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South Africa's total COVID-19 cases cross 1 million mark

23 Sept 04:21 Key points summarised by AI

South Africa surpassed 1 million cumulative COVID-19 cases, becoming the first African nation to reach this grim milestone.
The surge in infections coincides with the confirmation of a new, faster-spreading variant (501.V2) dominating samples since October.
Hospitals are severely strained, with many ICU and High Care units operating at capacity and healthcare workers cancelling leave due to the influx of seriously ill patients.
The government's Coronavirus Command Council is considering tighter lockdown measures, while international flight cancellations have further impacted the travel and tourism sector.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.