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Australia PM says vaccinations alone will not end Sydney's Covid-19 lockdown

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said vaccinations alone would not bring an end to a Covid-19 lockdown in Sydney as residents of the country's largest city face another month under tough curbs to stamp out an outbreak of the Delta variant.

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Nigerian court acquits Shi'ite leader Zakzaky and wife of all charges

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Nigerian court acquits Shi'ite leader Zakzaky and wife of all charges

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A Nigerian court on Wednesday acquitted Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a banned Shi'ite group, of all eight criminal charges against him, defence and prosecution lawyers said.

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Zimbabwe approves J&J Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

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Zimbabwe approves J&J Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

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Zimbabwe has authorised the emergency use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, the first Western-made shot to be approved by the southern African nation, its medicines regulator said on Wednesday.

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Three arrested in Alex after stabbing of security guard during Benmore labour protest

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Three arrested in Alex after stabbing of security guard during Benmore labour protest

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A security guard is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in the chest during a protest by construction workers over unpaid salaries in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Wednesday morning.

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Planning to apply for the R350 grant? Here's 6 things you need to know before you do

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Planning to apply for the R350 grant? Here's 6 things you need to know before you do

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According to the department, you could qualify if your house has burnt down or you can't get maintenance from the other parent of your child and you are in dire need.

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Lawyer confirms alleged Woolworths 'Mercedes looter' handed himself over to police

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Lawyer confirms alleged Woolworths 'Mercedes looter' handed himself over to police

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The 26-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver who went viral on social media after being captured on film allegedly looting a popular Durban Woolworths and then driving off has handed himself over to police.

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Documents damaged but no files lost in fire at public protector's Cape office

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Documents damaged but no files lost in fire at public protector's Cape office

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Documents were damaged during a fire in a storeroom at the public protector’s office in Wale Street in Cape Town on Thursday.

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Another honour for UCT prof as US report lists him as only African scientist among 22 black biotech leaders

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Another honour for UCT prof as US report lists him as only African scientist among 22 black biotech leaders

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According to UCT, Chibale has received worldwide recognition for his work. In 2018, Fortune magazine named him one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders.

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Ramaphosa on vaccine charm offensive as study finds people believe prayer is effective against Covid-19

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Ramaphosa on vaccine charm offensive as study finds people believe prayer is effective against Covid-19

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A study found seven in 10 South Africans had scant trust in the government’s ability to ensure that Covid-19 vaccines were safe.

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Products at risk of going off and animal feed stuck at Durban port

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Products at risk of going off and animal feed stuck at Durban port

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The Durban port is running short on space to store containers and running out of plug points used to keep containers cool, which will result in massive food wastage if not resolved immediately, say two organisations.

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Russia's daily Covid-19 deaths reach record high for third time

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Russia's daily Covid-19 deaths reach record high for third time

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Russia reported 799 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, an all-time high it has reached three times in the last month amid a surge in cases blamed on the infectious Delta variant.

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Late Sipho Thanjekwayo remembered for his work in combating crime and violence in Gauteng

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Late Sipho Thanjekwayo remembered for his work in combating crime and violence in Gauteng

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Gauteng MEC for community safety Faith Mazibuko has described Sipho Thanjekwayo, acting head of department, as a leader who will be remembered for his great work in combating crime and violence against people in the province.