Virgil Abloh, the acclaimed menswear designer for Louis Vuitton and founder and CEO of Off-White, died Sunday of cancer, according to a post from his verified Instagram account. He was 41.
The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world with a number of countries banning travelers from several southern African countries.
Egypt celebrated the reopening of the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor on Thursday night, a 2.7-kilometer (1.7-mile) road that connects two temple complexes in the area, the Temple of Luxor with the Temple of Karnak.
South Africa's health minister announced Thursday the discovery of a new coronavirus variant that appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the country.
At least eight civilians were killed and 17 others injured, including 13 school children, after a suicide car bomb exploded in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Thursday morning, according to state media.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has gone to direct the war from the front lines, state-affiliated media reported on Wednesday, as two Olympian athletes announced they were enlisting in the military.
Nigeria's federal government has rejected a report by a judicial panel that concluded the October 2020 shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate could be described as a massacre by the military that officials tried to cover up
Sudan's newly reinstated prime minister told CNN on Tuesday that he compromised in a deal with the country's military in order to avoid bloodshed and a civil war.
Ethiopian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed has announced he will lead his country's soldiers on the front lines of the war against advancing rebel fighters, in the latest escalation of the year-long conflict between his government and rebel groups from the northern Tigray region.
A Kenyan government directive that residents must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination by December 21 to access services was welcomed by some businesses on Monday but criticized by others, who said low vaccination rates made it unrealistic.
As scientists scramble to learn more about it, infectious disease expert Professor Salim Abdool Karim says current vaccines are effective against the new variant The post The Covid-19 Omicron variant: What is known so far appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Amapiano super producer De Mthuda is shaping the soundtrack of summer, but prefers to speak through his music, not to journalists, except in this case ... The post Meet De Mthuda, the landlord of amapiano appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
The momentous retail spending event, Black Friday, remains relevant in South Africa as total online spend year-on-year increased by 6% The post Black Friday better than 2020’s but consumer spending remains subdued appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Lebohang Mazibuko’s debut novel, ‘Bantu Knots’ is both poignant and relevant — and speaks to teenagers and adults alike The post Extract from ‘Bantu Knots’: The time of budding breasts appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
With a rich plot full of surprises, Joanne Joseph’s debbut novel is bound together by a poetic turn of phrase The post Children of Sugarcane: Where nothing sweet endures appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane appoints new boards because the structures were ‘wracked with infighting, rapid and frequent leadership changes, poor governance, corruption and loss of technical capacity’ The post Minister shakes up state housing entities in bid to improve delivery appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
The court found that the organisation’s past history in ensuring the misconduct inquiry against the Western Cape judge president was reopened refuted, rather than supported, Hlophe’s objections The post High court allows Freedom Under Law to oppose Hlophe’s review bid appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
In a world exhausted from almost two years of a covid-19, over the past week we got news of yet another worrying turn in the pandemic The post Exclusive: Join expert vaccinologist Prof Shabir Madhi as he unpacks Omicron appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
Enough of talking, let’s see some convictions The post State of capture – DDP Webinar summary appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
The vast majority of hospital admissions in Gauteng are of unvaccinated people, data from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases shows The post Covid-19 vaccines still protect against severe illness from the Omicron variant appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.
A survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has shown that South African crypto investors are expressing positive outlooks, with most intending to hold... The post South Africans optimistic about cryptocurrency investments – survey appeared first on Memeburn.
Twitch has introduced phone and email-verified chat options for its creators in a bid to crack down on hate raids and abusive behaviour. The... The post Twitch adds new chat tools to combat hate raids appeared first on Memeburn.
The City of Cape Town has announced it will install wind nets along Hout Bay Beach to prevent sand from gathering on nearby roads.... The post Cape Town to install sand nets to combat southeaster winds appeared first on Memeburn.
My Smart City, the service delivery app that lets citizens report issues and complaints, is now available in Tshwane. The platform previously launched for... The post My Smart City service delivery app expands to Tshwane appeared first on Memeburn.
As part of its efforts to deliver more gaming experiences for subscribers, Netflix has announced the acquisition of Oxenfree developers Night School Studio. This... The post Netflix leans further into gaming, buys developers of Oxenfree appeared first on Memeburn.
The Wikimedia Foundation has announced a campaign in collaboration with the South African creative community promoting the right of access to knowledge and encouraging... The post Wikimedia wants more South Africans to contribute to Wikipedia, launches campaign appeared first on Memeburn.
TikTok has announced it has hit a milestone of one billion monthly users five years after the app launched and despite political headaches. “TikTok... The post TikTok hits one billion monthly users appeared first on Memeburn.
Facebook has announced it is pausing development of an Instagram app aimed at children and will instead focus on parental supervisions tools. The pause... The post Facebook pauses development of “Instagram Kids” app appeared first on Memeburn.
Chipper Cash has launched in South Africa, bringing unlimited free domestic money transfers to locals, as well as a range of other financial features.... The post Chipper Cash launches in South Africa with free P2P payments, crypto investments appeared first on Memeburn.
Twitter has announced it will roll out its tip jar feature to users globally and will also let them send and receive tips in... The post Twitter rolls Tips out to users globally and adds support for Bitcoin appeared first on Memeburn.
Twitter co-founder and Jack Dorsey has stepped down as CEO of the social media company, and CTO Parag Agrawal will step into the role.
Sir Mick Davis warns that André de Ruyter will never be successful unless there is a purposeful response by the South African government.
The NICD's head of public health surveillance and response, Michelle Groome, says that for all intents and purposes Gauteng's fourth wave has already begun.
