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How COVID-19 lockdown measures — and their outcomes — varied in cities around the world

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese cities have repeatedly imposed lockdowns following their central government’s stubborn pursuit of Zero-COVID. But lockdowns weren’t limited to authoritarian regimes such as China. Many democracies also imposed some form of lockdowns to curb the virus transmission.

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South Africa's many illegal guns a factor in bar shootings

South African police are patrolling the streets of Johannesburg’s Soweto township, following a spate of bar shootings that have rocked the nation

The Independent UK

Calls for crackdown on gangs in South Africa after spate of gun attacks

Attack on tavern near Johannesburg in which 15 were killed was one of several similar incidents over the weekend

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South Africa travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Wildlife, winelands and winsome beaches – South Africa is a holiday favourite for a reason

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South African police investigate two deadly bar shootings

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country's east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured.

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South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in Soweto

South Africa police say a shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition

The Independent UK

2 bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

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South Africa police say 19 killed in dual bar shootings

Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

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South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in Soweto

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.

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A group of people opened fire at a bar in South Africa, killing 15

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed at least 15 people and left others in critical condition.

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Johannesburg shooting: Fifteen killed and three fight for life after gunmen open fire in Soweto bar

Police investigating reports men arrived in taxi before opening fire on those inside venue

The Independent UK

India vs England 5th Test: Fourth-innings bowling failure, or third-innings batting failure?

In the last three overseas Tests, in Johannesburg and Cape Town vs South Africa and Edgbaston vs England, the Indian bowling lineup has taken a combined tally of only nine wickets in the fourth innings. This lineup includes Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Umesh Yadav (in Cape Town) and Shardul Thakur, that…

The Times of India

Plasma gangs: how South Africans' fears about crime created an urban legend

Around the middle of 2013 a series of stories appeared in the South African press about a new phenomenon called ‘plasma gangs’, presented as the latest iteration of the country’s crime crisis. Journalists, broadcasters, police and government spokespeople, social media users and local residents shared tales online and in mainstream…

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India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah bosses England with bat and ball on stop-start Day 2

Test cricket in this English summer seems to have gone bonkers. Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah, known more for his penetrative seam bowling, smashed the batting record owned by a certain Brian Charles Lara of hitting the most runs in an over. Lara had carted South African left-arm-spinner Robin Peterson for…

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WA premier, Qantas chief bury the hatchet

Qantas will launch direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Jakarta as Western Australia continues its reopening after years of border closures.

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The air in South African Highveld cities smells foul in the winter: here's why

People living in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg have been subject to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggs. It’s not the first time citizens have complained about the smell which is related to polluted air. We asked Rebecca Garland an expert in air quality and climate change…

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South Africa's epochal 1976 uprisings shouldn't be reduced to a symbolic ritual

On the morning of Wednesday, 16 June 1976, young students from schools across Soweto set out on a march through the sprawling black township outside Johannesburg. The march was to amplify their opposition to the apartheid government’s new school-language policy that would see Afrikaans replace English as their main medium…

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Marikana victims rally in South Africa as Ramaphosa sued

EFF rallied with survivors of Marikana shooting in Johannesburg where a lawsuit against the president is being heard.

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South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma open to discussing move up the order for David Miller after IPL success

JOHANNESBURG: Backing David Miller to carry his confidence from the IPL to the away series against India, South Africa white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma said he is open to having a conversation with the southpaw regarding his batting position in the national T20 team.

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Nortje, Parnell return for South Africa's T20 tour of India

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Tuesday handed rookie right-handed batter Tristan Stubbs a maiden call-up, while Wayne Parnell made a comeback after five years for the upcoming five-match T20 tour of India starting June 9.

The Independent UK

Graeme Storm recalls ‘surreal’ US PGA adventure after battle with Rory McIlroy

His famous victory over McIlroy came on the third extra hole in the 2017 South African Open in Johannesburg

The Times of India

Veteran South African cricketer of Indian origin Hoosain Ayob dies at 81

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's Indian origin legendary fast bowler Hoosain Ayob has died following a prolonged illness, never having played for the country due to apartheid. He was 81.

The Independent UK

UK flights diverted to refill due to Johannesburg airport fuel crisis

Tonight’s Virgin Atlantic departure from South Africa’s hub will fly via Durban and arrive three hours late at London Heathrow

The Times of India

Hyderabad: Tanzanian peddler caught trying to smuggle in 1,157 gram of cocaine

HYDERABAD: In one of the biggest cocaine seizures in Hyderabad, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sleuths arrested a peddler from Tanzania at Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport and seized 1,157 grams of Cocaine worth Rs 11.57 crore.

The Times of India

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith cleared of racism allegations

JOHANNESBURG: Former Cricket South Africa (CSA) Director of Cricket and captain Graeme Smith has been cleared of racism allegations against him following the outcome of the board's Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) commission's report.

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