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Ten years ago, thousands of South Africans were encouraged to open a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA). This 10-year milestone offers a rare insight...

A new coronavirus variant, similar to the South African variant, has been found in New York in America. Researchers say the variant, known as B.1.526, was first observed in New York in November of last year. The new variant now accounts for 12-percent of all cases recorded in the city.

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