Sources have told CNBC that Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, is expected to give up his role at the company.
Buckle up, here is how much more you will be paying for petrol from December.
Patriotism only takes you so far, says MultiChoice South Africa CEO Nyiko Shiburi.
People infected by omicron in South Africa are showing very different symptoms to those suffering from the delta strain.
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Leading epidemiologist and former chairman of the government’s ministerial advisory committee on Covid–19, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, warns that the omicron variant will cause a surge in Covid-19 cases by the end of the week.
RSAWEB, South Africa’s no.1 ranked internet service provider (ISP), has just released by far the most competitive fibre deals from only R99.
The heavily mutated Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, the World Health Organisation warned on Monday.
South African scientists have discovered a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, Omicron, which is thought to be highly contagious.
Senior government scientist Anthony Fauci said Monday the United States was on high alert for the new Covid-19 variant and urged people to get vaccinated after Canada confirmed its first cases of the new strain.
MADRID, Nov 29 - Spain has detected its first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a 51-year-old man who arrived from South Africa on Sunday after a layover in Amsterdam, Madrid's regional health authorities said on Monday.
The new Covid variant Omicron is highly transmissible and requires urgent action, G7 health ministers said Monday, praising South Africa's exemplary work for both detecting the strain and alerting others to it.
Britain will offer a Covid-19 booster vaccine to all adults and give second doses to children aged between 12 and 15, the UK's top vaccine advisers said on Monday.
Dutch authorities placed a couple in isolation in hospital after they made a not really wise bid to abscond from a quarantine hotel for Covid-positive passengers from South Africa, officials said Monday.
STOCKHOLM, Nov 29 - Swedish parliament for the second time in less than a week elected Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson as new prime minister on Monday, leaving the country's first female premier to navigate a fragmented and fraught political lan
The world must study the wreckage of Covid-19 and say never again by striking a pandemic preparedness treaty, the WHO said Monday as countries gathered to build a new accord.
G7 health ministers were to hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the new Omicron Covid-19 strain spreading the globe and forcing border closures, as experts race to understand what the variant means for the fight to end the pandemic.
The head of hospital services at the Gauteng Health Department, Dr Freddy Kgongwana, says the province is well equipped for a Covid-19 fourth wave.
Expert vaccinologist Prof Shabir Madhi says one of the key things holding back South Africans from getting vaccinated is not just hesitancy but apathy.
The scrapping of the controversial e-toll system will have massive financial implications on the transport department’s funding model, minister Fikile Mbalula said.
Of the new Covid-19 cases Gauteng accounted for 1,909 of them.
Sudden travel bans triggered by South Africa’s announcement of the discovery of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been devastating - and not just in economic terms.
Business for SA says it supports mandatory vaccination and wants a rapid move to restrict access to public indoor areas not required for emergency use to vaccinated people.
No case has been made by the Competition Commission against either Nedbank Group Ltd or Nedbank Ltd in its complaint against various banks for allegedly colluding to fix prices and divide markets in respect of the rand–dollar exchange rate, said counsel for Nedbank Group Ltd and Nedbank Ltd.
AfriForum's Ernst Roets says coercion is dangerous, regardless of its subject matter: We should not be giving the government consent to use it in an increasingly expanded array of situations. Vaccine mandates are unjustifiable in a free society.
Swallows were the better side despite losing the Soweto derby 3-1 at home against Kaizer Chiefs, coach Brandon Truter insisted after the match on Sunday, a few hours before the club fired him and the entire coaching staff with immediate effect.
A former Gauteng department of health official said she had to get blankets from a private hospital to make sure mental health patients did not freeze to death.
The Bulls pack will buckle down with a new-look front row.
People with vaginas often get vajacials to treat ingrown hairs, remove dead skin cells, smooth bumps around bikini line and prevent acne.
'Gabuza is keen to move to AmaZulu,' a source told Phakaaathi.
The ANC in the province has nominated Mpho Moerane as its mayoral candidate.
Police discovered a hole in a cell wall while conducting their routine hourly cell visits.
The campaign heeds president Ramaphosa’s call for every minister, premier and mayor to support and encourage people to get vaccinated.
Wayne Couzens, who will die in jail, becomes the latest of only 60 criminals who will never be considered for release.
This appears to be a follow-up to another old Brics-related scam.
A professor at Wits says restrictions haven’t done much to curb the spread of infections.
I have been thinking about my guilt and wondering when will it end. Or is this a lifelong curse I need to deal with?
Pugnacious Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe has characteristically remained in the headlines while his troubles multiply.
South African president says he hopes the visit will strengthen fraternal ties, but also ‘translate into new opportunities for South African businesses, new markets for our products and the creation of employment for our people’.
There can be no doubt that the recently identified Omicron variant of Covid-19 and the rise in the number of new coronavirus cases present a series of difficult challenges for the government in general and President Cyril Ramaphosa in particular.
With Shell’s planned Wild Coast seismic survey starting on Wednesday, Border Deep Sea Angling Association says it will go to court to stop the survey, while Express Petroleum has cut ties with Shell.
South Africa registered 2,273 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total to 2,963,679. A further 25 Covid-19-related deaths were reported, taking total official deaths to 89,822. A total of 25,448,767 people have been vaccinated.
The border community of Manguzi feels under siege from armed syndicates, yet one of the solutions to bring stability to the area – Jersey barriers – has been mired in controversy, and is currently on hold.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are both probing a 14 September 2021 incident in which SANDF members shot at SAPS members who were pursuing cross-border car thieves near the Mozambican border.