
South Africa battles Omicron variant, amid hesitancy and complacency
CNN
South Africans are now bracing for what they fear will be another hard lockdown, with many pandemic-weary businesses expressing little appetite for the crippling economic consequences of potential new restrictions.
More than 1,000 miles south, in the Western Cape, an event popular with teenagers graduating out of high school was canceled at the last minute with some partygoers already on scene.
"Almost all schools set to attend Plett Rage have positive cases," organizers wrote on social media as they announced their decision to cancel the event. "We are shattered. Our event site is built, all staff are ready to welcome you with open arms after months of not working."

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