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6 South African opposition parties to discuss forming alliance to challenge long-ruling ANC

Six opposition parties in South Africa say they will discuss forming an alliance for next year's national election in an attempt to end the 30-year hold on power of the African National Congress

The Independent UK

South African president cleared of wrongdoing in scandal over $580,000 in cash stolen from his farm

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been cleared of wrongdoing by a public watchdog over a scandal involving the theft of more than half a million dollars in U.S. currency that had been stashed in a sofa at his farm

The Independent UK

South Africa's ruling party is performing dismally, but a flawed opposition keeps it in power

As power cuts continue, the economy falters, unemployment rises and the currency tumbles, South Africa’s political commentators tend to agree that support for the governing African National Congress (ANC) will fall under 50% in the 2024 national and provincial elections. If the party avoids a defeat, it could lead to…

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South African ties to Russia shadow Ukraine peace mission

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a delegation of African leaders on a peace mission to Ukraine and Russia this week amid attempts to assuage Western concerns that South Africa is siding with Russia in the conflict despite its proclaimed neutrality – which has Ramaphosa doing a round of…

France 24

South Africa's ruling party expels former top official accused of corruption

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party expelled its former secretary-general on Monday for misconduct and other breaches of party rules

The Independent UK

I review noise-cancelling headphones for a living, and this simple trick can boost sound quality and battery life

Interested in giving your ANC headphones' battery life and sound quality a bump? Let me explain how.

What Hi-Fi?

These noise-canceling headphones blow away Sony's WH-1000XM5

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones deliver amazing battery life and great audio for less than Sony's signature cans.

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Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: "Do exactly what they say on the tin"

For general use as a pair of wireless earbuds, Denon's Noise Cancelling Earbuds are a really solid rival to the likes of Apple and Samsung.

GamesRadar

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war

South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?

Al Jazeera

Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies

In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo shows that there is still mileage to be made in the study of dead white males who played a role in the making of South Africa. Based on…

The Conversation

South Africa’s pact with Russia – and its actions – cast doubt on its claims of non-alignment

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had evidence that South African arms and ammunition were loaded on a Russian ship in December…

The Conversation

South Africa cholera outbreak re-ignites anger over service delivery

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Reuters

South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would 'welcome' Putin

The South African government has come under growing pressure after it declined to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow

The Independent UK

Corruption in South Africa: former CEO's explosive book exposes how state power utility was destroyed

One repeated theme of the memoir Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, by Andre de Ruyter, former CEO of South Africa’s troubled power utility, Eskom, is that “negligence and carelessness had become cemented into the organisation”.

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The Hindu

Data | Apathy of family and high costs hinder maternal healthcare

In 28% of the cases, either the husband or the family deemed antenatal care visits unnecessary for the pregnant woman

Irish Mirror

Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 are noise cancellation cans with Sensory Bass tech

Fifty hours of ANC-on battery life and brain-rattling bass power grab your attention

Tom’s Guide

AirPods Pro just got new rival as iconic audio brand unveils noise-cancelling earbuds

Technics is launching its new EAH-AZ80 flagship noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds alongside a new iteration of its former flagship EAH-AZ80 noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds. Here’s everything you need to know about these potential AirPods Pro rivals.

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Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 review: stunning ANC earbuds change the game

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds combine amazing noise cancellation and voice isolation, great sound and comfortable fit.

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Technics EAH-AZ80 review: grown-up and thoroughly convincing in-ears

Technics' top-end true wireless in-ears bring a first to the market and are largely impressive earbuds overall

The Week

Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin promised African nations that he would write off their debts and provide free grain in an attempt to bolster alliances across the continent at a two-day summit in St Petersburg last month.

The Conversation

The Plot to Save South Africa: masterful account of an assassination that nearly derailed efforts to end apartheid

I was about to set off to the airport on the morning of 10 April 1993 to cover the great American boxer Muhammad Ali’s arrival in Johannesburg when the news came through: Chris Hani had been murdered.

The Independent UK

South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few

A senior South African government minister denied Wednesday there was extensive corruption within the ruling African Nations Congress party in relation to the country’s financially-crippled power utility

What Hi-Fi?

AirPods-inspired Beats Studio Buds + offer "balanced sound", improved ANC and a new transparent finish

Beats' new Studio Buds + wireless earbuds boast all-day battery, improved ANC and sound quality, and spatial audio.

The Guardian - UK

Winnie & Nelson by Jonny Steinberg; The Plot to Save South Africa by Justice Malala – review

A beautiful and sad portrait of the Mandelas’ marriage of opposites is an insightful study of two huge characters, while a gripping and important book reveals how the ANC leader rescued his riven country from civil war

Tom’s Guide

I test headphones for a living and these 5 underrated noise-cancellers are worth considering

These headphones may not rank top for noise cancellation, but they all sound great and many cost less than Bose and Sony flagship ANC models.

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