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South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds

President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Financial warfare: will there be a backlash against the dollar?

The sanctions freezing Russia’s foreign currency reserves have created an incentive for countries to bypass the US currency

Financial Times · Apr 7, 2022

Citing decreasing COVID cases, South Africa ends emergency

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa has ended its national state of disaster, the legal framework used for two years to impose restrictions to combat the pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

South Africa ditches most of its remaining Covid restrictions as infections fall

South Africa has removed almost all remaining Covid restrictions following a sustained decline in infections.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022

Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2022

South Africa eases Covid testing rules for holidaymakers entering into the country

Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to show evidence of a negative PCR test for entry into the country.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022

Amid dropping COVID cases, South Africa loosens restrictions

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa’s president has announced that it is no longer mandatory to wear masks outdoors and vaccinated travelers entering the country are no longer required to produce a negative PCR tests

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa eases COVID-19 restrictions to lift economy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said restrictive COVID-19 regulations that have weighed on the nation's struggling economy for two years would be removed on Wednesday, with the national state of disaster also to end soon.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022