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Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners

Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and white supremacy that characterised the Olympics in its early days.

The Conversation

Four arrested in multimillion-dollar meth lab bust in South Africa

More than $100m worth of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs were seized in raid, police say.

Al Jazeera

Thriston Lawrence Facts: 17 Things You Didn't Know About South African Golfer

Get to know the career and life of South African pro golfer Thriston Lawrence a little better

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'Jo naseeb mai hai uske aage...': Mohammed Shami aspires for World Cup glory after teammates' T20 World Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed his desire to win the World Cup, drawing inspiration from witnessing his teammates' recent T20 World Cup victory. The Indian team ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final.

The Times of India

Kenya's embattled Ruto names new partial cabinet

In tonight's edition, Kenyan President unveils his new cabinet following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. William Ruto says his country is in urgently need of transformation. Also, airports, banking and healthcare, all hit by a massive tech failure. When Microsoft sneezes, the world catches a cold. Including in South Africa,…

France 24

British Open Golfer Hit a Such a Hilariously Sad Shot, and Fans Had Jokes

Golf is hard. It can be even harder when you're playing one of the best links courses in the word, Royal Troon, in the British Open. South Africa's Christiaan B

Sports Illustrated

Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work. But it failed to tell South Africans how the new dispensation will do things differently, and better.

The Conversation

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Scot Hollie Davidson set to make history in South Africa vs Portugal Test

Hollie Davidson will make rugby union history on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to referee world champions South Africa in a Test match.

The National (Scotland)

Hollie Davidson set to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test

The Springboks’ clash against Portugal takes place in Bloemfontein

The Independent UK

Experimental Springboks Tackle Portuguese In Historic Test

The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago.

International Business Times

South Africa's New Multiparty Coalition Government Addresses Key Challenges

South African President Ramaphosa inaugurates multiparty government coalition after historic election, emphasizing unity and collaboration to address press...

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The HIV epidemic 40 years on: 5 essential reads on breakthroughs, blind spots and new challenges

In June 1981 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a rare form of pneumonia in young gay men in California. Although they didn’t know it at the time, these were the first documented cases of AIDS.

The Conversation

African Development Bank approves $1B loan to South Africa's state-owned rail and ports company

The African Development Bank says it has approved a $1 billion loan to South Africa’s state-owned rail and ports company, Transnet

The Independent UK

Mission to Israel Part V: There Is No "Apartheid"

When I tell Israelis that American students think they are like South Africa, they are shocked.

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World marks International Mandela Day at turning point for South Africa

On 18 July every year, the world marks International Nelson Mandela Day as an occasion to reflect on the life and legacy of the iconic South African freedom fighter. In recent years, many South Africans use the international celebration as a chance to do good in disadvantaged communities.

International Business Times

South Africa's President To Lay Out New Government Plans

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay out the new government's vision for South Africa on Thursday, opening parliament after elections in May forced his long-ruling ANC into an uncomfortable coalition.

The Conversation

144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment

A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions.

The Guardian - UK

Support for democracy in Africa falls amid military coups and corruption

Africans still have stronger preference for democratic governance than many other parts of the world

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The Conversation

South Africa has a joblessness crisis: fixing it will take fresh thinking to find a game-changer

Everyone agrees that solving the unemployment problem in South Africa is the number one priority for economic policy for the new government, as it has been for all governments since 1994. What is less clear, and highly contested, is what should be done to solve this problem.

Dynamite News

South Africa: Intl Mandela Day 2024; Nations pay tribute to SA 1st Black Prez

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on July 18. This year the theme is: “It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity". Must follow this slideshow on Dynamite New:

The Conversation

Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change

As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce.

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Jacob Zuma Faces Disciplinary Hearing With ANC Party

Former South African President Jacob Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing for campaigning against the party, potentially leading to expulsion.

The Times of India

Why Suryakumar Yadav is being preferred over Hardik Pandya as Team India T20I captain

NEW DELHI: After India secured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy with a thrilling victory over South Africa in Barbados, batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket. The focus now shifts to new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who aims to restructure the coaching…

LiveScience

Rabid seals are attacking people in South Africa

A string of fur seal attacks on surfers and beachgoers in Cape Town has been linked to an outbreak of rabies, with 11 seals testing positive for the virus so far.

The Conversation

South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances

South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament.

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