News and Current Events in the Nation of South Africa
- Multimillionaire wine tycoon, 50, locked in a bitter court fight with neighbour over curtains
Rollo Gabb, head of South African vineyard Journey's End, drew the ire of neighbour Meghdad Farrokhzad floor over the curtains in his 'high class' Kensington flat.
Daily Mail. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:16:12 +0000. - Omicron: Is racism why South African evidence of milder infection was ignored?
South African scientists tell the BBC their research should have been taken more seriously.
BBC News. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:08:25 GMT. - Was South Africa ignored over mild Omicron evidence?
South African scientists say their research was not taken more seriously because it was from Africa.
BBC News. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:08:25 GMT. - South African University Students Fight COVID Vaccine Mandates
South African university students are fighting mandates that require they be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to the classroom on February 14. ...
Voice of America. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:18:00 -0500. - This South African Quit Her Day Job To Pursue A Passion For Particles
South African researcher Faith February quit her job to start a full-time PhD so she could delve into the mysteries of atmospheric particles that play a key role in Earth's climate.
By Andrew Wight, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:47:19 -0500. - South Africa: Clinic for penguins opens in Cape Town
Penguins have lived in South Africa for millions of years but the adorable little birds are in danger. The population of the Cape Penguins has dropped by half in the past two decades because of climate change. ...
France24. France 24. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:35:44 GMT. - India captain Kohli condemned for venting DRS fury into stump mics
Former players from India and South Africa have slammed Indian superstar Virat Kohli after he and some teammates pointedly vented their anger at an overturned lbw decision into the stump microphone during the final Test in Cape Town.
Sydney Morning Herald. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:28:11 +1100. - In South Africa, Success Against H.I.V. Offers Hope
A former Africa correspondent, who covered the height of the AIDS epidemic there 15 years ago, finds lessons in the remarkable progress against that virus for our current fight.
Stephanie Nolen. New York Times. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:30:45 +0000. - Putin thanks South Africa for allowing Russian specialists to work with Omicron
The Russian president said that combating COVID-19 was "bothering" not only Russia but the entire world
Tass. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:41:59 +0300. - South African Companies Introduce Vaccine Mandates as Uptake Slows
Despite having the highest number of COVID infections in Africa, nearly two years into the pandemic, fewer than half of South African adults have been vaccinated. ...
Voice of America. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:58:00 -0500. - Omicron wave receding at global epicenter, CDC cautiously optimistic
The omicron wave that has whiplashed the world with surging cases has peaked after approximately four weeks in a large South African hospital in the City of Tshwane where the global outbreak first started, according to a recent paper.
Shiv Sudhakar. Fox News. Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:18:45 GMT. - CDC director says US may see 'precipitous decline' in omicron cases like South Africa
Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday sharp increases and quick declines in omicron cases may occur across the U.S. at different times.
ABC News. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:20:56 -0500.
Facts About South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, located in southern Africa, is governed
by a President and a bicameral Parliament. South Africa's
capital city is Pretoria, and its national currency is the Rand.
In 2020, the nation's estimated population was 59,308,690, and the primary languages used by South Africans are Afrikaans and English.
For more news and information about South Africa, visit the official South African government website.