cape Town: Three dachshunds lay claim to a big bed, while an agitated mongrel yaps constantly and a miniature schnauzer appears disgruntled despite soothing Bob Marley tunes playing over the stereo.

Bangkok Post

S.Africans intrigued by Desmond Tutu's choice of aquamation

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu's choice of aquamation over cremation or traditional burial came as a surprise to some South Africans, while others were impressed by this environmentally conscious move.

Reuters

Massive shark prowls near swimmers in same spot where man was mauled to death

The footage was taken at Kogel Bay, Cape Town, the massive shark swims through shallow water near two surfers and even closer by group of people enjoying the blue water.

Daily Mirror

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