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South Africa identifies new virus variant displaying a ‘big jump in evolution’

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa identifies new virus variant displaying a ‘big jump in evolution’: Scientists in South Africa identified on Thursday a concerning new variant of the coronavirus, whose mutations mark a “big jump in evolution” that is driving a spike in new cases. Hours later, Britain … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. New Covid-19 variant that’s rocking markets: What we know so far: Scientists say new Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 carries a high number of mutations in its spike protein, which plays a key role in the virus’ entry into cells in the body … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. COVID-19: ‘We can almost predict how this is going to move’ – South Africa grapples with new variant: South Africa had seen a period of relatively low transmission, and was typically recording about 200 confirmed cases per day. But the daily number of infections rapidly rose above 1,200 on Wednesday … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa Finds New Variant Of COVID-19 With ‘Constellation Of Mutations’: The United Kingdom temporarily barred flights from six African nations amid fears over the new coronavirus strain. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Sundays at the The Maboneng Precinct

On a Sunday morning, Maboneng is perhaps the most diverse place in South Africa. You will see Ethiopian coffee ceremonies happening next to artisanal gin bars, and Zulu dancers performing in the street while international tourists browse through vintage vinyl. It is a microcosm of the “New South Africa”—messy, vibrant, occasionally precarious, but undeniably alive. It proved that the “City of Gold” didn’t need to dig deeper into the earth to find value; it just needed to look at its own abandoned streets with a bit of imagination.