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News Roundup: France kicked out the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship
Last night Switzerland secured a 5-4 shootout victory against France. Yann Sommer, Switzerland’s goalkeeper saved Kylian Mbappe’s spot kick. Following a 3-3 battle, Switzerland kicked out the 2018 World Cup winners. Switzerland will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Saint Petersburg on Friday.
The national Health Department and the private sector began an investigation earlier this week to explore the low turnout at certain vaccination sites. Health experts have also observed a decrease in registrations on the Electronic Vaccination Data System. “What we are seeing is that people who have registered, even insured people, are not coming for their vaccinations even when they get called (in). There are up to 70% no-shows at some sites. We don’t know why. But I can speculate that people are now afraid to go and stand in queues because there is a lot of disease out there at the moment.”, says Dr Nicholas Crisp, the deputy Director-General in the national Department of Health.
Here are the top trending stories and highlights for today:
Top News
Cold weather and ‘zero understanding’ of virus behaviour fuelling Covid-19 spread – Herald Live
FAKE NEWS | No, former president Thabo Mbeki has not died of Covid-19 – News24
Smart satellite solutions in action – These are the benefits – MyBroadband
Sports
Al Ahly’s Pitso Mosimane doesn’t know what to expect from Kaizer Chiefs – The South African
Three key battles in England’s Euro 2020 clash with Germany – Citizen
Reinvigorated Sloane Stephens brushes aside Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon – The Guardian
Lifestyle
Fresh Living: Easy Shakshuka Recipe
I Had to De-Gay My Voice for Work. I’m Not Alone. – Advocate
Podcast: The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani
Entertainment
‘We see you’! Orlando Pirates’ Lorch and Natasha Thahane spotted in Zanzibar – The South African
Christina Aguilera Expresses Support for Britney Spears Amid Conservatorship Case – Complex
James Corden To Change ‘Spill Your Guts’ Segment After Being Called ‘Racist’ – Huffington Post
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Opinions of the day: A New Breed Of Politicians Should Tackle The Housing Crisis
Adi Kumar and Kamogelo Shika express their concern for the provision of housing in the Daily Maverick. The City of Cape Town is experiencing a housing crisis and has promised South African citizens that 2000 social housing units will be built in the city. To date, little progress has been made. According to the Daily Maverick, “The land has sat vacant and underutilised for five years, while informal settlement residents wait in intolerable conditions.” The article further states that government should focus on service delivery as “the process has become lethargic and deeply politicised.”
Two weeks ago we were supposed to experience a prominent moment in history with the birth of the ‘Tembisa 10’ duceplets. This miraculous occurrence first published in Pretoria News, has no ground or evidence to stand on. “It has been almost two weeks now and no one can say with any degree of certainty that they do, in fact, exist.” writes the Sowetan Live. Therefore, we have to ask, why the secrecy around the decuplets story?
Here’s a look at the other opinions online today.
No more excuses for land inertia – Mail & Guardian
In the age of ‘Covidiots’, SA needs more people like Thandekile Luruli – The Citizen
SARAH BUITENDACH: Nine of SA’s top chefs dish on their comfort food – Business Live
Covid-19 death toll – an avoidable addition to Ramaphosa’s legacy? – The Citizen
