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Six Nations issue strongly worded statement amid bombshell South Africa reports

There have been media reports that the Springboks were being lined up to take over from Italy in the tournament from 2025

Wales Online

Clive Woodward slams "brainless" proposal for South Africa to replace Italy in Six Nations

South Africa are reportedly on course to join Europe's premier Test tournament in the near future, but Sir Clive Woodward has railed against rumours they could take Italy's Six Nations spot

Daily Mirror

Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will be the first African countries to receive the technology required to produce mRNA vaccines on the continent

The Independent UK

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Six African countries to kick off mRNA vaccines production

The WHO said it would work with these countries to develop a roadmap of training and support to produce the jabs.

Al Jazeera

Commentary: Anti-apartheid divestment built a movement of people. That’s what the climate crisis needs

The environmental activist and writer Bill McKibben estimates that the movement to pressure institutions to stop investing in and profiting from carbon-emitting industries has resulted in institutions pledging to pull $15 trillion in investments from polluting companies.

Los Angeles Times

Covid: South Korea reports more than 100,000 new cases for first time – as it happened

Latest updates: south Korean case numbers have risen in recent weeks due to Omicron

The Guardian - UK

African countries to get mRNA vaccine technology in WHO project

The World Health Organization said on Friday six African countries - Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia - would be the first on the continent to receive the technology needed to produce mRNA vaccines.

Reuters

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Why formal employment is not a guaranteed path to social equality

The theme of this year’s World Day of Social Justice is “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”. Gaining access to formal employment can greatly reduce poverty. As it is, more than 60% of the working population in the world – 2 billion people globally – eke out a living in…

The Conversation

NZ vs SA Test | Hard day for South Africa as New Zealand dominates 1st test

Henry Nicholls’ eighth test century helped New Zealand to a 387-run first-innings lead as the Proteas limped to stumps at 34-3

The Hindu

South Africa joining Six Nations would create bidding war for 2033 Lions

The British & Irish Lions could decide to explore new options if the Springboks join the Six Nations, with Argentina, Japan and US all possible destinations

The Guardian - UK

South Africa Authorizes Merck's COVID-19 Antiviral Pill, But Government Not Buying: Reuters

South Africa's government said it was not planning to buy Merck & Co Inc's (NYSE: MRK) COVID-19 treatment pill molnupiravir for cost reasons, despite the drug gaining approval in the country.

Benzinga

South Africa set to replace Italy in Six Nations in £365m shake-up by new investors

Italy have not won a Six Nations match for seven years, and are reportedly set to be replaced in the competition by South Africa

Daily Mirror

South Africa should design economic policy based on strengths of regions: here's how

Economists and policy-makers seem to have a blind spot when thinking about how the economy functions and what determines success. Analytical frameworks and government policies consistently neglect the role of space and geography in favour of national averages and sectoral plans. Yet growing evidence from around the world shows the…

The Conversation

The South Africa Six Nations bombshell explained as plan for Italy to be ousted sparks anger

There are reports that the Springboks could come on board at the expense of the Azzurri from 2025

Wales Online

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The Conversation

South Africa’s fiscal squeeze: warning signs ignored for too long

An analysis of South Africa’s current economic crisis which has put the country on the path of fiscal unsustainability was recently published by renowned economics professor Ricardo Hausmann and a number of co-researchers.

The Hindu

NZ vs SA Test | Henry takes 7-23 as NZ bowls out Proteas for 95 in 1st test

By stumps on the first day, New Zealand was 116-3, leading by 21.

Evening Standard

South Africa exploring the possibility of joining Six Nations from 2025

South Africa have informed Sanzaar, rugby’s southern hemisphere governing body, that they are exploring the possibility of joining the Six Nations from 2025.

Irish Mirror

South Africa could replace Italy in the Six Nations after 2025

The Springboks have committed to playing against New Zealand and Australia in the Rugby Championship until 2025

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The Guardian - UK

Germany and Portugal to cut restrictions – as it happened

Germany and Portugal preparing to axe most curbs as cases stabilise; Israel’s PM says ‘green pass’ system to be suspended as cases decline

Wales Online

Today's rugby headlines as South Africa 'set to replace Italy in seismic Six Nations move'

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the rest of the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

South Africa open to joining Six Nations after 2025 amid calendar overhaul

South Africa have told the southern hemisphere’s governing body they are exploring their option of joining the Six Nations after 2025

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Adam Jones announcement ends stand-off and Covid testing scrapped in England

The latest rugby news and bulletins from Wales and beyond

Daily Mirror

Charles Yohane dead: Ex-Zimbabwe star, 48, 'shot and killed by carjackers'

Yohane was once a regular for the Zimbabwe national team and represented them at major tournaments but was tragically killed while working as a taxi driver in South Africa

The Conversation

Radio has a rich history as a weapon of the liberation struggle in southern Africa

Radio, known for decades as ‘Africa’s medium’, has many magical qualities. It’s an intimate medium with the ability to transcend borders. It chimes with Africa’s strong oral culture and it is ephemeral – it lives in the present moment. Because of this, radio served as a powerful tool in the…

The Guardian - UK

Hanef Bhamjee obituary

Other lives: Activist who left South Africa aged 19 and founded the Welsh Anti-Apartheid Movement

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