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'There's nothing even remotely close to a choke...': South Africa coach Rob Walter after semi-final defeat

NEW DELHI: South Africa's cricket coach, Rob Walter, vehemently dismissed suggestions that his team succumbed to World Cup semi-final nerves in their gripping three-wicket loss to Australia. Walter insisted that it "was nothing even remotely close to a choke" as the Proteas faced a challenging situation right from the start.

The Times of India

Ghana reparations summit calls for global fund to compensate Africans for slave trade

Delegates at a reparations summit in Ghana have resolved to set up a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the transatlantic slave trade

The Independent UK

Ghana calls for African united front on demand for slavery reparations

Africa is seeking an action plan on the back of growing calls for compensation for the historical enslavement of millions of its people at a conference in Ghana. Meanwhile in the Central African Republic, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew its local peacekeeping mission – MINUSCA…

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Quinton de Kock's impact extends beyond runs for table-topping South Africa

NEW DELHI: Quinton de Kock's outstanding performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup, marked by his fourth century, led table-topping South Africa to a resounding 190-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday. Yet, his influence on the team goes far beyond his runs on the field.

The Times of India

World Cup: South Africa spin twins Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi working in tandem

Maharaj, Shamsi complement each other as team eyes semis berth

The Times of India

Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

Radio France Internationale

New Zealand vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup final kick-off time, TV, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted as the All Blacks and Springboks collide in Paris showpiece

Evening Standard

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Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

Al Jazeera

Tributes paid to British businessman killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

Residents of Hampstead Norreys described how David Barlow and his South-African-born wife Celia will be ‘dreadfully missed’.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

A rematch of the last Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will decide who qualifies for the 2023 showpiece alongside New Zealand tonight.

Evening Standard

Jerry Coovadia remembered - a champion of science, children and compassionate public health

Deeply saddened as we in the South African health community were by the loss of Professor Jerry Hoosen Coovadia on 4 October 2023, I reflected on what he had come to mean in my medical career and in my life.

The Conversation

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body.

The Conversation

France vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on South Africa in a blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final contest tonight.

Evening Standard

South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns

South Africa’s overall mining profits slipped by more than $5 billion in the last financial year

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Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star's story offers valuable lessons in resilience

In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi’s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such story.

The Conversation

Aziz Pahad: the unassuming South African diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond

Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign affairs in the post-1994 government.

Zenger

Israeli NGOs Lead The Way In Addressing Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships and expertise from Israeli organizations contribute to tackling challenges in Africa, from poverty to climate change.

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa are tasked with ending their Rugby World Cup pool campaign in fine style when they face Tonga later today.

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Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws

A recent book, Queer Bodies in African Films, studies the growing LGBTIQ+ output from film-makers around the continent, from Morocco to South Africa. In the process it analyses what queerness is and means within the context of African countries. Its author, Gibson Ncube, is a lecturer and scholar who focuses…

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Ireland: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa tonight face Ireland in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup encounter.

The Conversation

AU and G20: membership will give Africa more say on global issues – if it speaks with one voice

After seven years of advocating for full membership, the African Union (AU) will join the Group of 20 “most important industrialised and developing economies”. It becomes the second regional bloc to join the group after the 27-member European Union (EU).

The Hindu

Pollen in pee: fossilised urine from a small African mammal helps us understand past environments

Fossilised urine from a small African mammal helps us understand past environments

The Independent UK

South Africa v Romania LIVE: Rugby World Cup result and reaction as Springboks run riot

South Africa 76-0 Romania: The Springboks thump the Oaks with a 12-try thrashing in Bordeaux

The Conversation

Les amateurs de football africains ne pourront pas regarder les grands matches à la télévision : ce qui a mal tourné et comment y remédier

La vente des droits de télévision est la principale source de revenus pour les organisations de football dans le monde entier, mais elle revêt une importance particulière en Afrique. Pourtant, la Confédération africaine de football (Caf) ne cesse de faire la une des journaux pour avoir renvoyé ses diffuseurs partenaires.…

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis: Africa is talking but is the west listening?

Africa’s largest meeting on the crisis finished last week amid arguments over ‘false solutions’ and unfulfilled promises. But will the lofty ideals presented translate into better lives for Africans?

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