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City runners finish 89-km Comrades Marathon in South Africa

Three runners from Bengaluru – Ramesh Rao, Bindu Juneja and Gagan Sethi completed the Comrades Marathon, one of the world’s oldest ultramarathons (since 1921) which takes place in South Africa and covers a distance of approximately 89 km, on June 11. A total of 403 participants from India, including 42…

The Hindu

On Ukraine-Russia trip, South African leader's delegation stuck at Polish airport over arms permits

A delegation of security officials, diplomats and journalists accompanying South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his peace mission to Ukraine and Russia was stranded in a separately chartered plane at Warsaw's airport for more than 24 hours

The Independent UK

The return of Mark Jones, the Wales star who went around the world to become the best coach possible

Mark Jones is confident Wales U20s can make an impact in South Africa this summer

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Jason Robinson urges England to take hope from unlikely 2007 World Cup run

England finished runners-up in 2007, despite losing 36-0 to South Africa in the pool stage.

The Independent UK

African leaders set to meet with presidents of Ukraine, Russia in bid to end war

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Ukraine in a delegation of African leaders and senior officials seeking ways to end Kyiv’s 15-month war with Russia

The Independent UK

African leaders travel to Ukraine and Russia on peace mission

A delegation of four African heads of state are headed to Kyiv and Saint Petersburg to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Vladimir Putin, in the latest in a series of mediation efforts aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Watch: Lions stake out tee box at ‘wildest golf course in the world’

A golf course in South Africa has shared footage showing a pride of lions inspecting the layout before players arrived for their scheduled tee times.

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This week's (historically important) bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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South Africa is famous for its biodiversity: a new network will store and manage its plant and animal samples

South Africa has created a network of facilities to store hundreds of thousands of samples of biological material from plants, animals, bacteria and fungi. The samples are currently held in biobanks in the country. The aim is twofold: to ensure researchers have access to all available samples, and to establish…

The Conversation

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

Measles and whooping cough outbreaks in South Africa: a sign of low vaccination coverage, experts warn

The concentrated global effort to use vaccination as a public health intervention began in 1974. Since then, vaccination has changed our lives. Worldwide, in the decades 2000-2020, childhood vaccination led to the reduction of deaths in children under 5 by 50% to 5.4 million deaths per year. Vaccination currently averts…

The Conversation

India’s Test losses: a result of stereotypes and the quest for balance

India has, for long, obsessed over playing four seamers and one spinner in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; Or, banked on a bowling-allrounder to deliver the goods

The Hindu

Immigration NZ spends record sum to deport one person to South Africa

An immigration lawyer says airlines are taking advantage of the Govt, which is spending record sums deporting people convicted of minor crimes like drink-driving. Emma Hatton reports.

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India proves too good for South Africa; Malaysia bests Australia

India proves too good for South Africa; Malaysia bests Australia in the Squash World Cup

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Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost

The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and authorities was that poor quality water led to the…

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Ford announces factory Dakar Rally tilt with NWM and M-Sport

The Blue Oval announced today the formation of a full factory Dakar programme using a T1+ version of the Ranger, which will be run in collaboration with Neil Woolridge Motorsport in South Africa and M-Sport in the UK.

The Hindu

KKR’s Russell, Narine, Ferguson, and Roy to join Los Angeles Knight Riders for US league-MLC

Australian spinner Adam Zampa, New Zealand batter Martin Guptill, and South African batter Rilee Rossouw have also been signed. The LAKR squad also consists of Indian player Unmukt Chand, U.S.A’s Jaskaran Malhotra, and Ali Khan

The Independent UK

William pays tribute to Kruger wildlife ranger who was shot outside his home last year

Anton Mzimba was shot dead near the Kruger National Park in South Africa last year

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Africa Rising With Afua Hirsch review – 51 more episodes of this fascinating series please!

This skilful three-part documentary about Africa’s cultural renaissance looks at Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa. Expect everything from TikTok dances to the legacy of Fela Kuti

The Independent UK

William in tribute to wildlife ranger murdered in front of family

Anton Mzimba was shot dead near the Kruger National Park in South Africa last year.

Wales Online

The full list of English rugby's released stars now looking for new clubs as seven Welshmen become available

The cash-strapped Welsh regions are looking to rebuild while nearly 150 English Premiership players are searching for new clubs in a saturated market

The Conversation

South African activist Frank Anthony wrote a novel that has been forgotten: why it shouldn't have been

How does it come about that a man who dedicated the greater part of his life to a vision of a just South Africa, and sacrificed his family and personal relationships to do so, disappears from the annals of the country’s history?

The Independent UK

US lawmakers ask Biden Administration to punish South Africa for alleged support for Russia

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants the Biden Administration to punish South Africa for what they call its support for Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

Barchart

Is Now the Time for Platinum to Shine?

The global platinum market is expected to rack up its largest deficit since records began in the 1970s, as supply falters in South Africa. Meanwhile, global platinum demand is forecast to surge 28% this year to 8.2 million ounces. The last time 12%+ of demand could not be met by…

The Independent UK

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

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