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Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:42:49 +0000Hong Kong police raid local media outlet, arrest six for ‘seditious publication’
Hong Kong has long served as a regional media hub, though it has tumbled down press freedom rankings in recent years as Beijing asserts greater control over the city.
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Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:30:02 +0000Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in China
Four masked suspects in hazmat suits — carrying placards displaying their photos and names — were paraded Tuesday in front of a large crowd in Guangxi region's Jingxi city.
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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:37:26 +0000High court halts Shell’s seismic exploration along Wild Coast
Judge Gerald Bloem sustained the argument from affected local communities that the oil giant had failed to consult and to refute their evidence that it would cause lasting harm to marine life
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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:20:42 +0000Health department rolls out Pfizer boosters to eligible individuals
Low uptake anticipated because of festive season, but healthcare workers stand ready
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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000Plans to get education system ready for 2022
The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive
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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000Richard Branson: Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Arch was one of the most positive, funny, life-affirming people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, writes Richard Branson.
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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000Archbishop Tutu — a man of God who liked to laugh
‘The Arch’ never stopped joking as he fought oppression locally and globally, writes Thembisa Fakude.
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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000The Continent’s Africans of the Year: Navy Malela and Gradi Koko
The bravest bankers: Navy Malela and Gradi Koko refused to stay silent in the face of injustice – even when speaking out carried grave risks for them and their families
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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:09:07 +0000Archbishop Desmond Tutu: A legacy of love and speaking truth to power
Tutu’s influence on South Africa has been immense, offering hope for a brighter future while never shirking the responsibility of doing what is needed to achieve it
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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:11:47 +0000Fashioning the future
Do the research, collaborate with those in your trade, and take social media with a pinch of salt
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