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The scientists in South Africa who alerted the world about the Omicron variant are now unable to access enough of the chemicals they need to keep tracking the virus. The travel bans on southern ...

Mia Malan is the founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa. She has worked in newsrooms in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington, DC, winning more than 30 awards for her radio, print and television work ...