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[ad_1] As some countries around the world gradually ease the blockade restrictions imposed in an attempt to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the World Health Organization said it may never be completely eliminated. A Gauteng Health Department official collects samples from a man during a door-to-door COVID-19 coronavirus …

[ad_1] The infamous escape clause ’of South African rugby, the provision allowing local players to be unconditionally released from their current contracts if they can organize a deal abroad, has become as polarized as the debate over the government shutdown. Register your interest for entries of British and Irish Lions …

[ad_1] The president began by reflecting on the nearly seven weeks of the national shutdown. He thanked South Africa for the sacrifices they had made so far. In the middle of the speech, he spoke about what most South Africans wanted to know, which is the relaxation of the blockade …

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa must allow South African mines to operate at full capacity as the national coronavirus blockade risks crippling the industry, according to Sibanye Stillwater. Last month, the government allowed miners to restart operations with half their normal workers amid concerns that the closures could harm the viability …

[ad_1] The three winning captains of the South African Rugby World Cup have recalled what it was like for them to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Register your interest for entries of British and Irish Lions in South Africa 2021 Francois Pienaar (1995), John Smit (2007) and Siya Kolisi (2019) …

[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – Lesotho recorded its first case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the health ministry said, becoming the last country in Africa to be afflicted by the virus. The ministry said it had conducted 81 tests for COVID-19 from travelers from South Africa and Saudi Arabia, of which one was …

[ad_1] Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. FOLLOW LIVE | Lindiwe Sisulu set to tackle accusations of corruption Russia records more than 10,000 new virus cases Moscow – Russia registered more than 10 000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, continuing …

[ad_1] Vodacom on Wednesday announced that it formed a partnership with Alphabet, Google’s parent, to offer Internet access in rural Mozambique using Internet Loon balloons. Loon will help Vodacom provide service to underserved and underserved parts of the southern African nation with a network of “mobile phone towers” operating 20 …

[ad_1] While uncertainty reigns over the South African rugby Covid-19 “escape clause”, the Bulls may claim a fruitful lockout after confirming the signing of Gio Aplon on Wednesday. The 37-year-old perennial veteran is the latest high-profile acquisition for the Loftus-based franchise, following the re-signing of staunch Springbok Duane Vermeulen as …

[ad_1] “This review will build on global technical and ethical standards to obtain the necessary scientific evidence.” Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina. Image: United Nations photo. ANTANANARIVO – Madagascar is putting its so-called plant-based cure for COVID-19 up for sale, and several African countries have already placed purchase orders, despite …