World'Moral compass': Requiem for South Africa's Archbishop TutuTutu was in cheapest available coffin at his request to avoid any ostentatious displays.01 Jan 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A true giant': Tributes flow for Desmond Tutu, a force for harmonyNew York Times: Praise for the late archbishop flooded social media.27 Dec 04:50 AM
WorldUN chief calls Desmond Tutu 'an inspiration to generations'Leaders react to the death of the former Archbishop of Cape Town.26 Dec 11:16 PM
WorldDesmond Tutu, South African anti-apartheid activist, dies aged 90Desmond Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice.26 Dec 07:59 AM
WorldSouth Africa's case drop may show Omicron peak has passedSouth Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave.22 Dec 09:05 AM
New ZealandTravel ban: South African ICU nurse unable to take up job offerThe nurse has a New Zealand registration and a job offer at Tairāwhiti DHB.20 Dec 06:23 PM
World'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data releasedResearch in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.14 Dec 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldI got caught in a pandemic panic two years into Covid. It felt like day oneNew York Times: When a trip turns into a nightmare of conflicting public health orders.14 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldSouth Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steamThe nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.14 Dec 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to write your bucket list when international travel returnsWhen world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.11 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldSouth African doctors see signs Omicron milder than DeltaEarly signs Omicron cases less severe but volume of cases could still overwhelm hospitals.11 Dec 07:05 PM
TravelRamaphosa blames 'Travel apartheid' as safari businesses sufferSouth Africa's tourism industry suffered a 70 per cent drop in foreign tourists.08 Dec 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutationsNew York Times: Scientists do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.07 Dec 07:59 PM
WorldOmicron v Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is criticalCan the latest competitor to the world-dominating Covid-19 Delta displace it?07 Dec 12:03 AM
CrimeFather of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South AfricaThe father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria06 Dec 10:34 PM
World'Worrying': Omicron doctor reveals variant's terrible toll on kids, teen's deathMore kids are being hospitalised with moderate to severe Covid symptoms, and one has died.05 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldWarning past infection may not defeat OmicronScientists are warning reinfections among people seem more likely with latest mutation.04 Dec 04:47 AM
TravelTravel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHONot only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.03 Dec 12:22 AM
WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
World'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a dayScientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.02 Dec 01:34 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldAustralia confirms another Omicron caseNSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.01 Dec 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow two flights to Europe may have spurred spread of new variantNew York Times: Lax enforcement of rules may have sent on infected passengers.01 Dec 01:45 AM
LifestyleWatch: Students flee in terror after enraged elephant charges, rams safari truckFrightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.01 Dec 12:52 AM
TravelBorder blunder: Governor of Texas slammed over South Africa tweetSouth America, South Africa, it's all the same, right Greg?30 Nov 07:34 PM
TravelCovid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to SpainThe couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.30 Nov 06:39 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
TravelThe show must go on: Israeli beauty pageant given special travel passIsrael allows the world's most beautiful to sidestep border restrictions.29 Nov 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see modeEDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldOmicron variant: South African Dr says 'unusual' symptoms did not make senseHowever, doctors are worried about how the new variant might impact the elderly.28 Nov 02:24 AM
WorldSouth African scientists brace for wave propelled by OmicronWorried scientists scrambling to combat the lightning spread of Omicron in South Africa.28 Nov 12:03 AM
WorldFears Twickenham rugby match Omicron superspreader eventCovid cases in southwest London have risen sharply.27 Nov 08:15 PM
