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UAE donates much needed ultra-cold freezers to African nations December 30, 2021 at 03:10PM

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The Hope Consortium and Unicef partnership will boost countries’ vaccine rollout efforts The post UAE donates much needed ultra-cold freezers to African nations appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

EP JUST DROPPED BY Dproffbeat

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  stream songs \   instagram  A Nigerian Lagos base young artist and producers who was just newly signed in to viva afro wide ent... has actually push up his game with the recent EP HE JUST DROPED and called it the  ( sound of ur life this naija multitalented artist has never given-up but has kept on doing  his  best in the music ent.... industry and recently got signed Erhabor Ernest musically know as  Dproffbeat   is form south south and was born Dec 31st 1994 started his musical carrier professionally in 2012 recently based in Eko lagos and worked on not just his songs, EP or Ablum only but for many other talented naija artist based all over the world -,

Health department rolls out Pfizer boosters to eligible individuals December 28, 2021 at 12:20PM

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Low uptake anticipated because of festive season, but healthcare workers stand ready The post Health department rolls out Pfizer boosters to eligible individuals appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Plans to get education system ready for 2022 December 28, 2021 at 11:00AM

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The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive The post Plans to get education system ready for 2022 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Richard Branson: Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu December 27, 2021 at 05:00PM

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Arch was one of the most positive, funny, life-affirming people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, writes Richard Branson. The post Richard Branson: Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Tutu’s death a moment to reflect and reconcile with South Africa’s past and future December 26, 2021 at 05:00PM

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The archbishop was a man of forgiveness who was bravely outspoken during apartheid and in the democratic era persistently asked us to look deeper and be better. The post Tutu’s death a moment to reflect and reconcile with South Africa’s past and future appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

The Continent’s Africans of the Year: Agnes Tirop December 26, 2021 at 06:00PM

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She was not your property: Agnes Tirop was on track for global superstardom, before her race was brutally cut short. The post The Continent’s Africans of the Year: Agnes Tirop appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Makana citizens score in local government elections December 26, 2021 at 02:00PM

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The Makana Citizens Front won more votes than any other opposition party, giving residents a direct voice on the local council The post Makana citizens score in local government elections appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Carlos Amato: Tutu took love to its limits December 26, 2021 at 01:53PM

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As the confessor-in-chief of South Africa’s transition to democracy, the archbishop upheld a vision of political justice rooted in atonement and empathy, rather than action and accountability The post Carlos Amato: Tutu took love to its limits appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Always faith, always justice: A tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu December 26, 2021 at 10:06AM

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One of the world’s most respected spiritual and human rights leaders, Tutu was a living testament to faith in action, insuppressible in his opposition against the evils of racism The post Always faith, always justice: A tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Desmond Tutu passes at 90: A man of justice and faith December 26, 2021 at 09:43AM

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and TRC chair hailed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a ‘patriot without equal’ The post Desmond Tutu passes at 90: A man of justice and faith appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

ANC’s support for Shell is a direct breach of the Freedom Charter December 24, 2021 at 01:01AM

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Ignoring the voices of the people they claim to represent, the ANC has veered far from its guiding principles in pursuit of its own financial interest The post ANC’s support for Shell is a direct breach of the Freedom Charter appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Glamour SA – Q&A with Maps Maponyane about Opera Mini December 23, 2021 at 10:26AM

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'I use it every day to keep on top of the latest stories and trends' The post Glamour SA – Q&A with Maps Maponyane about Opera Mini appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

King Mswati’s son drags investigative journalist to South African court after damining exposés December 23, 2021 at 08:00AM

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Urgent interdict ‘not so urgent’ in Eswatini prince’s bid to gag investigative journalist and editor following reports of alleged royal plot to procure guns in South Africa for further clamp down on protesters The post King Mswati’s son drags investigative journalist to South African court after damining exposés appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Advisors suggest end to quarantine of asymptomatic Covid-19 contacts December 21, 2021 at 03:38PM

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According to the ministerial advisory committee, the quarantine period for “high-risk contacts” of Covid-19 patients is not an effective measure for containing the spread of the virus The post Advisors suggest end to quarantine of asymptomatic Covid-19 contacts appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Zondo commission asks for two-month extension on final report deadline December 21, 2021 at 03:23PM

