The world continues to mourn the passing of an icon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Tributes have poured in from across the globe from politicians and famous people alike. President Cyril Ramaphosa was among those that visited Tutu’s home in Milnerton, Cape Town to pay his respects to the archbishop’s family. Former US President Barack Obama said, “Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others.”
In sports, the Premier League in England has been hit by a record number of positive Covid-19 tests. During the period between December 20 and 26, 103 players and staff tested positive for the virus. So far, 15 games have been postponed in December due to Covid-19 outbreaks at clubs.
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Barack Obama honors the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu – CBS News
‘I laughed, I cried, I loved’: The Arch’s enduring power of radical love – Daily Maverick
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Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles – AFP
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Netflix and ‘Tiger King’ Sued for Allegedly Using ‘Ace Ventura’ Clips Without Permission – Complex
Issa Rae Calls Music Business an ‘Abusive Industry’ With ‘Crooks and Criminals’ – Complex
Premier League hit by record 103 positive Covid-19 tests – Sport24
