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European colonialism has had a lasting legacy on how plants are distributed around the world

A few years ago, one of us (Guillaume) moved to the town of Stellenbosch, in South Africa, and found himself walking through town while being shaded from the sun by European oak trees. The region is famous for its wine, and the oaks were imported centuries ago to make wood…

The Conversation

South Africa vows 'unapologetic' support for Western Sahara independence from Morocco

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed his government's "unapologetic" backing for the partially recognised Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in Western Sahara.

Radio France Internationale

‘I’m hoping there will be more queer imams’

Muhsin Hendricks, the ‘world’s first gay imam’ wants to help LGBTQ+ Muslims in South Africa reconcile their sexuality with their faith

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Murder of Johannesburg sex workers shows why South Africa must urgently decriminalise the trade

The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, were recently discovered at a panel beating factory in Johannesburg. A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks of sex work for women in South Africa.

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Netball World Cup joy for Lanarkshire stars as they help Scotland qualify for South Africa showpiece

Scottish Thistle are on their way to Cape Town next year

Daily Record

Forgotten Voices review – steely defiance in apartheid-era South Africa

A crisp production tells the extraordinary real-life story of Eva Moorhead who laid the groundwork for the ANC

The Guardian - UK

The verdict on Wales' shock new call-ups and how they've done it

Wales boss Wayne Pivac is having one final close look at all of his options before next year's Rugby World Cup

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T20 World Cup: The highs and lows of the previous editions

NEW DELHI: Twenty20 cricket was introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board for inter-county cricket in 2003 to boost the game's popularity, especially amongst youngsters. And it won't be an understatement to say that T20 cricket has taken the world by storm, after being viewed suspiciously in the beginning.

The Times of India

OPEC: Move to Cut Oil Output Was Unanimous to Prevent Crisis

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General Haitham al-Ghais said on Tuesday that OPEC+ alliance took an unanimous decision to cut oil output as a pre-emptive measure to prevent a crisis. Speaking at the African Energy Week in South Africa, al-Ghais said the heads of delegations unanimously decided…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The real reasons gutted Wales players weren't picked as World Cup hopes in major jeopardy

Pivac has very few opportunities left to experiment with his squad, so players not involved this autumn may well be up against it with one eye on the World Cup

Wales Online

South Africa's biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: what's gone wrong

South Africa’s major cities in the Gauteng Province – the country’s economic heartland – are experiencing major water shortages. In Johannesburg and Tshwane taps have run dry, with numerous areas experiencing intermittent supply while some areas have no water at all.

The Conversation

Silicon is used in construction, microchips and more – 'green' methods could help extract it from sugarcane waste

In some parts of South Africa’s Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, sugarcane fields stretch as far as the eye can see. The crop is more than just a treat for those with a sweet tooth: in 2017 the country’s sugar industry had an estimated value of more than R12 billion; of…

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Wayne Pivac: Wales could have more than one captain for Autumn Nations Series

Dan Biggar, who led his country to victory in South Africa three months ago, is out with a knee injury.

The Independent UK

Wayne Pivac Q&A: Why I picked Macleod over Thomas Young and Dyer over Keelan Giles

Everything the Wales coach had to say after naming his squad for the autumn campaign

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Tadhg Beirne and Craig Casey added to Ireland's injury concerns for South Africa clash

Ireland boss Andy Farrell is dealing with a growing list of casualties ahead of the meeting with the reigning world champs, who have named a training squad ahead of November 5 clash

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Stress Joint Action, Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and South Africa issued a statement after President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Riyadh, confirming the strength of bilateral relations and the importance of boosting joint action. Ramaphosa began Friday a visit to the Kingdom at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The…

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Land reform in South Africa is failing. Ignoring the realities of rural life plays a part

There is widespread agreement that land reform in South Africa has failed to deliver the changes many hoped it would. Racially based dislocation and land dispossession were central features of colonial conquest and apartheid rule. To redress this, in 1994, the newly elected African National Congress (ANC) set a target…

The Conversation

Rock stars: how a group of scientists in South Africa rescued a rare 500kg chunk of human history

Scientific breakthroughs can happen in the strangest ways and places. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin because of mould growing on a Petri dish left out while he was on holiday. Chinese monks in the 9th century wanted to make a potion for immortality: instead, they discovered gunpowder.

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The Independent UK

Henry Slade told to rediscover form with Exeter after surprise England omission

England face Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa next month

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Africa Hold Meeting to Discuss Qualitative Investments in Entrepreneurial Firms

A Saudi-South African roundtable meeting was held Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The meeting aimed at promoting investment relations, bolstering efforts to develop economic ties and qualitative investments for entrepreneurial companies, and enabling the private sector to benefit from the opportunities available in the two countries. South African…

Glasgow Live

Scottish Power to axe 150 Glasgow jobs days before Christmas

300 jobs in total will be axed between the Glasgow and Liverpool offices of ScottishPower Energy Retail due to a fall in profits, with the company set to outsource to Spain and South Africa.

Daily Mirror

Strictly’s Motsi Mabuse's emotional torture hell at hands of South Africa dance teachers

Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse has claimed she was physically abused, manipulated and subjected to cruel taunts by dance teachers during her tough childhood in South Africa

The Times of India

'FAB 15': India's young and old ready to turn tables

NEW DELHI: In 2007, when 20-year-old Rohit Sharma hit his first international half-century against South Africa on a bouncy Kingsmead track, everyone knew that there was a talent in town.

The Guardian - UK

Cape crusade: the many talents of South Africa’s wine growers

Whether it’s exquisite small-batch wines or bottles with mass-market appeal, South Africa has it all, says David Williams

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with South African President

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Royal Court at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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