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COVID: a two-year journey through lockdowns, lives lost and life-saving research

It’s been two years since the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and its disease, COVID-19 were declared a global public health emergency. During this period, there have been over 433 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including over 6 million deaths, reported to the World Health Organization. The pandemic changed life across the…

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Wins, missteps and lessons: African experts reflect on two years of COVID response

On 11 March 2020, just months after the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was first identified in China, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern. Over the next two years COVID-19 would go on to infect nearly half a billion people, killing over 6 million…

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South Africa Most Unequal Country In the World, Says Report

South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a determining factor in a society where 10 percent of the population owns more than 80 percent of the wealth, a World Bank report said Wednesday. "South Africa...

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War in Ukraine: South Africa warns of fallout from inflation

In tonight's edition: As commodity prices spike because of the war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns that the country might face fallout from inflation of food and oil prices, but that the conflict could also lead to a boost in the country's export revenue. Plus, there are warnings…

France 24

Josh Frydenberg says Omicron is 75 per cent less severe than Delta and other COVID variants. Is that correct?

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Omicron variant is 75 per cent less severe than other novel coronavirus variants. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Bengaluru among top Indian source markets for South Africa tourism

With 9% of total Indian visitors to South Africa travelling from Bengaluru, the city is among the top three source markets for South African Tourism in India. A majority of people travel for leisure (47%) while 43% travel for business and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). The data was…

The Hindu

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

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What the Zulu kingship judgment tells us about the future of South African customary law

Following the death of AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini on 12 March 2021 in South Africa, the royal family convened on 24 March 2021 and appointed Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu as regent. Although the king’s third wife, she was his great wife – a royal consort who, by Zulu law, births…

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South African Cannabis Firm Cilo Cybin To List On JSE As It Launches First Range Of CBD Products

South Africa has emerged as another burgeoning cannabis market, even though marijuana use remains taboo among a vast majority of the country’s population. Still, an increasing number of consumers are becoming more open to the idea of cannabis use.

Benzinga

WHO Africa’s 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID

Small in stature, big in presence, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti is the first woman to lead the World Health Organization’s Africa office, the capstone of her trailblazing career in which she has overcome discrimination in apartheid South Africa to become one of the world’s top health administrators

The Independent UK

WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID

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War in Ukraine: Hundreds of African students evacuated from city of Sumy

In tonight's edition: African citizens are amongst the thousands of people evacuated from the besieged Ukrainian city of Sumy. Hundreds of students from the continent had been stuck in the city since Russian forces invaded. Also, as the world celebrates International Women's Day, we hear from some of the Kenyan…

France 24

South Africa's military is set for personnel reforms. Why it matters

South Africa has the 26th most powerful military in the world, up from 32nd in 2012. It is ranked second in Africa, after Egypt. But, analysts have for years warned that the country’s military is in a state of critical decline. The defence ministry and military leaders have lamented the…

The Conversation

More S African corruption exposed in ‘state capture’ report

Experts say citizens will want to see some of the most powerful men face justice as more details of corruption emerge.

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The Times of India

Bangladesh Cricket Board president questions Shakib Al Hasan's commitment towards country

NEW DELHI: Questioning Shakib Al Hasan's commitment for the national team after his assertion that he needs time off international cricket and might skip the ODI series against South Africa, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan asked whether the former skipper would have wanted a similar break from the…

Daily Mirror

Rassie Erasmus open to coaching England and supports South Africa joining Six Nations

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has said he "would love" to coach England under the right conditions, while he believes it would be "awesome" if South Africa joined the Six Nations

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Black women in South African academia struggle to get ahead: what needs to change

In South Africa, the number of black women who acquire undergraduate degrees has increased more than any other population group. Yet they remain underrepresented in senior academic and management positions in the country’s higher education institutions.

The Conversation

Omicron doesn't need its own custom COVID vaccine: here's why

The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was discovered in South Africa and emerged in November 2021. Scientists have already learned a lot about Omicron. One of the key questions that remains is how well our immune systems deal with infection by this variant.

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Irish Mirror

Damian de Allende fit to travel to South Africa as Munster name squad for trip

The Reds make the long-haul flight to play the two games that were postponed in November due to Covid-19

Wales Online

Russian sanctions risk higher fertiliser costs meaning food prices will go up too

Russia and Ukraine also make significant contributions to global exports of wheat, maize and sunflower oil

Wales Online

Rassie Erasmus goes public on South Africa's desire to join the Six Nations

Erasmus says the game can't always fall back on sticking with tradition and must embrace change

The Times of India

South African cricketers face test of loyalty ahead of IPL: Dean Elgar

JOHANNESBURG: South African Test skipper Dean Elgar has urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming Indian Premier Leageu (IPL) as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country.

The Times of India

Don't think I can play so much international cricket: Shakib Al Hasan

DHAKA: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to take a break from international cricket, indicating that he could opt out of the upcoming series against South Africa.

The Times of India

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja gets a round of applause from Team India after his third straight Man of the Match winning performance in Mohali

MOHALI: It all started with figures of 8/76 against South Africa in 2015, followed by a 90-run knock and 4/121 against England in 2016.

The Independent UK

German Embassy tweets Russia to slap down claim its troops are fighting Nazism in Ukraine

‘Shame on anyone who’s falling for this,’ embassy says

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