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Commission says that although it worked hard to meet the 30 December deadline, more work is still needed and it has ample funds to continue until February The post Zondo commission asks for two-month extension on final report deadline appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Hearings into July unrest expose dismal state of security cluster December 21, 2021 at 02:00PM

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As the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) concludes its first leg of the inquiry into the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the testimonies have laid bare the dysfunctional state of South Africa’s justice, crime prevention and security cluster. During the inquiry, members of the cluster engaged in buck-passing and blame-gaming, with no one […] The post Hearings into July unrest expose dismal state of security cluster appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

How quickly Omicron is spreading in South Africa? December 21, 2021 at 09:00AM

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The Omicron variant’s spread across South Africa has already surpassed the peak of the Delta-driven third wave. Here’s what the data tells us so far about how quickly Omicron spreads — but truly understanding the variant will take more time. The post How quickly Omicron is spreading in South Africa? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

The problem with schools boasting 100% pass rates December 21, 2021 at 08:00AM

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Schools that boast of perfect pass rates often do so at the expense of weaker learners who are rooted out well ahead of the final exams. The post The problem with schools boasting 100% pass rates appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Eswatini youth: ‘Nothing to lose’ December 21, 2021 at 04:00AM

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More than 100 young protesters were killed by the police, sparking outrage against the king The post Eswatini youth: ‘Nothing to lose’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

How the misuse of science compounded South Africa’s Covid crisis December 20, 2021 at 07:00PM

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Repeated claims that the country was “following the science” really meant it was following a particular science followed by some Western scientists The post How the misuse of science compounded South Africa’s Covid crisis appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Spectators barred from South Africa-India matches December 20, 2021 at 06:29PM

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CSA says in a statement that a joint decision had been taken with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to bar spectators from the ground The post Spectators barred from South Africa-India matches appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Plea to repair and reopen Johannesburg’s iconic Charlotte Maxeke hospital now December 20, 2021 at 06:00PM

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If the government is unwilling to ensure our patients’ basic constitutional right to access healthcare, it is time to investigate a private-public partnership to repair our facility The post Plea to repair and reopen Johannesburg’s iconic Charlotte Maxeke hospital now appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

When free trade is not free December 20, 2021 at 06:00PM

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Free trade limits the policy space available to states worldwide, locking them into market-based trade and industrial policies. The post When free trade is not free appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Nadal tests positive for Covid in latest blow for tennis legend December 20, 2021 at 05:01PM

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The Spanish former world number one said he took the test when he returned to Spain from Abu Dhabi where he took part in an exhibition tournament last week. The post Nadal tests positive for Covid in latest blow for tennis legend appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

The judicial kidnapping of Julian Assange December 20, 2021 at 05:00PM

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Britain's high court showed no hesitation in sending Julian Assange to his death, living or otherwise. The post The judicial kidnapping of Julian Assange appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs December 20, 2021 at 05:00PM

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A new study shows the past 20 years of forest regeneration and reforestation efforts globally have contributed to the restoration of carbon sinks The post Reforestation boosts planet’s green lungs appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

World Economic Forum ‘will defer’ Davos meeting over Omicron fears December 20, 2021 at 04:48PM

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The high-powered meeting scheduled for January 17-21 will instead be held in "early summer", the organisers said. The post World Economic Forum ‘will defer’ Davos meeting over Omicron fears appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

TPLF rebels announce retreat towards Ethiopia’s Tigray December 20, 2021 at 04:40PM

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The move marks a major reversal by the rebels, who previously dismissed the government's insistence on their withdrawal from Afar and Amhara as "an absolute non-starter" for talks to begin. The post TPLF rebels announce retreat towards Ethiopia’s Tigray appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Opera celebrates 15 years of connecting Africa to the internet with a massive data giveaway December 20, 2021 at 04:28PM

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Opera will award the 150 winners with the most memorable entries with 150GB of free data The post Opera celebrates 15 years of connecting Africa to the internet with a massive data giveaway appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

What does entrepreneurship really mean in the African context? December 19, 2021 at 11:00AM

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What works in one place and for one group of people will not necessarily work elsewhere. The post What does entrepreneurship really mean in the African context? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Stories of Democracy, Freedom and Human Rights, as told by ordinary Chinese citizens December 20, 2021 at 08:21AM

