WorldNo masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictionsFlattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.02 Feb 06:08 PM
WorldTwenty Covid mutations in a single patientYoung woman with untreated HIV accumulated more than 20 additional SARS-CoV-2 mutations.01 Feb 05:48 PM
TravelYou're not supposed to blow the door off: British Airways blunderIn August 2010 a JetBlue steward intentionally caused an ISD in a spectacular resignation.27 Jan 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer All Blacks physio: 'I thought I was a dead man walking'The All Blacks' use of a physio during a rugby test caused outrage within the IRB.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOmicron cases may be headed for a rapid drop in US and BritainSigns are pointing to an Omicron peak in the US and Britain.12 Jan 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksBad Sport Boks: ABs physio threatened, players banned from swapping gearRevealed: Why the Springboks turned on All Black physio.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksFormer All Blacks physio reveals chilling threat: 'We will burn your family'A decision to tour South Africa with the Cavaliers resulted in death threats09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOmicron 'tsunami' in quarter of countries - but Delta still at play tooWarning amid Omicron surge and apparent lesser severity: "Delta is still a big problem."08 Jan 10:33 PM
TravelClose shave: Propeller smashes through passenger plane cabinSouth African passengers are grateful to have survived a terrifying ordeal.06 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldFire hits South Africa's Parliament Building in Cape TownA dark plume of smoke and flames can be seen at South Africa's Parliament Building.02 Jan 08:33 AM
World'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop TutuTutu was in cheapest available coffin at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays.01 Jan 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A true giant': Tributes flow for Desmond Tutu, a force for harmonyNew York Times: Praise for the late archbishop flooded social media.27 Dec 04:50 AM
WorldUN chief calls Desmond Tutu 'an inspiration to generations'Leaders react to the death of the former Archbishop of Cape Town.26 Dec 11:16 PM
WorldDesmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid activist, dies aged 90Desmond Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice.26 Dec 07:59 AM
WorldSouth Africa's case drop may show Omicron peak has passedSouth Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave.22 Dec 09:05 AM
New ZealandTravel ban: South African ICU nurse unable to take up job offerThe nurse has a New Zealand registration and a job offer at Tairāwhiti DHB.20 Dec 06:23 PM
World'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data releasedResearch in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.14 Dec 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldI got caught in a pandemic panic two years into Covid. It felt like day oneNew York Times: When a trip turns into a nightmare of conflicting public health orders.14 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldSouth Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steamThe nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.14 Dec 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to write your bucket list when international travel returnsWhen world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.11 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldSouth African doctors see signs Omicron milder than DeltaEarly signs Omicron cases less severe but volume of cases could still overwhelm hospitals.11 Dec 07:05 PM
TravelRamaphosa blames 'Travel apartheid' as safari businesses sufferSouth Africa's tourism industry suffered a 70 per cent drop in foreign tourists.08 Dec 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutationsNew York Times: Scientists do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.07 Dec 07:59 PM
WorldOmicron v Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is criticalCan the latest competitor to the world-dominating Covid-19 Delta displace it?07 Dec 12:03 AM
CrimeFather of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South AfricaThe father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria06 Dec 10:34 PM
World'Worrying': Omicron doctor reveals variant's terrible toll on kids, teen's deathMore kids are being hospitalised with moderate to severe Covid symptoms, and one has died.05 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldWarning past infection may not defeat OmicronScientists are warning reinfections among people seem more likely with latest mutation.04 Dec 04:47 AM
TravelTravel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHONot only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.03 Dec 12:22 AM
WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
World'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a dayScientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.02 Dec 01:34 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldAustralia confirms another Omicron caseNSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.01 Dec 06:33 AM
