South Africa

South Africa match marks 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket

Experienced batsman Faf du Plessis says South Africa must master the unfamiliar conditions and home captain Babar Azam when they play their first test in Pakistan since 2007 in the opening match of a two-game series that starts in Karachi on Tuesday.

South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for AstraZeneca's vaccine

South Africa will pay $5.25 for each dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, whereas European Union members will pay just $2.16 for it.

Women only taxi service launched in South Africa as sexual assault rises

Activist Joanie Fredericks' ladies only taxi service launched last week has already received calls from women requesting a ride to work that will keep them safe.

South Africa arrive for first Pakistan cricket tour in 14 years

International cricket was suspended in Pakistan following a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in March 2009. Test cricket was revived in the country in late 2019 when Sri Lanka toured for two tests.

UK sees 1,100+ deaths, over 52,000 new Covid-19 cases – latest updates

The novel coronavirus has infected more than 88 million people globally and claimed over 1.8 million lives. Here are the updates for January 7:

Africa’s free trade bloc is open for business after virus delays

The true impact of the deal which could lift tens of millions out of poverty and boost trade among African neighbours will not be felt for some years despite its New Year’s Day launch.

What do we know about the new coronavirus strains?

The new virus strains are predicted to have thousands of mutations, the notables of which emerged in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Nigeria.

Is the new Covid-19 variant found in South Africa dangerous?

South Africa has identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, which authorities believe is driving a surge in Covid-19 infections there. But are these concerns justified?

UK finds second Covid-19 variant, linked to South Africa

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms two people infected with the new variant are “contacts of cases who travelled” from South Africa. South African scientists believe the variant is more infectious and could hit younger people harder.

South Africa, England cricket tour under threat as second ODI postponed

The series had been scheduled to start on Friday but was delayed after an unnamed South African player tested positive for Covid-19.

World champs South Africa withdraw from Rugby Championship

The world champions are withdrawing two weeks before kick-off, citing player welfare concerns and logistical difficulties after Covid-19 made it harder for international players to travel.

WHO warns against herd immunity solution to virus – latest updates

More than 37.9 million people have tested positive for Covid-19 globally, while over a million have died from the virus. Here are the updates for October 12: