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1. South Africa, hit hard by coronavirus second wave, expects first vaccines Feb. 1: South Africa expects the flight carrying its first 1 million coronavirus vaccine doses to arrive on Feb. 1, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Wednesday, boosting efforts to curb a second wave of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Zondo commission hears spy agency had private protection unit dedicated to Jacob Zuma: Ms K told Zondo commission a former top State Security Agency spy ran a parallel private protection unit for ex-president Jacob Zuma. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. Constitutional Court to rule on Zondo, Zuma matter: The Constitutional Court will rule if former president Jacob Zuma is legally obliged to appear before the state capture commission. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. The Latest: More rules for returning New Zealand travelers: Travelers returning to New Zealand will face stricter rules at quarantine hotels as health authorities investigate how up to three people got infected with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. Nehawu welcomes COVID-19 inoculation plan: JOHANNESBURG – Union Nehawu has welcomed the government’s COVID-19 inoculation plan. The union said authorities need to move with speed to avert the loss of any more healthcare workers. The union is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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