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US Study Shows Omicron As Severe As Previous COVID Variants: Reuters

A large U.S. study has found that the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike assumptions made in earlier studies that it was more transmissible but less severe, Reuters report. "We found that the risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical between periods,"…

Benzinga

Two new Omicron sub-variants driving an increase in Covid cases in South Africa, WHO says

‘Too soon’ to ascertain if new sub-variants cause more severe disease than others, says WHO chief

The Independent UK

Schalk Bezuidenhout at Soho Theatre: positively a name to watch

Not yet in the league of his compatriot Trevor Noah, this South African comic is still definitely one to watch

Evening Standard

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If you've had Omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?

New versions of omicron are circulating in the United States and South Africa. Two new studies shed light on the potential for future surges — and the risk factor if you've already had omicron.

WEKU

Most maternal deaths are preventable: how to improve outcomes in South Africa

The past 20 years have seen a significant decline in maternal mortality rates from 342 deaths to 211 per 100,000 globally . But every day, more than 800 women around the world die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, up to 42 days after delivery. Most of these deaths are…

The Conversation

Removing alien plants can save water: we measured how much

Humans’ relationship with nature is broken. We’re transforming the Earth so dramatically that almost one million plant and animals species face extinction. Losing species unravels the tapestry of nature, changing how ecosystems function and, ultimately, damaging society too.

The Conversation

Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side

Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe, one of the saner voices in the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has recently given voice to heresy. He has said that the time of the ANC in power is coming to an end. The party that has dominated South African politics since 1994,…

The Conversation

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Everything we know about new Omicron Covid sub-variant surging in South Africa

The new sub-variant of Covid-19 is known as BA.4 and is reportedly becoming the dominant threat in South Africa, with a handful of cases reported outside the country so far

Daily Mirror

South Africa's president confronted by daunting challenges

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces daunting political challenges including being defied within his party over his anti-corruption drive and derided as ineffective by the opposition

The Independent UK

Sigma Connected expands international reach with South Africa launch

Birmingham-based outsourcing firm said the move could create up to 1,000 new jobs

Birmingham Post

Path could be clear for Glasgow or Edinburgh to reach European Challenge Cup final - Martin Hannan

LOOKING ahead to this weekend’s fixtures in the European Challenge Cup, it is clear that Scotland’s two fully professional sides face daunting…

The National (Scotland)

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New coronavirus variants emerge: BA.4, BA.5 likely reinfecting omicron survivors

A pair of new omicron subvariants has emerged, raising the possibility that survivors of earlier omicron strains can get reinfected.

Los Angeles Times

Food aid for S.African families marks end of Ramadan as prices spiral

Volunteers in Cape Town on Tuesday followed a tradition that took root in South Africa nearly 40 years ago at the height of apartheid, providing a plate of food to less fortunate families to celebrate the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Reuters

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The Conversation

New forms of urban planning are emerging in Africa

Rapid urban growth and an increasing number of climate change related disasters, such as the recent floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, have put the importance of sound urban planning in Africa in the spotlight.

Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as Welsh rugby flop set for big move and Wales coach in talks over future

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Irish Mirror

Stuart Lancaster refutes 'unfair advantage' suggestion from Tigers boss Steve Borthwick

Leinster's senior coach says the province had no choice but to keep frontliners at home as South Africa trip came so close to Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against the Premiership leaders at Welford Road

The Independent UK

Meet Elon’s siblings: A restaurateur, a filmmaker and a baby brother who split the family

As Elon Musk once again dominates the global news cycle with his Twitter takeover, the billionaire’s siblings – full, half and step – have been successfully pursuing their own passions against the backdrop of significant family drama, writes Sheila Flynn

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The Guardian - UK

What might rising Covid cases in South Africa mean for the UK?

South Africa is seeing a wave of coronavirus infections linked to two new ‘sub-lineages’ of Omicron: BA.4 and BA.5

Reuters

Germany to invite India, Indonesia, Senegal, S Africa to G7 summit

Senegal, South Africa, India and Indonesia will be invited as guest countries to attend the G7 summit hosted by Germany in June , a German government spokesperson said on Monday.

AAP

Kiwi defeats raise Bledisloe confidence

The Wallabies and All Blacks will meet in a mid-week Test in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup series, on a Thursday night at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium.

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Zuma sought to hand state assets to allies, finds corruption report

Inquiry says South Africa’s ruling ANC ‘should be ashamed’ by alleged efforts to steal vast sums

Wales Online

What Wayne Pivac learned for South Africa tour from the key Wales battles in Welsh rugby’s big game of the weekend

Ospreys v Scarlets had a lot more riding on it than Welsh derby bragging rights and a European Champions Cup spot - there are Wales places up for grabs, too

The Independent UK

Protesting miners stop speech by South Africa's president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa abandoned his Workers’ Day speech in the northwestern city of Rustenburg after striking mineworkers stormed the stage

Reuters

South Africa's Aspen COVID-19 vaccine plant risks closure after no orders-executive

Africa's first COVID-19 vaccination plant, touted last year as a trailblazer for an under-vaccinated continent frustrated by sluggish Western handouts, risks shutting down after receiving not a single order, a company executive said on Saturday.

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