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COVID's New Omicron Sub-lineages Can Dodge Immunity from Past Infection

Two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, but are far less able to thrive in the blood of people vaccinated against COVID-19, South African scientists have found. The scientists from multiple institutions were examining Omicron's BA.4…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Can Themba: South Africa's rebel journalist was a teacher at heart

Siphiwo Mahala is well known as a South African short story writer, novelist, playwright and literary organiser. He is also an academic. In fact, his most recent book is a product of his PhD thesis, titled Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi. Can Themba was a…

The Conversation

South Africa is proposing plans to manage diseases like COVID. Why they're flawed

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the South African government published “special regulations” to contain the spread of the disease. These actions were taken under special powers granted by the Disaster Management Act.

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Britain says Russian troll factory is spreading disinformation on social media

The British Foreign Office said on Sunday Russia is using a troll factory to spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine on social media and target politicians across a number of countries including Britain and South Africa.

Reuters

Glasgow Warriors will arrive back in Scotland a stronger all-round unit after South Africa tests, says Ryan Wilson

ON the pitch, results and performances have been disappointing, but Ryan Wilson insists that Glasgow Warriors will arrive back in Scotland tomorrow…

The National (Scotland)

Andrea Radrizzani sends pre-match message alongside Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe

The Leeds United owner Radrizzani and ex-Leeds United defender Radebe linked up in South Africa ahead of the Whites Saturday night clash against Manchester City

Leeds Live

India's UPL applies to flush toxic pesticides into South African sea

Indian agrochemicals manufacturer UPL Ltd has applied for permission to flush water contaminated by a toxic pesticides spill in South Africa's city of Durban directly into the sea or the sewerage system, the company said on Saturday.

Reuters

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The week in classical: Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe; Music@Malling; Music x Museums

Sparks fly as the South African cellist Abel Selaocoe and Manchester Collective live on the edge – and as six composers respond to Bach’s Brandenburg concertos

The Guardian - UK

Nelson Mandela told Liverpool FC players he was a 'lifelong fan' during iconic tour

The South African leader met the Liverpool FC team a month after he became president

Liverpool Echo

Australia, we need to talk about politics: history beckons at this election, and keeping your head down just won’t do

At this pivotal moment, Australia must learn something from my home country of South Africa: there are times you dare not be silent

The Guardian - AU

3 Gold Stocks to Scoop Up as Economic Uncertainty and Inflation Keep Increasing

The U.S. economy shrank 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022, and gold prices reacted positively to the news. As a safe-haven asset, gold demand has surged amid uncertainties surrounding the economy and stock market. Hence, we think gold stocks Gold Fields (GFI), Yamana Gold (AUY), and DRDGOLD (DRD) might…

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South Africa likely in new COVID wave, says health minister

South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks

The Independent UK

South Africa entering fifth Covid wave after rise in Omicron mutations

South Africa recorded more than 6,000 Covid cases a day, up from a few hundred just a few weeks ago

Evening Standard

When is Ben Stokes’ first game as England captain?

The England all-rounder has taken over from Joe Root as captain ahead of the summer, where his side will face New Zealand, India and South Africa

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South Africa floods: Malawian migrants decry gov’t neglect

Migrants say they are stranded with little support from the authorities in their home country or their adopted one.

Daily Record

Palnackie's Vivianne Brown shares her fascinating life story

Vivianne and her husband Colin arrived in the village 28 years ago and planned to spend just five years there

The Hindu

How Wimbledon has got it all wrong on tennis and politics

By banning individual Russian and Belarusian players, it’s dug a trench that is too deep to climb out of

Reuters

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.

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The Independent UK

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

France 24

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…

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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.

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

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