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South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants

The Independent UK

Two strains of Omicron from South Africa are labelled ‘variants of concern’ by European health officials

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control urged nations to remain ‘vigilant’

The Independent UK

Starting pistol fires on rugby’s defining decade but can it make it pay?

Richer nations will have to share the spoils if the proposed Nations Championship is to finally get off the ground and change rugby union’s future

The Guardian - UK

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Wales debate around picking 19-year-old 'natural born leader' as coach thinks call-up 'likely' next week

His vastly experienced and much-respected coach rates him very highly

Wales Online

South Africa’s April floods made twice as likely by climate crisis, scientists say

Brutal heatwave in India and Pakistan also certain to have been exacerbated by global heating, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's state capture commission nears its end after four years. Was it worth it?

South Africa’s judicial commission into state capture, known as the Zondo Commission, recently handed over the fourth part of its voluminous and scathing findings to President Cyril Ramaphosa. As a fact-finding commission, it had to determine if there were facts that were relevant for prosecutorial purposes related to “state capture”…

The Conversation

Tech Firm Akata Introduces Blitz 3000X Electric Scooter In South Africa

South African tech firm Akata has successfully launched the Blitz 3000X electric scooter. The two-wheeler offers a viable alternative to gas-powered scooters.

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The Welsh rugby warrior who's mounting a dramatic late bid to make Wales' squad for South Africa

Injuries have bedevilled him, but he showed his quality again last weekend

Wales Online

The three young bolters who may burst into 37-man Wales squad Pivac names for South Africa amid raft of injuries

The Wales boss will name his squad early next week but he has a host of injury problems to deal with and we could see a number of bolters named

Wales Online

Ross Moriarty to undergo surgery and could miss Wales’ tour of South Africa

The back-row forward has been sidelined since being hurt on Dragons duty

The Independent UK

Jazz: South Africa's Shane Cooper and his band Mabuta make borders irrelevant

South African jazz seems to be having another international moment. Recently, for example, the Blue Note jazz label launched a new imprint, Blue Note Africa dedicated to the continent’s music. Its first release – and his second for the label – will be South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini’s In the…

The Conversation

What school textbooks in South Africa say about the Cold War -- and why it matters

South Africa’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t that surprising in light of its treatment of the Cold War in the school history curriculum and textbooks. In these it’s reflected as having had a negative impact on Africa.

The Conversation

South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant

The first factory to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Africa has announced that it has not received enough orders and is planning to stop production within a few weeks, in what a senior World Health Organization official described as a “failure” in efforts to achieve vaccine equity

The Independent UK

Black farmers in South Africa need support: how it could be done

Most countries in both the rich and the developing world have some sort of programme to help early career farmers (mostly, but not exclusively young people) to get established in a farming or agribusiness enterprise. South Africa sticks out like a sore thumb, even against many African countries, in not…

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Wales Online

Wales star Ross Moriarty to undergo surgery and now a major doubt for South Africa tour

Moriarty has been on the sidelines for the past six weeks and has now elected for surgery to solve the issue

The Independent UK

Ireland to kick-off autumn campaign by hosting world champions South Africa

The Springboks are in the same pool as the Irish for next year’s World Cup in France

Irish Mirror

Ireland and South Africa to clash in November - 11 months out from World Cup meeting

Fiji and Australia also heading to the Aviva Stadium for Autumn series

Evening Standard

Who was Mazisi Kunene? Google Doodle celebrates South African poet and activist

His work is known for exploring South African culture, religion and history.

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Daily Mirror

Who was Mazisi Kunene? Google celebrates one of Africa's top poets who was forced to flee

Google Doodle is celebrating the life of Mazisi Kunene, who became an icon of African literature after he was forced to flee his native South Africa during the terrifying apartheid regime came to power

Reason

"South Africa the Model? A Comparative Analysis of Hate Speech Jurisprudence …

of South Africa and the European Court of Human Rights."

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as England winger apologies to Ireland star for derogatory radio remarks

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Wednesday, May 11

The Times of India

India vs South Africa: Jaded Virat Kohli in all likelihood to be rested for T20 home series

NEW DELHI: Enduring a lean patch, a jaded Virat Kohli, in all likelihood, will be rested for the upcoming five-match Twenty20 series against South Africa. The break is expected to help Kohli recharge his batteries before the high-profile England tour.

The Conversation

How South Africa is integrating COVID into routine care for mothers and babies

COVID-19 has had a direct impact on maternal mortality.

Wales Online

The new full-backs Wales are considering for South Africa tour including the most exciting option of the lot

There's little competition behind Liam Williams this summer, meaning some newer faces could get Wales call-ups

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Saracens set to sign former Bath prop, Quins add powerful lock

All the latest rugby transfer rumours, confirmed moves and contract renewals around the Gallagher Premiership

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