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Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

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South Africa’s carbon tax should stay: climate scientists explain why

The South African minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is proposing to suspend the country’s carbon tax after experiencing pressure from fossil fuel lobbies.

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Australia set for Test return to Sandpapergate venue

Australia's return to South Africa for their first Test series there in eight years will include a clash in Cape Town, scene of 2018 high drama.

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Anderson Cooper’s investigation into Trump’s South Africa claims uncovered something CBS didn’t want you to see

It also reportedly led to Cooper’s departure from the show.

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South African Open Championship Betting Tips 2026: Home Favorites And A Tour-Leading Titan

The South African Open Championship heads to Stellenbosch Golf Club and our expert panel of betting experts have found the best value tips for your card...

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Can African penguins be brought back from the brink? Better designed no-fishing zones could help

South Africa is home to 88% of the world’s colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means there is a high risk the birds could go extinct in the wild following rapid population declines.

The Conversation

60,000-year-old ancient stone arrows from South Africa carry traces of plant-based poison

Stone artefacts from a rock shelter in South Africa have yielded chemical traces of toxic plant compounds, offering what researchers describe as the earliest direct evidence of poisoned hunting weapons. The backed microliths were recovered from layers dated to about 60,000 years ago at Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter. Using microchemical and…

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Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s son faces attempted murder charges in South African court

The son of Zimbabwe's late ex-President Robert Mugabe faces attempted murder charges in South Africa after a shooting at his home in Johannesburg

The Independent UK

England T20 series in South Africa scrapped due to franchise schedule clash

England’s tour to South Africa in 2027 will comprise only three Tests and three ODIs with the T20 series abandoned owing to SA20 being prioritised

The Guardian - UK

India Faces Backlash Over Axar Patel Omission in T20 World Cup 2026 Loss to South Africa

Criticism continues to mount over India’s decision to bench vice-captain Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against the South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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‘We’re hungry, there are no jobs’: a South African township’s desperate gold rush

A rumour on social media brought dozens of fortune seekers to a field on the outskirts of mining town Springs

The Guardian - UK

‘A global hero’: Jesse Jackson’s legacy of activism around the world

From opposing apartheid in South Africa to supporting Palestinian rights, the US civil rights leader left his mark across the globe

The Guardian - US

How to watch India vs South Africa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match

Here's how to watch India vs South Africa T20 World Cup streams as two heavyweights collide in high-stakes Super 8 action.

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Invasive mesquite plants do more than deplete water reserves – new research in South Africa shows they damage soil too

Mesquite (Neltuma juliflora), a woody plant native to parts of South America, was introduced into South Africa’s drylands in the 1880s with good intentions.

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Patrick Reed Adds Joburg Open To Busy DP World Tour Schedule

Patrick Reed is extending his stay in South Africa after confirming his place to play in the Joburg Open

The Guardian - UK

World T20 Super 8s guide: India still team to beat but Curran can inspire England

Power-hitting co-hosts are hot favourites despite playing in strongest group, while Sri Lanka and New Zealand will fancy chance of making final

The Independent UK

A macabre dispute has kept the body of Zambia's former president unburied for months

A bitter feud in Zambia has left former President Edgar Lungu’s body unburied in a South African funeral home for more than eight months

The Independent UK

Son of President Mugabe detained over shooting in South Africa

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former leader, was held by police after the incident at his home

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A son of late Zimbabwe President Mugabe is detained in South Africa over a shooting, lawyer says

A family lawyer says a son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was one of two men detained for questioning over the shooting of a man at a house in Johannesburg

The Conversation

Should South Africa use the army to fight gangs? The short answer is no

When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation. This is largely due to police failure in almost…

Euronews

Canopy bridges and dog food bans: How can we protect the ‘near threatened’ bushbaby?

Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover.

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

Intelligence findings given to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline

The Conversation

South Africa is sending in the army to fight crime (again). Does it ever work?

Soldiers from the South African National Defence Force are going to be deployed alongside members of the South African Police Service to combat gangs and armed groups associated with illegal mining.

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T20 World Cup: India’s Troubling Batting Trends and Off-Spin Woes

India may boast a flawless 4-0 record in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but beneath the unbeaten run lie cracks that opponents are beginning to exploit. As Suryakumar Yadav’s men prepare to face South Africa national cricket team in the Super Eight on February 22,…

The Conversation

Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana

Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner…

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