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South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing waste in rubbish dumps.

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Nat Sciver-Brunt ‘pretty confident’ Sophie Ecclestone will bowl in England semi

The left-arm spinner fell awkwardly on her left shoulder while trying to stop a boundary.

The Independent UK

Paul Diamond: Strategic Investor and Visionary Leader

Paul Diamond’s journey from prodigious student to strategic investor shows how loyalty, risk, and reinvention shaped a remarkable career.

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Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

Follow all the action from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK

Father’s 80th birthday visit to palace his ancestor was commissioned to paint

Jacob de Wet II was commissioned by King Charles II to create more than 110 paintings for the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Evening Standard

England suffer Sophie Ecclestone injury scare in dominant win over New Zealand

England meet South Africa in the semi-final on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Journeying through Mandela’s legacy in South Africa

Justine Gosling heads to the Rainbow Nation in pursuit of learning more of the anti-apartheid activist’s incredible legacy — bedding down at three memorable hotels along the way

Evening Standard

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Ethiopian quarter: how migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold

Since its founding in 1886, Johannesburg, has been a city of migrants, internal and international. But the economic capital of South Africa has undergone big changes since 1994 when South Africa became a democracy. One such change involves migration into the city by people from other African countries.

The Conversation

Alana King leaves South Africa in a spin as dominant Australia top World Cup group

The leg-spinner finished with remarkable figures of 7-18 as South Africa were bowled out for 97

The Independent UK

King breaks World Cup record to keep Australia unbeaten

Alana King's superb World Cup has continued, with the legspinner claiming 7-18 to bowl Australia to a seven-wicket win over South Africa.

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Australia beat South Africa by seven wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Alana King takes a record-breaking seven wickets in rampant victory as the unbeaten Australia finish top of the table

The Guardian - AU

England in Women’s World Cup semi-finals but questions remain for Charlotte Edwards

Having achieved the minimum expectation a dead rubber against New Zealand offers a chance to build confidence before meeting Australia or South Africa in the last four

The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Edwards will help England handle World Cup pressure – Sarah Taylor

England great Taylor is optimistic that Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side can come through a final four that also includes South Africa, India and Australia.

The Independent UK

Tesla Operates In Five Continents, A Sixth Could Be On The Way With This Country

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk was born in South Africa and spent 17 years there before moving to North America. The billionaire's EV company could be headed to Africa for the first time, but it won't be Musk's home country.

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Black Coffee and Enhle ruling sends a clear message: customary and white weddings are equal in South Africa

South African actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has won a victory in the Johannesburg High Court. It ruled that her customary marriage to music star Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo was valid, declaring their later civil marriage and antenuptial contract null and void. Mlotshwa is now legally entitled to half…

The Conversation

Africa’s air links are poor: can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so few direct connections in Africa, getting from one country to another often…

The Conversation

South Africans feel mixture of hope and despair as apartheid becomes a distant memory

According to data released by global market research firm Ipsos in September, 80% of South Africans say their country is on the wrong track. It is not hard to see why.

The Independent UK

Judge orders former South African President Zuma to repay $1.6 million in legal fees

A Pretoria High Court has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to repay about $1.6 million to the Office of the State Attorney for legal fees

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Cannabis boom in South Africa and Zimbabwe is good for wealthy investors, bad for small farmers

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation.

Marie Claire

Exclusive: Amelia and Eliza Spencer Open Up About Princess Diana's Stylish Legacy and Their New Aspinal Bag Collection

Princess Diana's twin nieces tell 'Marie Claire' about designing bags for the British luxury brand and how they'll celebrate Eliza's engagement this Christmas.

The Independent UK

Trump seeks cap on refugee admissions at only 7,500 people — nearly all could be white South Africans

Administration officials are considering plans to drastically slash the number of refugees allowed in the country

The Independent UK

Asif Afridi, 38, takes five wickets on record-breaking Pakistan debut

The spinner became the oldest Test debutant to take a wicket-haul, beating a 92-year-old record

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit welcomed back to Wales fold as ‘special athlete’

Wales play November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.

Cycling Weekly

The gravel race you've never heard of with Tom Pidcock and a chance of Rhino: everything you need to know about Gravel Burn 2025

800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region

The Independent UK

South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access

Five athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color

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