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The Chinese people themselves have the greatest say in the true state of democracy, freedom and human rights in China The post Stories of Democracy, Freedom and Human Rights, as told by ordinary Chinese citizens appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Welcome to Fernando’s swanky shack in Joe Slovo Park December 19, 2021 at 11:00AM

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Fernando Mkhabela has transformed the interior of his modest home into a luxury five-star habitat The post Welcome to Fernando’s swanky shack in Joe Slovo Park appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Eastern Cape’s First Automobile Works factory goes back on its word December 19, 2021 at 10:00AM

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Workers on strike for a ninth week at a vehicle manufacturer in Gqeberha have accused the company of flip-flopping during negotiations for better wages and medical aid contributions. The post Eastern Cape’s First Automobile Works factory goes back on its word appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Magashule warns of ANC disunity and ‘bumpy’ leadership contest in 2022 December 19, 2021 at 09:00AM

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The ANC’s corruption-accused suspended secretary general decries use of ‘state organs’ to ‘persecute party leaders’ The post Magashule warns of ANC disunity and ‘bumpy’ leadership contest in 2022 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Mining in Richards Bay remains a double-edged sword December 18, 2021 at 11:48AM

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Sociopolitical conflict persists in the area because mining operations go hand in hand with filthy lucre that divides communities while devastating their natural environment. The post Mining in Richards Bay remains a double-edged sword appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

OneFarm Share: Making an impact from farm to fork December 18, 2021 at 10:06AM

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Corporate South Africa can utilise OneFarm Share’s CSI-as-a-service The post OneFarm Share: Making an impact from farm to fork appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

African-American farm workers accuse white South Africans of taking their jobs December 17, 2021 at 07:00PM

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The Mississippi court case is unique; usually the grievances are against Mexicans accused of taking work from Americans The post African-American farm workers accuse white South Africans of taking their jobs appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

It’s doable: Africa wants 60% of locally manufactured vaccines by 2040 December 17, 2021 at 06:10PM

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The next three to five years will require the continent to ensure there is sustainable business beyond Covid-19. The post It’s doable: Africa wants 60% of locally manufactured vaccines by 2040 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

With trade underway in the AfCFTA, the Export Credit Insurance Corporation identifies itself as a key player December 15, 2021 at 09:38AM

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State-owned export insurer says it is well capitalised to insure companies venturing outside of South African borders The post With trade underway in the AfCFTA, the Export Credit Insurance Corporation identifies itself as a key player appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Zeph Mothopeng: A life hard to embody as flesh and blood December 15, 2021 at 12:47AM

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Even in death, the legacy of the Lion of Azania – an uncompromising firebrand – remains contested within the Africanist movement The post Zeph Mothopeng: A life hard to embody as flesh and blood appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

The Portfolio: On the beauty and importance of joyous Black gatherings December 15, 2021 at 12:37AM

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Expanding the scope and reach of Culture Review magazine during lockdown wasn’t easy, but it was necessary The post The Portfolio: On the beauty and importance of joyous Black gatherings appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

M&G Year-End Quiz Solutions 2021 December 14, 2021 at 11:00PM

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How much of the year that was 2021 did you remember? The post M&G Year-End Quiz Solutions 2021 appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Quiz: How much of 2021 do you recall? December 14, 2021 at 11:00PM

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Let the Mail & Guardian quiz test your memory mettle before you consign the year to the past The post Quiz: How much of 2021 do you recall? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

SA received Zondo’s real gift well before Christmas December 14, 2021 at 08:00PM

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A too narrow focus on the number of convictions from the final report of the state capture commission will mean a failure to see the impact it has already had The post SA received Zondo’s real gift well before Christmas appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Court to hear what state calls ‘Magashule’s bid to stall trial’ in February December 14, 2021 at 07:18PM

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The NPA has insisted in an affidavit in response to Ace Magashule’s application for a raft of declaratory orders that he has a prima facie case to answer The post Court to hear what state calls ‘Magashule’s bid to stall trial’ in February appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Covid’s here to stay, so live with it December 14, 2021 at 07:00PM

