Many Omicron patients “not as seriously ill” as in previous Covid waves say doctors – BBC News
The Omicron variant of coronavirus was first identified in South Africa. Doctors there say the early indications are that while hospitalisations are rising, so far the number of deaths and people needing intensive care is lower than at the same…
Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged – BBC News
South Africa which recorded some of the earliest cases of Omicron is seeing a major increase in levels of the disease. In the past week the daily number of new Covid infections has risen rapidly, from less than 3,000 to…
FW de Klerk dies: South African leader who freed Nelson Mandela and ended white rule .- BBC News
FW de Klerk, the man who released Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa and helped end white-minority rule, has died. The 85-year-old had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. He came to power in 1989 under apartheid, a…
South Africa riots: Is recent unrest a sign of deeper tensions? – BBC Newsnight
Over the past few weeks, more than 330 people have died in some of the worst violence South Africa has experienced since apartheid. Is the trouble a sign of deeper tensions? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Riots broke out in parts…