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So far African nations have relied on tests donated by the Jack Ma Foundation, sourced via partners including the WHO and procured via a newly created platform that pools African countries’ purchasing efforts on the international market. … [Read more...] about South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000

Professional non-contact sports competitions will be allowed in some regions and Mthethwa gave permission for teams, including those in rugby, to resume training. But only if protocols are in place to minimize the chances of transmission of COVID-19. All teams have 14 days to submit detailed plans on their protocols for approval before they can train, the minister said. Conditions include the mandatory screening of athletes. … [Read more...] about No rugby for world champion as South Africa maintains ban

In the women's section Kapp and Wolvaardt have both been nominated for Proteas Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year and for the Players' Player of the year. Wolvaardt has also been nominated for Proteas Cricketer of the Year and for the Streetwise award while Kapp has an additional nomination for the RAM Delivery of the Year. … [Read more...] about De Kock, Ngidi dominate Cricket South Africa award nominations

England went on to win their maiden ICC World Cup title in 2019 after beating New Zealand on the basis of more number of boundaries scored after the Super Over of the final clash also ended in tie at the Lord's. … [Read more...] about On this day in 2019, England hammered South Africa in World Cup opener

As with many other families from Zimbabwe whose members depend on food from South Africa, the supplies were abruptly halted when the two countries restricted movement across their border in March to prevent the spread of COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Zimbabweans in South Africa use app to send food home after border restrictions