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Europe · GenevaThe World Health Organization said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency, a declaration Saturday that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines. Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.See the Story
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
45% Center coverage: 371 sources
World · JohannesburgA patient who had received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has died after developing Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) and a prolonged hospital stay. GBS has been identified before as a possible side-effect of the vaccine. It has also been identified as a post-infection complication.See the Story
South Africa reports first death causally linked to COVID vaccine
50% Right coverage: 14 sources
Business · LimpopoA man died at Mashamba Village, in Limpopo, after participating in a drinking competition for a cash prize of R200. In a video, the man is seen downing a bottle of Jagermeister, without pausing, as people around him clap and cheer. He drank the whole bottle, without a single break, in under two minutes before passing out.See the Story
Man dies after drinking an entire bottle of Jägermeister to win R200 in tavern
46% Right coverage: 11 sources
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ANC · JohannesburgJessie Duarte was born on 19 September in 1953 in Newclare, Johannesburg. Her political career started in 1979 when struggle stalwart Albertina Sisulu recruited her to establish women's structures throughout the country. She rose to the ranks of the ANC's top structures when she was elected to serve on the Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in 1990, following the party's unbanning.See the Story
WATCH LIVE | Funeral of ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte
60% Center coverage: 5 sources
Africa · South AfricaBe prepared for stage 3 load shedding at least until 5am on Thursday. This was announced by Eskom citing the shortage of generation capacity. The dark lords at Megawatt Park said it will provide a further update on Wednesday afternoon, or as soon as there are any significant changes. Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha share the reasons for the continue deliberate power cuts.See the Story
ICYMI: Stage 3 load shedding to continue on Sunday
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
BusinessEthiopian Airlines Boeing 734 was due to land at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia after a flight lasting around two hours. By the time it flew over its scheduled arrival location, it was still cruising at 37,000ft (11,000 meters) Air Traffic control attempted to get in touch with the jet several times and failed. Eventually, an alarm woke the pilots alerting them that they had missed the descent window.See the Story
Ethiopian Airlines pilots suspended after 'falling asleep and missing landing'
67% Right coverage: 3 sources
Alzheimer · Cape TownGus Thompson, 70, went missing on 14 July in Cape Town. Rescuers have retrieved missing Gus Thompson's body from Chapman's Peak. He went missing after leaving his care home near Lake Michelle. His family say he died at his favourite picnic spot in the area. They said he was found at the picnic site with a view of the Atlantic.See the Story
Missing Cape Town man's body found on Chapman's Peak
Coverage: 2 sources
Africa · BarOne South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane was the victim of a robbery at a Cape Town bar on Wednesday night. Three gunmen made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and the belongings of patrons. Police are investigating a case of business robbery at the Claremont restaurant.See the Story
It was like a 'movie': Mmusi Maimane falls victim to armed robbery at Cape Town bar
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Family loses home to fire, Simons Town
Woolies drops single-use plastic shopping bags at all of its food stores
AppEskom is a mobile app that sends push notifications to users' phones. The app was created by two South Africans to help with power outages. It has been downloaded more than 100,000 times in less than a year. It is now available on the App Store and Google Play.See the Story
