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SOUTH AFRICA

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 17, 2022
What Africa is doing to tackle its coronavirus vaccination gap
The reasons for the slow takeup range from a dearth of shots, vaccination sites, health personnel and syringes to hesitancy and complacency.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 16, 2022
South Africa to stay with Rugby Championship until 2025
The move ends speculation the South Africans were planning to leave the Southern Hemisphere's marquee rugby union championship in order to join the Europe-based Six Nations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 14, 2022
Omicron less severe even for the unvaccinated, study says
The South African study, which is yet to be peer reviewed, offer data that suggests 'intrinsically reduced virulence of omicron.”
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 8, 2022
Omicron study in South Africa points to end of acute pandemic phase
The infection wave moved with 'unprecedented speed” and caused much milder illness than earlier strains, a study at a hospital where the first South African outbreak was recorded showed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 31, 2021
South Africa passes fourth wave and counts few added deaths
The data offered cautious hope to other countries grappling with the variant.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 26, 2021
Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid hero, dies at 90
The outspoken Tutu was considered the nation's conscience by both Black and white people, an enduring testament to his faith and spirit of reconciliation in a divided nation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 18, 2021
In South African virology labs, a hunt for the next coronavirus variant
The discovery of the omicron coronavirus variant by South African and Botswanan scientists has lent urgency to efforts to isolate the virus and test its ability to evade vaccines.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 11, 2021
South Africa says no signal of increased omicron severity yet
Hospital data show that although admissions are up sharply, deaths are not rising as dramatically and indicators such as the median length of hospital stay are reassuring.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 3, 2021
You're three times more likely to get reinfected by omicron, South African study finds
The study was based on data from 2.8 million South African coronavirus cases between March 2020 and Nov. 2, including 35,670 suspected reinfections.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 2, 2021
The next challenge to vaccinating Africa: Overcoming skepticism
There are growing signs in parts of Africa, as well as South Asia, that skepticism or outright hostility toward the COVID-19 vaccines may run deeper than expected.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 2, 2021
CDC demands airlines identify flyers who visited southern Africa
The order applies to passengers, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled to listed nations within 14 days of their flight to the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid ruler, dies age 85
Along with Nelson Mandela, de Klerk was awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for securing a smooth transition to democracy.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 11, 2021
The cost of coal in South Africa: Dirty skies and sick kids
A study found that more than 5,000 South Africans die annually in the nation's coal belt because the government has failed to fully enforce its own air quality standards.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 3, 2021
Can South Africa become a model for developing nations ditching coal?
As Africa's No. 2 economy seeks to break its near-total coal dependence, climate experts say one province could serve as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2021
Ian Foster urges All Blacks to complete Rugby Championship grand slam
New Zealand and South Africa meet again next week on the Gold Coast to close out this year's Rugby Championship and Foster is setting his sights on a statement-making sixth consecutive win.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2021
All Blacks and Springboks prepare to meet for 100th time
New Zealand will hope to extend their recent dominance over South Africa on Saturday in what is increasingly becoming a one-sided rivalry.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 22, 2021
Springboks coach says South Africa ready to host Rugby Championship
'We would love to host, it would be good for the country,' Nienaber told reporters after Saturday's 29-10 victory over Argentina.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 24, 2021
South African farmers dream of drought insurance on climate front line
Only 20% of the country's commercial grain farmers have coverage, with each year getting hotter and drier
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021
Isolation, lack of training, COVID-19 stigma: Adversity piles up for South African soccer team
Coach David Notoane said the situation was difficult mentally and physically for his players, but attributed it to the rules in place at the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
Takefusa Kubo lifts Japan in Tokyo Olympic opener
Kubo scores late to give Japan a win over South Africa
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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