See These Swimmers Share A Sweet Hug After South Africa Takes Gold And A World Record
In addition to smashing a longtime world record, Tatjana Schoenmaker took home South Africa's first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.
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Rooibos Tea Is Africa's First Food To Join The EU's List Of Protected Products
Rooibos joins France's Champagne, Greece's feta cheese and Colombian coffee on the list. The tea is said to have numerous health benefits.
The Downs And Ups Of Africa's Current COVID Surge
The World Health Organization has reported a downturn after 8 weeks of increasing cases. But the good news comes with a large dose of caution.
Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic
Vaccines may not be as effective for those who are immuno-compromised. Protecting them needs to be made a top priority, says researchers — to keep them safe and to slow the emergence of variants.
Is The Variant From India The Most Contagious Coronavirus Mutant On The Planet?
Scientists are trying to determine if the coronavirus variant in India could be the most transmissible variant known.
People Are Talking About A 'Double Mutant' Variant In India. What Does That Mean?
The term is a reference to two particular mutations in SARS-CoV-2. But the variant in India could carry additional mutations.
Fast-Moving Fire On Table Mountain Destroys South African Landmarks, History
A fire spread from Table Mountain National Park to the University of Cape Town, where collections were destroyed at the Jagger Library.
Why South Africa Banned Booze — And What Happened Next
The hope was that if people weren't out drinking, they wouldn't be spreading the coronavirus. There were unforeseen benefits to the ban, which ended last month — and negative impacts as well.
A Race To Protect His Country — And His Mother
For this health expert based in Boston, the effort to get vaccines to his native South Africa was intensely personal.
You Think The U.S. Has Vaccine Issues? 130 Countries Haven't Even Started Vaccinating
For low- and middle-income countries, just obtaining doses has been a challenge. And now concerns are being raised about the effectiveness of the more affordable AstraZeneca option.