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South Africa's relief grant: how it can be used to help young people into jobs

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the unemployment crisis in South Africa. In the second quarter of 2021, unemployment rates were the highest ever officially recorded. Many people who lost their only source of stable income fell into poverty as a result.

The Conversation

Giant fish with deadly fangs that may have preyed on human ancestors unearthed in South Africa

Giant predator had ‘exceptionally large fangs’, scientists say

The Independent UK

UN expected to endorse demand for Russia to leave Ukraine

Global south countries including China, South Africa and India expected to abstain

The Guardian - UK

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Former Facebook whistleblower advocates for better treatment of content moderators

In tonight's edition: South Africa plants seeds for a greener energy sector by announcing tax breaks for investors in clean power. Also, Namibia welcomes US First Lady Jill Biden as she arrives in Africa for a five-day tour. And we speak to a former Facebook content moderator who blew the…

France 24

1 in 5 at risk of hunger in South Africa

Not enough is known about the link between social vulnerability and food insecurity for the country as a whole

Salon

Russia denies plan to test new missile off South Africa

The Russian military has denied it's planning to test its new Zircon hypersonic missiles during naval drills off the coast of South Africa this week

The Independent UK

South Africa's power crisis: going off the grid works for the wealthy -- but could deepen injustice for the poor

South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an ageing and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeberg nuclear power station and significant failures at the recently built Medupi and Kusile…

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Russia rules out testing hypersonic missile during naval exercise

Head of Russian naval contingent says Zircon missile will not be deployed during drills off South Africa’s coastline.

Al Jazeera

Love Island in crisis with filming halted and Islanders shut away in villa as storm hits

"The weather in South Africa has been a nightmare over the past 24 hours," a show source revealed

Irish Mirror

Strength in depth keeps Australia on course for T20 World Cup title defence

Australia’s battled-hardened army of impact players far outnumber those in any other team in South Africa

The Guardian - AU

18 midwives from South African recruitment drive to start at Nottingham hospitals

It comes as Donna Ockenden continues to undertake a large-scale review of failings at the trust's maternity units

Nottingham Post

Russia will not fire Zircon missile at South Africa naval exercise

Russia's navy will not fire its new generation "Zircon" hypersonic missile during a joint exercise with South Africa and China, a senior Russian naval officer said on Wednesday, contradicting an earlier Russian media report.

Reuters

Love Island fans spot major sign Islanders will regret signing up for winter series

Love Islanders travelled from the UK to South African in a bid to find love – and, perhaps, a touch of reality TV fame, too. But some Islanders might be left feeling disappointed when leaving the villa

Daily Mirror

Love Island: What time does it start tonight and how is the winter edition different from the summer series?

Current season is based in South Africa, bringing sunshine to UK viewers through the winter months

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South Africa ace Cheslin Kolbe issues emphatic verdict on Springboks joining Six Nations

The Springboks have been linked with a move into the northern hemisphere's top-tier international competitions, and Cheslin Kolbe has given his say on the Six Nations rumours

The Independent UK

Jill Biden makes 6th visit to Africa, her 1st as first lady

Jill Biden is not a newcomer to Africa

Reuters

Russia's warship with hypersonic missiles arrives for drills with S.Africa, China

Russia's flagship frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has arrived in the South African port of Richards Bay for exercises that will include China, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Wednesday.

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Israel Slams Delegation’s Removal From African Union Summit 2023 Blaming Iranian Influence

An Israeli delegation was ejected on Saturday from the African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia blaming influence by Iran

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Daily Record

ITV's Love Island descends into chaos as filming halted and islanders shut away in villa

The show was thrown into chaos today as torrential rain in South Africa reportedly led to the Islanders being locked away inside the villa.

Motorsport

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team aims for another top result in Cape Town

With the Cape Town E-Prix on 25 February, the innovative electric racing series celebrates its second premiere of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team fields two Porsche 99X Electric in the picture postcard setting of the South African metropolis.

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Tanya blasted by Dami Hope for 'humiliating' his pal Martin in cruel scene

Dami Hope received a mixed reaction on Twitter last night, as the former Love Island star took issue with how Tanya Manhenga is treating his pal in the South African villa

The Conversation

How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into the MLS

North America’s most diverse professional league kicks off on Feb. 25, 2023, as Major League Soccer returns after a winter break.

The Conversation

Psychological grit is over-rated as the key to retention in distance education: a South African study debunks the myth

Psychological grit has garnered a lot of interest in the last decade, particularly in the higher education arena. It’s typically defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. A great deal has been written about it and the role it plays in the retention and success of tertiary students. Kelly…

Reuters

Fire-gutted South African parliament seen restarting fully by 2025

Reconstruction of South Africa's fire-gutted parliament building in Cape Town should be finished by 2025, more than three years after a blaze destroyed large parts of the precinct, officials said on Tuesday.

The Conversation

South Africa and Israel: new memorial park in the Jewish state highlights complex history

Israeli officials and Jewish South African activists inaugurated a memorial park in Tel Mond, a city north of Tel Aviv, in November 2022. Gan Siyabonga (We Thank You Garden) commemorates several dozen Jewish South African anti-apartheid activists who had personal connections to Israel.

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