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How a scrappy African startup could forever change the world of vaccines

Afrigen is the linchpin of global project to use mRNA technology to empower low-resource countries to make their own vaccines against killer diseases from TB to HIV. What will it take to succeed?

WEKU

The biggest moments from South Africa vs Australia Test series in the past decade

The Ashes may be the greatest, but in terms of consistent quality and drama, it's hard to go past South Africa as the best rivalry in Australian men's cricket of late, writes Jon Healy.

ABC News

Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'

Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that's squeezing them out.

WEKU

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Amazing places in South Africa as holidays become cheaper than ever for Brits

Visitors to South Africa have plenty of big, cultural cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town to get stuck into, as well as fames wildlife parks such as Kruger

Daily Mirror

Cape Town-Based Darrvin Presents The Rove Electric Mountain Bike

South African e-bike company Darrvin presents the Rove electric mountain bike, decked out in Bafang, SRAM, and RockShox components.

InsideEVs

Meet the South African husband and wife duo who left the film industry for Fermanagh

Husband and wife duo George Brain and Gigi Potter left behind the life of creating sets for sci-fi films

Belfast Live

David Warner's manager claims Cricket Australia approved ball-tampering plans well ahead of Cape Town scandal

David Warner's manager alleges Cricket Australia officials gave players permission to tamper with the ball some 16 months before the 2018 Cape Town scandal.

ABC News

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'Quadzilla' Trae Williams in rugby recall

Former 100m sprint talent Trae Williams will return to Australia's rugby sevens side after a two-year absence for the World Series event in Cape Town.

AAP

Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is weathering the worst scandal of his presidency thanks to the backing of his party, which is keenly aware its best hope of retaining power at 2024 elections is to keep him as leader.

Reuters

Stormers 34-26 Dragons: Welsh side rescue bonus point against champions with stunning second-half comeback

The Dragons were trailing 28-0 just ahead of the break before turning things around in Cape Town

Wales Online

Activists say Amazon is building on sacred land in South Africa

A group of activists is bringing a dispute from South Africa's Cape Town to Amazon's Puget Sound headquarters, hoping to stand in solidarity with some Indigenous people and appeal directly to CEO Andy Jassy.

Tribune News Service

Mandela grandson protests release of anti-apartheid leader Hani's killer

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday to protest against the release from prison of the man who killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993.

Reuters

Buses set on fire in South Africa's Cape Town as taxi strike starts

Two buses were set on fire on Monday in South Africa's Cape Town as local taxi associations embarked on a two-day strike to protest against a termination of an incentive program.

Reuters

Photos Offer Rare Glimpse At African Island That Locals Say Is ‘The Most Remote In The World’

There is only one police officer on the island, who hardly receives any calls

Zenger

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Wales Online

Kelly gave up life in the UK for the world's most remote island

It has just 138 inhabitants

Daily Mirror

Woman lives on the world's most remote island - with just one shop and a pub

Kelly Green, 32, moved from Eastbourne, East Sussex, lives on the world's most remote islands that has just 138 inhabitants who are all served by one shop, one pub, and a school

Reuters

South African court reverses earlier ruling against Amazon's Africa HQ

A South African court has overturned an earlier order halting construction of Amazon's new African headquarters in Cape Town after some descendants of the country's earliest inhabitants said the land it would be built on was sacred.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is apartheid’: Cape Town slum residents condemn forced removals

With one in three South Africans out of work, shanty towns are springing up around the city but the authorities are accused of criminalising poverty with evictions that echo apartheid laws

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The Guardian - AU

Diamonds’ strength in depth hints at Netball World Cup favouritism

Success against New Zealand and England has put Australia in a strong position ahead of next year’s tournament in Cape Town

Radio France Internationale

Tuberculosis, a forgotten disease still endemic in South Africa's Cape Town

Zanyiwe Mavebenwane, from Cape Town in South Africa, hasn’t seen her eldest daughter in two months. It’s the fifth time she has had tuberculosis, and is receiving long-term care in hospital. The unemployed mother of five runs a soup kitchen a few times a week and is taking care of…

The Independent UK

South Africa to let Russian billionaire's superyacht dock

South Africa will allow a $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock in Cape Town despite attempts from the city’s mayor to get its entry blocked

The Independent UK

South Africa allows superyacht belonging to Putin ally billionaire to dock in Cape Town

Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov is one of the many sanctioned by western countries

The Independent UK

Australia won’t be distracted by new sandpapergate claims, Mitch Marsh insists

Faf du Plessis has revealed South Africa suspected Australia of ball-tampering before they were caught out at Cape Town four years ago

The Independent UK

Mitch Marsh insists Australia will not be distracted in T20 World Cup bid

Faf du Plessis has revealed South Africa suspected Australia of ball-tampering before they were caught out at Cape Town four years ago

Daily Record

Perthshire Hockey Club's Noelle Duncan enjoys memorable Masters World Cup experience in Cape Town

The president of the local hockey club was representing Scotland at the event in South Africa

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