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HIV is on the rise among older Africans, but care and research overlook this group – lessons from Kenya and South Africa

For decades, public health efforts across sub-Saharan Africa have focused on HIV prevention, testing and treatment campaigns on children, and women of reproductive age, overlooking the population at older ages.

The Conversation

Artist shortlist for Nelson Mandela sculpture in Glasgow announced

The shortlist of sculptors chosen to create a statue of Nelson Mandela in Scotland has been revealed, with a granite block from South Africa now…

The National (Scotland)

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

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The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup roundup: France demolish Brazil, South Africa edge Italy, Ireland win

Marine Ménager helped to set France on their way to the last eight against Brazil, South Africa beat Italy and Ireland defeated Spain

The Guardian - UK

Should governments pay businesses for climate disasters? Researchers unpack huge lawsuits in South Africa

The most catastrophic natural disaster ever recorded in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province – also the worst flood in South Africa for more than a century – has sparked two major lawsuits by insurance companies whose business clients suffered massive flood damage.

The Conversation

Birdwatchers flock to Colombia and South Africa- so why are Venezuela and DRC being left behind?

While birdwatching tourism explodes in countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, places like Madagascar and Bolivia are seeing far fewer bird lovers.

Euronews

Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?

This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused.

Al Jazeera

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Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.

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South Africa commissions an inequality report for G20 summit

South Africa is commissioning a report on global wealth inequality in time to present at the Group of 20 summit it hosts in November

The Independent UK

Lesotho’s historian ‘Burns’ Machobane told the country’s story – and helped build it after colonialism

Last year Lesotho celebrated 200 years since the founding of the nation by Moeshoeshoe I. This year the small country in southern Africa will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from colonial Britain. As it does so, the number of Basotho people who personally saw colonialism end is…

The Conversation

Talking about sex isn’t always easy for teachers in South Africa. Here’s what they told us

Young people in rural Limpopo, the South African province bordering Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, face high risks of HIV, unplanned pregnancy, and other societal challenges.

The Conversation

S.Africa Calls US Welcome For White Afrikaners 'Apartheid 2.0'

Washington's preferential treatment of white Afrikaners for resettlement into the United States is "apartheid 2.0", South Africa's foreign minister said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Why ICJ Judge Sebutinde faces calls to quit from Israel genocide case

Calls for an investigation come after Sebutinde says, ‘The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel.’

Al Jazeera

How to harness the ocean for prosperity: funding African innovations can unlock the blue economy

Africa has an enormous ocean area at its disposal. There are almost 20 million square kilometres of ocean, seas and inland water that could be developed into environmentally sustainable blue economies. The G20 group of 19 of the world’s largest economies and the African Union also view the blue economy…

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South Africa’s service delivery crisis: why protesters are using more militant tactics

Post-apartheid South Africa is characterised by frequent public protests. On average, between 2007 and 2013, there were over 11 protests daily. Research shows that protests almost doubled in the 20 years after 1997.

The Conversation

South Africa’s new climate targets: balancing ambition with the realities of coal and climate finance

South Africa has scaled back its ambitions to cut down on the greenhouse emissions that come from burning fossil fuels and which cause global warming.

The Conversation

Climate disasters are escalating: 6 ways South Africa’s G20 presidency can lead urgent action

South Africa currently holds the presidency of the G20 – the group of 19 of the world’s largest economies and the African Union. It has set up a Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to find concrete solutions for countries experiencing climate-induced disasters that are made worse by poverty and inequality.…

The Conversation

South Africa’s sewage crisis: official reports don’t include millions of litres of leaking wastewater

Wastewater is the water we flush down our toilets, send down the drain from our showers and sinks or discharge from factories. It’s supposed to travel through intact pipes to be cleaned at wastewater works. If it gets into rivers and streams, it pollutes and contaminates these with nutrients, antibiotics,…

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Namibia celebrates independence heroes, but glosses over a painful history

Namibia celebrates 26 August as Heroes’ Day. It recalls the first military encounter between the South African army and members of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), Namibia’s liberation movement, in 1966. Initially a German colony (1884-1915), the country was then administered by South Africa, which refused to give…

The Conversation

Destiny is a fierce new stage show exploring love, loss and rebellion under the shadow of apartheid South Africa

Award-winning playwright and actor Kristy Marillier’s new work, Destiny, is an ensemble drama set in 1976 South Africa, against a backdrop of rising resistance to the apartheid regime.

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

Day three of the Women's Rugby World Cup has seen the holders put their rivals on notice

The Guardian - UK

Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup rout by South Africa

Just seeing the first Brazil team to reach a Rugby World Cup was enough for fans as South Africa roared to 66-6 win

Radio France Internationale

Ramaphosa, Macron step up talks on Ukraine as South Africa joins push for peace

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping up his diplomacy, engaging President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders in a renewed drive for peace efforts in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Australia stack up runs and salvage pride with huge win over South Africa

Australia racked up 431-2 with three players hitting centuries, before skittling the tourists for 155 inside 25 overs to win by 276 runs

AAP

Massive total sets up thumping Aussie ODI win

Australia's 2-431, their second-highest total in ODI history, has set-up a 276-run demolition of South Africa in the third and final match in Mackay.

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