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'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop Tutu
Tutu was in cheapest available coffin at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays.
'A true giant': Tributes flow for Desmond Tutu, a force for harmony
New York Times: Praise for the late archbishop flooded social media.
UN chief calls Desmond Tutu 'an inspiration to generations'
Leaders react to the death of the former Archbishop of Cape Town.
Desmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid activist, dies aged 90
Desmond Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice.
South Africa's case drop may show Omicron peak has passed
South Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave.
Travel ban: South African ICU nurse unable to take up job offer
The nurse has a New Zealand registration and a job offer at Tairāwhiti DHB.
'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data released
Research in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.
I got caught in a pandemic panic two years into Covid. It felt like day one
New York Times: When a trip turns into a nightmare of conflicting public health orders.
South Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steam
The nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.
How to write your bucket list when international travel returns
When world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.
South African doctors see signs Omicron milder than Delta
Early signs Omicron cases less severe but volume of cases could still overwhelm hospitals.
Ramaphosa blames 'Travel apartheid' as safari businesses suffer
South Africa's tourism industry suffered a 70 per cent drop in foreign tourists.
The variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutations
New York Times: Scientists do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.
Omicron v Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
Can the latest competitor to the world-dominating Covid-19 Delta displace it?
Father of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South Africa
The father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria
'Worrying': Omicron doctor reveals variant's terrible toll on kids, teen's death
More kids are being hospitalised with moderate to severe Covid symptoms, and one has died.
Warning past infection may not defeat Omicron
Scientists are warning reinfections among people seem more likely with latest mutation.
Travel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHO
Not only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.
Omicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathom
It is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.
'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a day
Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.
Omicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still down
From Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.
Omicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches US
European Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.
Australia confirms another Omicron case
NSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.
How two flights to Europe may have spurred spread of new variant
New York Times: Lax enforcement of rules may have sent on infected passengers.
Watch: Students flee in terror after enraged elephant charges, rams safari truck
Frightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.
Border blunder: Governor of Texas slammed over South Africa tweet
South America, South Africa, it's all the same, right Greg?
Covid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to Spain
The couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.
Omicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thought
Omicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.
The show must go on: Israeli beauty pageant given special travel pass
Israel allows the world's most beautiful to sidestep border restrictions.
Editorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see mode
EDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.
Omicron variant: South African Dr says 'unusual' symptoms did not make sense
However, doctors are worried about how the new variant might impact the elderly.
South African scientists brace for wave propelled by Omicron
Worried scientists scrambling to combat the lightning spread of Omicron in South Africa.