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Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government’s priorities for 2023 was a reminder of a pledge in 2022 – also in his state of the nation address – that the government would mobilise…

The Conversation

My Kind of Country casts net in some unlikely places to find contestants for new reality show

Think country music. Where would you go to find the world's next big thing? India, perhaps? Mexico? No? Well, those are some of the places scouts from the new reality TV series My Kind of Country are headed to find country music's next biggest star.

ABC News

The Hundred Draft 2023: London Spirit pick up Olly Stone as Oval Invincibles select Heinrich Klaasen

London Spirit have added Australia batter Mitchell Marsh and England quick Olly Stone to their men’s squad ahead of this summer’s Hundred, while Oval Invincibles selected South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, but high-profile overseas players were largely snubbed during Thursday’s Draft.

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'Broken Chord': South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma on his latest production

Gregory Maqoma is one of South Africa's biggest choreographers, with shows that have been performed around the world. His latest production "Broken Chord" is currently showing in Paris. It tells the tragic story of an African choir who travelled to the UK at the end of the 19th century to…

France 24

Max Gunther in "the right spot" as Formula E star puts recent frustrations behind him

Max Gunther produced his best performance since his move to Maserati MSG Racing when he excelled in South Africa and is confident the Monaco outfit are building ahead of the race in Brazil

Daily Mirror

South Africa's Ramaphosa welcomes Belgium's King Philippe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilda to the capital Pretoria, lauded the European country for its assistance to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Bowscapes review: album celebrates new traditions in South Africa's ancient bow music

Musical bows are among the oldest instruments in southern Africa. Musicologists think the “ping” a bowstring makes when an arrow is released inspired early hunters (as far back as the Khoi and San nations) to use it for music-making in ritual and, later, other contexts.

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Charles Spencer breaks his silence after not attending daughter Lady Amelia's wedding

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer did not attend his daughter Lady Amelia's wedding in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday, adding further fuel to rumours there may be tensions with some of his children

Daily Mirror

Horror as girl, 3, found drowned in primary school toilet with foul play suspected

Langalam Viki had been reportedly missing for an entire day before her body was found drowned in a pit toilet the following day on March 7 at Glen Grey Primary School in South Africa

Daily Mirror

The Hundred Draft 2023: Date, time, full player list and reserve prices

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 draft

The Independent UK

Diana’s niece Lady Amelia Spencer marries Greg Mallett in South Africa

The bride’s father, Charles Spencer, was reportedly absent from the ceremony

The Independent UK

Milošević finally stood trial at The Hague – and Vladimir Putin isn’t above the law either

An indictment doesn’t necessarily lead to an early trial, but the Russian leader should still be suffering sleepless nights, says Steve Crawshaw, former Russia editor at the Independent

The Guardian - UK

Noni Jabavu was a pioneering South African writer - a new book shows how relevant she still is

Noni Jabavu was the first black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad. She left the country as a teenager to pursue an education and returned intermittently throughout her life. She returned to South Africa in 1977 to…

The Conversation

William and Harry's glam Spencer relatives - Prince-lite, twin newlywed and fashion muse

As well as having royal relatives, Prince William and Prince Harry have a host of aunties, an uncle and glamorous cousins on the Spencer side of their family - and here we take a look at who they are

Daily Mirror

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Prince Harry's glam model cousin marries - but royal relatives appear to miss ceremony

Lady Amelia Spencer, a niece of the late Princess Diana and a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, has married her long-term boyfriend Greg Mallett in a ceremony in South Africa

Woman & Home

Princess Diana's niece teases details of the royal wedding you didn't even know was happening

Lady Amelia Spencer is married!

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds arrested at opposition rallies against economic plight of South Africa

More than 550 people have been arrested in South Africa at opposition rallies, a day after marchers called for the departure of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ailing economy and crippling energy crisis.

The Times of India

SA vs WI, 3rd ODI: Heinrich Klaasen smokes 61-ball 119* as South Africa blow away West Indies

NEW DELHI: Heinrich Klaasen blasted a dazzling unbeaten century as South Africa registered a four-wicket win over West Indies in the third and final one-day international at Senwes Park on Tuesday.

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Oti and Motsi Mabuse's mum says family's royal link is 'nonsense' in new DNA Journey

The sisters explored their family ties in a recent episode of DNA Journey and discovered they're related to royalty in South Africa

ABC News

From a massacre in apartheid South Africa to 'feel good' multiculturalism: The dark history of Harmony Day

March 21 is known around the world as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a solemn reminder of a brutal massacre that took place on this day more than 60 years ago. In Australia, it's called Harmony Day.

The Guardian - UK

‘The biggest shock was not having a uterus’ – the film about intersex beauty queen Sharon-Rose Khumalo

She found fame as a Miss South Africa finalist – then hit the headlines again after revealing her genetic condition. We meet the star of an extraordinary documentary about life outside male-female categories

Golf Monthly

2023 Jonsson Workwear Open Betting Picks and Predictions

The DP World Tour stays in South Africa this week, as the Steyn City Club hosts the Jonsson Workwear Open. Find our betting tips below!

The Independent UK

South Africa ‘national shutdown’: What has sparked the anti-government protests?

Economic Freedom Fighters leader calls for peaceful demonstrations against alleged state corruption

The Independent UK

South Africa braces for ‘nationwide shutdown’ as military deployed ahead of protest

Authorities are concerned about a repeat of the deadly unrest two years ago

The Independent UK

South Africans demonstrate and call for president to resign

South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country’s leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa

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