Flash Briefing: HIV epidemic threatens SA Covid recovery; Emigration 'red flag'; SA fights to get off UK 'red list'

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News headlines:
*The world’s biggest number of HIV cases is complicating South Africa’s efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, raising the risk of more mutated versions emerging and spreading across the globe.
*South Africa and a host of other countries could soon be taken off the UK’s travel ‘red list’, according to The Telegraph and UK Independent.
*South Africa’s tax base is steadily declining as more of the country’s skilled professionals look overseas for greener pastures, says Izak Smit, chief executive of the Professional Provident Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Sep 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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