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Human rights and COVID restrictions: what South Africans are willing to give up

South Africa’s constitutional democracy guarantees citizens certain basic human rights. But the regulations that attended South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic severely limited some of those rights. These include the right to freedom of movement and assembly, and the right to work or trade.

The Conversation

Informal waste collection shouldn't let plastic polluters off the hook: here's why

There are an estimated 60,000 informal waste pickers, also known as reclaimers, in South Africa. They sift through mixed household waste, either from landfill sites or from bins on the streets, to extract recyclable material.

The Conversation

Chomping On Some Bits: Shark Bites On The Rise

Shark attacks had been declining for the last few years but are making a comeback.

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ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli and Rohit firm at second, third spot; De Kock breaks into top five

South Africa batters Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen have made huge gains in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings after helping their team complete a memorable 3-0 series win over India.

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ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli retains 2nd spot, Rohit Sharma remains at 3rd

DUBAI: India stalwart Virat Kohli retained his second spot in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings on the back of his decent performance in the recently-concluded South Africa series.

The Times of India

South Africa training pays off for Perth middle-distance runner Ben Greenwood

The Perth Strathtay Harrier powered into the Scottish all-time top 10 for indoor 800m following a great run in Manchester at the weekend

Daily Record

Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling to France, Covid testing and more

Confused by French rules, Spanish practices and African attitudes? Your problems solved here

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Rahul Dravid and a period of necessary churning for Indian cricket

India’s dramatic slide in South Africa means that transition might have been advanced by a couple of years.

The Hindu

'It's time to look beyond Ashwin in ODIs': Harbhajan suggests bringing back 'KulCha'

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said that India spinners are missing the spark in the middle-overs in ODI cricket, adding that it's time to look beyond R Ashwin in the 50-over format and bring back the combination of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, popularly known as 'KulCha'.

The Times of India

South Africa court to look into 800 million euros worth of Covid fraud

After an independent investigation into more than 5,000 Covid-19 fund contracts, South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has found more than half of the tenders are irregular and will be referred for prosecution, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

West Indies in India | Rohit and Washington set to return against the West Indies

Limited-overs series begins in Ahmedabad on February 6

The Hindu

Looming Fed rate hikes have emerging markets dreading deja vu

Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey could be roiled when the US Fed starts raising interest rates.

Al Jazeera

S.African corruption probe flags COVID contracts worth $137 million

South African investigators have flagged COVID-19 contracts worth around 2.1 billion rand ($137.12 million) for possible corruption and fraud, a report into corruption linked to the pandemic showed on Tuesday.

Reuters

You can't win every game, it's a temporary phase for Team India: Ravi Shastri

MUSCAT: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri does not see any reason to press the panic button after the team's shocking Test and ODI series loss to an under-strength South Africa as he believes it is a "temporary phase" and the side will tide over it soon.

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Give fixing whistleblowers more security: Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir called on authorities to provide security to cricketers who report approach by fixers.

The Guardian - UK

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Times of India

South Africa's Indian-origin commentators laud Proteas captain Temba Bavuma

JOHANNESBURG: Two of South Africa's leading Indian-origin cricket commentators have lauded Temba Bavuma for his astute leadership during the home team's 3-0 ODI series victory over visiting Indians and said his calm demeanour has brought "stability" to a team in transition.

Evening Standard

Global weather: Cape Town ‘records its hottest ever temperature’ as Greece is blanketed in snow

Cape Town recorded its highest ever temperature as parts of South Africa was gripped by a weekend heatwave, according to an expert.

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Why COVID cases are so low in Africa

Like previous COVID waves, omicron has largely bypassed much of Africa — or has it?

The Hindu

Tackling the Omicron wave, getting future-ready

States can benefit from the use of the learnings so far as India is more likely to mirror South Africa’s trajectory

The Conversation

COVID in South Africa shows the limits of using courts to fight political battles

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily lives. Some of these changes are immediately visible in the everyday wearing of face masks, in the bottles of hand sanitiser found on shop counters, and in the careful spacing of long queues. Others, though, are less obvious. They take…

The Hindu

ICC Awards: Babar Azam, Joe Root, Shaheen Afridi, Lizelle Lee bag top honours

Root wins Test Cricketer of the Year; Marais Erasmus was named the Umpire of the Year

The Times of India

Being Temba Bavuma: Captain of 'People's' Republic of South Africa

NEW DELHI: In 2001, sixth grade students at the prestigious South African College Schools (SACS) in Cape Town were assigned a project -- "Where do I see myself in 15 years?"

The Independent UK

Stowaway flies from South Africa to Amsterdam inside plane wheel

Man lucky to be alive after surviving 11-hour journey on cargo plane

The Times of India

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI against South Africa

CAPE TOWN: India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the third ODI here, the ICC said on Monday.

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