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The moment South Africca lifts its international commercial travel ban, Lufthansa will resume flights right away, and according to a gradual restart programme.By May, it has seen a noticeable change in the type of passengers making use of its repatriation flights.More important than telling passengers that they will enjoy the best wine and entertainment on…

President Cyril Ramaphosa during a visit to assess Mpumalanga's Covid-19 response. President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted an oversight visit in Mpumalanga to assess the province's preparedness to deal with Covid-19.Mpumalanga has recorded 1 478 positive cases of Covid-19 and is one of the least-affected provinces in the country.The president was also impressed with the province's focus on…

Everything I read and write about the coronavirus tells me it’s just too soon to be sending our children out into the world to take their chances with Covid-19. And for our teachers, the risks are even higher.One of the more difficult decisions I as a parent have been forced to make since the outbreak…

A person removes a tick from a dog.Photo: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN (AFP via Getty Images)The U.S. tick problem is not getting any better. And, unfortunately, we’re doing a dreadful job at tracking their movements, let alone keeping them in check, according to a new study out Wednesday.The eight-legged tick is America’s most dangerous pest bug, based…

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that 95% of schools are ready to reopen. The country's basic education system has put in a momentous effort - and is now ready to open.This was announced on Sunday by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga - giving the green light for grades 7 and 12 to return to…