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The world must be responsible in its reaction to the virus in all its varieties The post Covid’s here to stay, so live with it appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Mantashe comments on objections to Shell seismic survey ‘astounding’ December 14, 2021 at 08:38AM

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Environmental group says the government is continuing to push the country towards a climate change disaster The post Mantashe comments on objections to Shell seismic survey ‘astounding’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Ramaphosa has mild case of Covid-19, encourages people to get vaccinated December 13, 2021 at 09:38AM

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David Mabuza will be acting president for a week The post Ramaphosa has mild case of Covid-19, encourages people to get vaccinated appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

High court to hear preservation application against Optimum in March December 10, 2021 at 04:30PM

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The Investigating Directorate has filed an application worth R2-billion that could see the mine, the shares Tegeta holds plus debt intended to be converted into a majority stake in the mine The post High court to hear preservation application against Optimum in March appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Constitution’s 25th anniversary: SA may not be perfect, but it has made great progress, says Lamola December 10, 2021 at 04:17PM

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The Constitution still rings hollow for survivors of gender based violence and those wallowing in poverty and unemployment, the justice minister concedes The post Constitution’s 25th anniversary: SA may not be perfect, but it has made great progress, says Lamola appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Gambian leader’s new term darkened by politics, economy December 10, 2021 at 04:12PM

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Adama Barrow was re-elected on the strength of his pitch as the candidate of continuity, but faces mounting pressure for action, both from home and abroad The post Gambian leader’s new term darkened by politics, economy appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

PODCAST: What is South Africa’s “sneaker flipping” industry? December 10, 2021 at 03:48PM

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Teekay Motla and Katlego Mokale of Sneaker Content chat to Sarah Smit and Lineo Leteba about the growing sneaker flipping industry The post PODCAST: What is South Africa’s “sneaker flipping” industry? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

What you can learn from the Bitcoin crash December 10, 2021 at 08:40AM

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Despite the drop, Bitcoin isn't going anywhere The post What you can learn from the Bitcoin crash appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

The tragic loss of seed culture December 09, 2021 at 08:09AM

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The proposed seed Bills restrict the freedom of seed users to share, save, exchange or sell seed and creates a dependency on bought, modified seed The post The tragic loss of seed culture appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims the jailing of Capitol riot defendants is a ‘witch hunt’ against Trump fans

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and three other “Sedition Caucus” Republicans held a press conference Tuesday allegedly to decry the conditions at the D.C. jail, which is housing accused suspects awaiting trial for actions during the January 6 riots. But Greene and her three co-members used the event primarily to further false far-right claims about the insurrection, while wrongly claiming they are being “persecuted” by the government – a talking point Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly used. “We have a January 6 committee that Nancy Pelosi is leading,” Greene said, falsely. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) is the chairman. “That is nothing but a political witch hunt on Republicans and Trump supporters all across America, and anyone that was at the Capitol on January 6.” More than 600 people from more than 40 states have been charged. Only about 75 are currently in jail, and the charges are often far from casual misdemeanor ones. USA Today maintains a massive

'How is this a story?': Critics are baffled after Politico accuses Kamala Harris of having a 'phobia'

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Security experts and many Americans alike are blasting an attack by the mainstream media giant Politico against Vice President Kamala Harris , an attack that comes amid revelations of a study in The Washington Post showing just how unfairly negative the press has been in its coverage of President Joe Biden and his administration. As it turns out, Politico, a major player in DC politics, is effectively owned by a million-dollar donor to Donald Trump . The anger which spread through social media late Monday night was fueled by a tweet from Politico’s White House reporter Alex Thompson, who shows Vice President Harris in four different images using corded headphones instead of wireless ones. According to Thompson, co-author of the piece, the Vice President has a “Bluetooth phobia,” and co-wrote a story titled, “Kamala Harris is Bluetooth-phobic.” NEW: Kamala Harris has long felt that Bluetooth headphones are a security risk. \nSo, she insists on using wired ones, 3 fmr campaign aide

Going back to the future of KwaZulu-Natal politics December 07, 2021 at 08:02AM

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The past is helpful in understanding the predatory and violent nature of political factionalism in the province. But it doesn’t answer the question of how to fix it. The post Going back to the future of KwaZulu-Natal politics appeared first on The Mail & Guardian .