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Why are Cape fur seals in South Africa infected with rabies?

It’s the world’s first significant rabies infection in marine mammals. And it has scientists – and beachgoers – worried.

Al Jazeera

Married BA pilot is suspended after ‘drunken assaults on female crew’ in South Africa

The airline confirmed a member of flight crew has been suspended pending further investigation

Evening Standard

South Africa vs New Zealand live stream 2024: How to watch the Rugby Championship match online, Springboks make seven changes

South Africa vs New Zealand live streams for round four of The Rugby Championship 2024. Here's how to watch South Africa vs New Zealand online, wherever you are and for free.

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South Africa's justice minister denies corruption allegations against her in a mutual bank scandal

South Africa’s justice minister has denied corruption allegations against her related to a mutual bank scandal in which thousands of retirees lost their life savings

The Independent UK

South Africa Justice Minister Denies Corruption Allegations

South Africa's justice minister refutes corruption claims in VBS Mutual Bank scandal. Investigations continue.

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Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Springboks look set to secure the Rugby Championship as the two fierce foes renew their rivalry in Cape Town this weekend, but it may be off the pitch where the more significant battles are about to be fought

The Independent UK

South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results

For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…

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Steve Biko, the South African struggle hero who was prepared to sacrifice his life for black liberation

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and Proud, focuses on Steve Biko’s attitude to martyrdom and…

The Conversation

Meteorite strike in South Africa: scientists offer clues about what it is and where it came from

On a Sunday morning in late August 2024 a nine-year-old girl named Eli-zé du Toit was sitting on her grandparents’ porch near a small town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, when she heard a long rumble, then heard a rustling in a nearby fig tree. As she watched, a…

The Conversation

Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold

The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

South African heritage tourism could uplift rural communities, with a little help: the case of Sekhukhune

Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you.

The Conversation

Strictly star Johannes Radebe’s amazing life story is coming to the big screen

Another production company has now signed up to work on the exciting project

The Independent UK

Your houseplants could be fuelling organised crime

Traffic researchers found that many plants poached from the wild in South Africa end up for sale online around the world

The Independent UK

World Test Championship 2025 Final race: 'Dark horse' Bangladesh set to challenge favourites India and Australia

NEW DELHI: The ICC has announced that the Lord’s Cricket Ground will host the 2025 World Test Championship Final, starting on June 11 next year.

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Wallabies reject uncontested scrum claims against Boks

Prop Allan Alaalatoa has denied the Wallabies purposely avoided scrumming against South Africa, with the Australians seeing the set piece as a major strength.

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Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria Amid Citizenship Controversy

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria winner, overcame citizenship controversy to promote African unity. Competing against Miss South Africa and Miss U...

The Independent UK

South Africa apologise for interrupting All Blacks’ Haka before Rugby Championship clash

Music and fireworks also sounded during New Zealand’s traditional pre-match Maori challenge

Evening Standard

Labour's four day week reforms will boost workers' morale and productivity

There have also been trials held in different countries including Iceland, Germany, Japan, Portugal, Lithuania, South Africa and Belgium.

Woman & Home

32 places where you can find the world's most impressive plant life

From Cuba and Sri Lanka to Socotra and beyond, these spellbinding spots feature an abundance of natural wonders

AAP

Injury rules flanker Duck out of Wallaroos tour

Injury has forced coach Jo Yapp to make changes to her Wallaroos squad to play against Ireland and Wales before the WXV 2 rugby tournament in South Africa.

Al Jazeera

Penguins on the precipice: Survival in the ‘noisiest bay in the world’

Bunkering in South Africa’s Algoa Bay has dramatically cut the population of the former world’s largest colony.

The Times of India

'A calm cricketing mind...': Jonty Rhodes lauds Zaheer Khan's appointment as Lucknow Super Giants mentor

NEW DELHI: Zaheer Khan's hiring as the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants was praised by South Africa cricket star Jonty Rhodes, who also serves as the fielding coach for the team.

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