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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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The V&A Waterfront’s Workshop17 is inviting entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals and start-ups to become part of their dynamic community.

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By The Associated Press undefined Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. But if you're thinking about flying for the holidays, you should know what to expect. Flights are getting more crowded and more airlines plan to stop blocking seats to accommodate the growing number of people taking to the skies again. Starting Dec. 1, Southwest will join United and American in allowing every seat on planes to be sold. JetBlue will scale back the number of blocked seats, and — along […]

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Kimi Makwetu was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in June 2018. He passed away in hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

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