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Indonesia reports its first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant, first discovered in India, in two people from Jakarta. The country also reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.351 variant, first discovered in South Africa, in a person from Bali.
2021-05-3

Lab studies suggest that the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are significantly less effective in providing antibody protection against the 501.V2 variant of the disease, which is most prevalent in South Africa.
2021-02-18

Prominent scientist and HIV-AIDS researcher Gita Ramjee dies from COVID-19 in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
2020-03-31

The Government of Malaysia confirms that two more pieces of debris found in South Africa and Rodrigues Island off the coast of Mauritius are "almost certainly" from Malaysia Airlines 370 that disappeared two years ago.
2016-05-12

Charlene, Princess of Monaco, wife of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, gives birth to twins Jacques and Gabriella. Jacques will be heir apparent in line with male priority of Monaco's succession laws.
2014-12-10

Riot police clash with protesters in Soweto, South Africa, shortly before a visit by United States President Barack Obama.
2013-06-29

Albert II, Prince of Monaco marries Charlene Wittstock, the Olympic swimmer, again, this time in a religious ceremony attended by 3,500 guests, including royalty and celebrities.
2011-07-2

Albert II, Prince of Monaco weds Charlene Wittstock, the Olympic swimmer, at the royal palace; Wittstock becomes Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene.
2011-07-1

Mass protests by civil servants in South Africa continue, demanding improved pay and benefits.
2010-08-26

More than 1 million state workers in South Africa go on strike to demand an increase in pay.
2010-08-18