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South Africa is in a state of drift: the danger is that the ANC turns the way of Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF

The dismal fate of Zimbabwe under the stewardship of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) government has long stood out as a warning to South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC). Yet rarely has South Africa been in more danger of launching into a trajectory of Zimbabwe-like…

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How black upward mobility fast-tracked racial desegregation in Johannesburg

Scholars disagree about whether the formerly whites-only neighbourhoods of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest and most economically important city, have become substantially desegregated since the end of apartheid in 1994. Some argue that racial residential segregation has declined only slightly, while others argue that it is substantial.

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Four Telescopes Observe Universe to Detect Dangerous Asteroids

The state-of-the-art asteroid alert system operated by the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) can now scan the entire dark sky every 24 hours for dangerous bodies that could plummet toward Earth. The NASA-funded system has expanded its reach with two additional telescopes in South Africa and Chile. Named…

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Mali expels French ambassador

In tonight's edition: Relations between France and Mali take a dramatic turn for the worse as Bamako gives the French ambassador to the country just 72 hours to leave. Also, after a three-year freeze, Rwanda finally opens its border with Uganda. And we end in South Africa, where Kommetdieding or…

France 24

India, Australia to open cricket competition in 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games

DUBAI: Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

The Times of India

Strictly star Oti Mabuse speaks out over racist abuse and fat-shaming

South Africa-born dancer says online slurs fuel her to carry on and show young girls ‘anything is possible’

The Guardian - UK

Waitangi week: Ranginui Walker

We continue our Waitangi week coverage with a portrait of a scholar and a visionary

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South African court postpones Zuma case against state prosecutor

Former South African President Jacob Zuma's appeal in a case to remove the lead prosecutor in an arms deal corruption trial was postponed to mid-February when a ruling is expected, the presiding judge said on Monday.

Reuters

England Women set to host Test match against South Africa this summer

The match is expected to be agreed as part of a multi-format series tour for the Proteas in 2022

The Independent UK

U-19 WC | Sri Lanka advance to 5th place play off, Uganda beat Scotland to finish 13th

Scotland ended their World Cup 51 runs short (D/L method) of Uganda finishing 14th in the tournament

The Hindu

U-19 World Cup: Sri Lanka advance to 5th place play off, Uganda beat Scotland to finish 13th

NORTH SOUND: Captain Dunith Wellalage led from the front as Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 65 runs to advance to the fifth place play-off at the ICC U-19 men's World Cup here.

The Times of India

COVID-infected HIV patient developed 21 mutations, study shows

A South African woman suffering from inadequately treated HIV and who harbored COVID-19 for nine months saw the respiratory virus develop at least 21 mutations while in her body, according to a study.

Tribune News Service

NSW government was warned Omicron could lead to more hospitalisations days before restrictions lifted

Exclusive: Briefing note from health officials raised concerns vaccines could be less effective and there would be increased risks of reinfection with new Covid variant

The Guardian - AU

Ancient human tracks on South Africa's west coast: 3 reasons they are an exciting find

It’s been 27 years since geologist David Roberts identified some of the oldest footprints of our species ever discovered. The trackway of three footprints was found on the surface of a cemented sand dune (called an aeolianite) near Langebaan on South Africa’s west coast. The tracks were later dated to…

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Believe the hype: Six Nations showcases northern hemisphere’s resurgence

The quality may never have been higher and revenues dwarf those of the World Cup – no wonder South Africa wants to join

Al Jazeera

South Africa hails new COVID jab plant in fight for self-reliance

The project in Cape Town is the latest seeking to redress Africa’s reliance on the West for vaccines.

The Guardian - AU

Women’s Ashes Test match, day three: Australia v England – as it happened

Rain washed out most of the third day at Canberra, after Heather Knight’s unbeaten 168 and two quick wickets gave England surprise hope

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users this week shared a range of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, Wisconsin lawmakers and a Canadian truck protest

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Evening Standard

Covid spurs Africa’s burgeoning vaccine manufacturing industry

South African-born biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong has launched a new facility in Cape Town to make Covid vaccines based on cancer therapy technology

The Times of India

India vs West Indies: Team India invests in wrist-spin, again

Kuldeep's recall, Bishnoi's selection indicate team management wants more strikes in the middle overs

The Times of India

Indore's Avesh Khan gets Team India call-up

BHOPAL: After Indore's Venkatesh Iyer made his debut in the South Africa series, another cricketer from Madhya Pradesh is ready to follow in his footsteps. Indore pacer Avesh Khan has been picked for the ODI and T20 home series against West Indies, which starts on February 6.

The Hindu

FIH Pro League | Manpreet to lead India against South Africa and France

Harmanpreet will be the vice-captain; Jugraj and Abhishek to make debuts

France 24

Denmark to withdraw troops from Mali after junta's demands

In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to…

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Rule of law in South Africa protects even those who scorn it

Yet another war of words is being waged in South Africa, ostensibly over the role of the courts in delivering the change envisaged in the constitution. As usual, given that most attacks on court judgements have come from leading members of the governing African National Congress (ANC), the opening salvos…

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Nigeria needs more social science research: how to boost output

Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the biggest challenges to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For instance, Nigeria has at least 87 million people in extreme poverty. The country’s unemployment rate was over 33.3%, the second highest in the world, at the end of 2020.

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