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South Africa says it may be entering fifth COVID wave

South Africa may be entering a fifth COVID wave earlier than expected after a sustained rise in infections over the past 14 days that seems to be driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants, health officials and scientists said on Friday.

Reuters

South Africa's latest COVID surge blamed on omicron mutant

Health experts say South Africa is seeing a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases driven by yet another version of the coronavirus

The Independent UK

War in Ukraine boosts demand for South African coal

Coal producers in South Africa try to recover some of the market share lost by Russia following Europe's sanctions. Some of them last traded with the continent more than a decade ago. Also, the Central African Republic makes Bitcoin its official currency alongside the CFA franc, but the move is…

France 24

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White South African in court for shooting black woman he claims he ‘mistook for hippo’

Paul Hendrik van Zyl, 77, shot and wounded the woman while she was fishing in a river with her partner

The Guardian - UK

Spain kicked out of 2023 Rugby World Cup after alleged passport fraud

Spain, who were found to have illegally fielded the South African-born Gavin van den Berg, will be replaced by Romania but could appeal the decision

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's ability to manage wastewater is collapsing: what's at risk

The first detailed report on the state of wastewater treatment in South Africa in nine years was released recently. It paints a dismal picture.

The Conversation

Africa seeing uptick in COVID cases driven by S.Africa, WHO says

Africa is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 infections, largely driven by a doubling in cases reported in South Africa, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, urging people across the continent to continue to get vaccinated.

Reuters

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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 Independent UK

The life and legacy of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah

In tonight's edition: We take a look back at the life of Ghana's independence figure Kwame Nkrumah, who died half a century ago today. But first, Mali accuses France of violating parts of its controlled airspace after drone footage shot by the French military showed soldiers covering corpses with sand.…

France 24

MSNBC's Joy Reid Claims Elon Musk 'Misses' Apartheid-Era South Africa

If Musk was so fond for South Africa's segregationist policies, why did he refuse military conscription and jump ship to Canada as a teen?

Reason

Inside Michael Jackson's zoo of horrors - giraffes on fire and bear in bumper car

Ross Kemp has uncovered the truth behind what happened to the animals Michael Jackson kept in Neverland, including elephants who were cruelly tortured and pet monkey Bubbles

Daily Mirror

South Africa's COVID relief measures mostly excluded refugees: a neglect of duty

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa saw the government impose a lockdown in a bid to save lives. It introduced several interventions to cushion the impact of the crisis caused by the shutdown of economic activities on citizens. Among the measures were food aid as well…

The Conversation

'Great resignation' appears to be hastening the exodus of US and other Western companies from Russia

Companies across the globe are fleeing Russia in an unprecedented display of corporate solidarity with their governments, appalled over the invasion of Ukraine. Over 750 multinational businesses so far have said they’re curtailing, suspending or severing ties to Russia, more than triple the number that abandoned South Africa over apartheid…

The Conversation

Badgers Academy: empowering girls and women in Cape Town through football

This week we look at how one club is changing perceptions of what is possible in women’s football in South Africa

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More troops sent to Darfur after violent tribal clashes

In tonight's edition: More troops are sent to the turbulent region of Darfur in Sudan, after days of clashes between Arab and Masalit communities that cost more than 175 lives. Also, as South Africa pledges more money to flood-stricken communities, President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be real-time audits on…

Bangkok Post

Climate change hits southern part of Africa

Tropical Storm Ana in January, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai in February, then Dumako, Emnati and Gombe in quick succession: three cyclones and two "tropical storms" in six weeks hitting the coasts of southeast Africa.

Wales Online

'Money shouldn’t necessarily be a reason for failing' — URC chief's verdict on Welsh teams

URC chief executive Martin Anayi has been speaking to the media about the cross-continent competition

The Conversation

Changes in sub-Saharan maize trade spell potential trouble for Kenya

Maize production in some of the sub-Saharan African countries that dominated maize supplies during the 2021/22 marketing year is expected to be lower this coming season. This will bring about some changes in the sub continent’s maize trade in the 2022/23 marketing year, in particular creating complications for Kenya. In…

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Long list of unfinished business mars South Africa's Freedom Day

On 27 April 1994, South Africans from all walks of life voted in the first democratic elections. This was after many years of disenfranchisement of black people in South Africa. This day therefore marked an important democratic breakthrough in the history of the country.

Newslaundry

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: Five things that might change on the hellsite

Elon Musk – South Africa born billionaire, dude who’s building the internet in space, meme lord, and promoter of Ponzi schemes like Dogecoin – has finally done what he’s been talking about for a few weeks. A hostile takeover of Twitter.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Train Converted into Boutique Hotel in Heart of South African Savanna

From their carriage on the bridge, in the heart of the Kruger National Park, a national reserve in South Africa, visitors can spot baboons weave their way, a hippo wades in the river below, while a lone leopard prowls, sniffing for an antelope to make its dinner.

Wales Online

The aggressive, confrontational 'pain in the backside' now tipped to play for Wales in South Africa

He's in form and starting to impress a number of people with his combative displays

Daily Mirror

South Africa legend Graeme Smith cleared of racism and slams "baseless allegations"

South Africa legend Graeme Smith, who was the former CSA director of cricket, has been cleared of racism by two independent arbitrators after allegations were levelled at him

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Dai Young admits 'nightmare' has unfolded and Wales star back from broken face

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Monday, April 25

The Conversation

Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno…

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