South Africa News
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Gas leak may have killed 21 youths in South Africa tavernTwenty-one young people found dead in a tavern on South Africa's east coast over the weekend may have died by...
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South Africa Covid-19 travel guide: face mask and visitor PCR test rules easedSouth Africa has further eased its Covid-19 travel restrictions. Fully vaccinated travellers flying to the country no longer need to...
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Will South Africa's diamond king Alrosa be able to keep its shine amid Ukraine crisis?Russian diamond producer Alrosa’s African production is exempt from sanctions — for now. The global diamond industry faces severe disruptions...
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A look back at Desmond Tutu's greatest quotes, from kindness to forgivenessArchbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. In...
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India close in on first Test win despite defiance of South Africa captain Dean ElgarTwo late strikes by Jasprit Bumrah kept India on course for victory despite a defiant half-century by South African captain...
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WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fearsThe World Health Organization has urged people to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health, as the...
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Omicron exposes an interconnected, but unreliable, 'global village'The headline of a CBS news article a fortnight ago was: “Omicron Covid-19 variant was in Europe before South African...
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KL Rahul named vice-captain as India begin preparations for South Africa Test seriesTop-order batsman KL Rahul was on Saturday named vice-captain of the Indian team for the Test series against South Africa....
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South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 daySouth Africa's new cases of COVID-19 nearly doubled in a day, authorities reported Wednesday, signaling a dramatic surge in the...
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Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel if not fully vaccinatedThe World Health Organization has said people who are unwell or vulnerable should delay travel if they are not completely...
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Omicron threatens the fragile recovery of Africa’s aviation sectorAs African airlines pick up the pieces after almost two years of travel restrictions, another coronavirus variant threatens the fragile...
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New Covid variant: Javid says UK must act quickly over public health riskThe new Covid variant circulating in South Africa that prompted UK travel restrictions is a "huge international concern", the health...
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South Africa detects new COVID variant with many mutationsScientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new COVID-19 variant with a large number of mutations, blaming...
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What is known about the B.1.1.529 'Omicron' Covid-19 variant from South Africa?Experts from the World Health Organisation are meeting South African officials to assess the new B. 1.1.529 coronavirus variant from...
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Scientists warn of new B.1.1.529 Covid variant with high number of mutationsScientists have said a new Covid variant that carries an “extremely high number” of mutations may drive further waves of...
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England suffer blow as Jason Roy is ruled out of rest of T20 World CupJason Roy has been ruled out of the rest of the T20 World Cup.The England opener suffered a calf injury...
