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Tracking symptoms of respiratory diseases online can give a picture of community health

Respiratory diseases are highly infectious and cause a significant health burden. Disease surveillance is the bedrock of public health responses to outbreaks or epidemics caused by these diseases. Effective surveillance gives an indication of the scale of the problem. But traditional disease surveillance is mostly limited to health facilities or…

The Conversation

Oti Mabuse: Mum set up a dance school to give us opportunities apartheid denied her

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional says growing up in South Africa helped give her the determination to win

The Guardian - UK

Foreign national arrested for selling drugs, MDMA worth ₹25 lakh seized

The KG Halli police on Saturday arrested a 29-year-old for allegedly peddling drugs and recovered 500 grams of MDMA worth ₹25 lakh from him. The accused, identified as Nelson Onwugbuo, hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, and had taken rooms in a hotel at Kalyan Nagar, said the police. He was…

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Dai Young blasts players' 'awful' skills and laments 'by far the worst performance' since his Cardiff return

The Arms Park outfit went down to a 48-12 hammering against Ulster in Belfast

Wales Online

Women’s World Cup | Khaka bowls South Africa to 32-run win over Bangladesh

The South Africans were bundled out for a below-par 207; Bangladesh could only manage 175

The Hindu

Interpol red notice: what it means and why South Africa requested it

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued a red notice for two members of the wealthy but now disgraced Gupta family, Atul and Rajesh Gupta. This could now pave way for their arrest and extradition from the United Arab Emirates to face fraud and money laundering charges in South…

The Conversation

All Russia's allies in war against Ukraine as well as those 'sitting on the fence'

There are a number of countries remaining neutral with other siding with Putin and his troops.

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South Africa risks destroying 100,000 vaccine doses by end-March due to slow uptake

About 100,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are at risk of being destroyed by the end of this month due to slow uptake by citizens, South African health authorities said on Friday.

Reuters

Obesity rates likely to double by 2030 with highest rises in lower-income countries

More than half of women in South Africa projected to have condition, with no country expected to meet WHO target of halting rise, according to World Obesity Atlas figures

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup

With the Women's ODI World Cup kicking off in New Zealand on Friday, here's everything you need to know about the tournament.

ABC News

Who will win the Cricket World Cup?

After watching all of warm-up week in Lincoln, LockerRoom cricket columnist Kristy Havill gives a snapshot of the eight teams vying for the Cricket World Cup starting at the Bay Oval today.

Newsroom.co.nz

Retired women in South Africa carry a huge burden of poverty

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, recently acknowledged that “South Africa needs a new consensus to deal with poverty, unemployment and inequality”.

The Conversation

Imbokodo is a long overdue series of children's books on South African women

A new series of books called Imbokodo: Women Who Shape Us explores the neglected histories of South African women. Geared at younger readers, there are three books in the series: 10 Extraordinary Leaders, Activists Protesters; 10 Inspiring Singers, Writers Artists; and 10 Curious Inventors, Healers Educators. The authors are Xolisa…

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Emeka Anyaoku: portrait of a skilled diplomat who graced Nigeria, Africa and the globe

Few Nigerians have distinguished themselves to their compatriots and the world so much and for so long as Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

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Daily Mirror

Who sides with Russia against Ukraine as Putin's allies and fence-sitters are exposed

Many countries are walking a political tightrope over relations with Russia and Ukraine - with some supporting President Zelensky, others defending Putin's actions and those trying to stay neutral

The Hindu

Credit goes to Virat for where India stands in Test cricket, want to take it forward, says Rohit Sharma

“It’s been one hell of a ride for him, and we definitely want to make it special for him,” the Indian captain said ahead of Virat Kohli’s 100th Test

The Conversation

Russia's war with Ukraine risks putting fresh pressure on rising fertiliser prices

Russia is one of the major players in global agricultural markets. The country is a significant exporter of grains, and also integrated into global agriculture as a supplier of inputs, particularly fertiliser. The country is a leading world supplier of the key ingredients of a range of them.

The Times of India

Credit goes to Virat Kohli for India's Test success, says Rohit Sharma

MOHALI: India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday lauded former skipper and batting mainstay Virat Kohli ahead of his landmark 100th Test, saying he deserves all the credit for putting the team in a good position in the format.

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IPL 2022: The way Sachin Tendulkar played was always an inspiration to me, says Dewald Brevis

MUMBAI: South African batting sensation Dewald Brevis, who is often compared to the great AB de Villiers, says Sachin Tendulkar has always been his inspiration and he would like to emulate the Indian icon while trying to create his identity in international cricket.

The Independent UK

South African court rules new Zulu king can be crowned

A new Zulu king can be crowned in South Africa after a court settled a dispute over whether the prince named as heir to the throne last year had a rightful claim to it

Daily Mirror

Vernon Philander takes legal action against Cricket South Africa over 'breach of contract'

Vernon Philander has accused Cricket South Africa of breaching a contract agreement he signed in 2018

Daily Mirror

All Blacks rugby great Sean Fitzpatrick reveals his thoughts on South Africa's Six Nations bid

“I don’t personally like having a southern hemisphere team in the Six Nations because the history of the competition is northern hemisphere"

Radio France Internationale

South Africa judge gives green light for crowning of next Zulu King

One of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini’s children will finally be allowed to ascend the Zulu throne after a judge in South Africa cleared the way on Wednesday for Prince Misuzulu Zulu.

Daily Mirror

Munster chief's solution if Covid strikes in South Africa - 'A crate of wine in my suite'

An earlier attempt to hold fixtures in South Africa was thrown off course by the outbreak of Covid-19's Omicron variant, but Munster are due to make another attempt at the trip

The Conversation

The legacy of iconic singer Miriam Makeba and her art of activism

South Africa’s world famous singer and activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022. Born Zenzile Miriam Makeba in Johannesburg’s Prospect township, she had a life of remarkable global impact. She contributed to black people’s struggle for liberation and defended the integrity of African identity and…

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