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Colonial tax records hold 3 lessons for South Africa today – economic historian

In 1825, a tax collector compiling a census in South Africa’s Cape Colony paused to write a poem in the margin of his work. In it, he complained about the idle chatter of townsmen in Stellenbosch and uncooperative taxpayers. It is a tiny window on the regular frustrations of a…

The Conversation

South African authorities revise death toll in school bus crash to 12 as driver is arrested

South African authorities have revised the death toll in a school bus crash to 12 children and announced the driver has been arrested and will face criminal charges

The Independent UK

Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over the outcome of the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday

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Senegal set to be sanctioned as investigation launched after Afcon final protest

Senegal were led off the field by head coach Pape Thiaw after hosts Morocco were awarded a controversial late penalty

The Independent UK

National disaster declared as thousands flee torrential rains that have killed at least 30

South Africa has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods

The Independent UK

Ugandan president re-elected for 7th time as observers decry intimidation

President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's election on Saturday, granting Africa's longest-serving leader a seventh term in office. African observers have denounced "reports of intimidation, arrest and abductions" targeting the opposition that they say undermined the polls' credibility.

Radio France Internationale

Homo erectus wasn't the first human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago, fossils suggest

A new analysis of enigmatic skulls from the Republic of Georgia suggest that Homo erectus wasn't the only human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago.

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White Speed follows iShowSpeed to Africa: Is he a forced plant, or just an overzealous fan?

IShowSpeed's biggest fan followed him to Africa.

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A Namib desert beetle runs to stay cool: how scientists solved the puzzle of this unique and speedy species

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot – the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand dunes.

The Conversation

Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Euronews

South Africa eases affirmative action regulations on Starlink and others that Musk said were racist

South Africa’s communications minister has ordered a policy change that allows Elon Musk's Starlink and other foreign-owned satellite internet providers to operate in the country without selling 30% of their local equity to Black or other non-white owners

The Independent UK

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Reclaims Its Global Voice {Business Africa}

Africa Must Own Its Narrative: From misperception to economic power — we examine how strategic communication and leaders like Dorothea Hodge are helping the continent reshape its global reputation

Euronews

South Africa’s water, energy and food crisis: why fixing one means fixing them all

South Africa faces serious water, energy and food problems. Drought, overuse and ageing infrastructure strain water supplies. Coal-fired electricity is not sustainable in the long term and causes high greenhouse gas emissions. Tens of millions of people can’t afford enough food because of rising prices. These crises are interconnected: water…

The Conversation

South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – what did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa?

South Africa opened its G20 presidency with an ambitious message for a world divided by conflict and economic strain: solidarity, equality and sustainability. The Johannesburg G20 leaders’ summit tried to mend deep geopolitical rifts. Even those who chose to boycott the summit remained included – with their chairs left symbolically…

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The Independent UK

Mass shooting in unlicensed bar leaves 12 dead including three children

The motive for the killings was not clear, according to authorities

The Independent UK

What to know about the long-running corruption case of former South African president Zuma

Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer Thales have returned to court to appeal for the dismissal of the long-running corruption case against them

The Conversation

Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A government inquest concluded his death was an accident – that he was hit by a train. This was always disputed by his family and almost 60…

The Independent UK

2 former South African apartheid police officers are convicted of killing an activist 38 years ago

Two former apartheid-era police officers in South Africa have been found guilty of murder in the 1987 killing of activist and student leader Caiphus Nyoka

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South Africa closes G20 year framed as ‘presidency for all of Africa’

South Africa ends its G20 presidency this weekend with a two-day head of states summit focused on debt relief and global inequality – a meeting the United States says it will boycott. Pretoria says it has held talks with Washington about possible limited participation, but the White House insists the…

The Conversation

South Africans are flourishing more than you might expect – here’s why

South Africa is often portrayed in the media as a country struggling with inequality, corruption, crime, infrastructure collapse and public health challenges. But this isn’t the whole story.

The Conversation

Africa has a debt crisis: momentum from G20 in South Africa can help find solutions

The end of South Africa’s G20 presidency does not mean the end of its ability or responsibility to promote the issues it prioritised during 2025. It can still advocate for action on some of these issues through its further participation in the G20 and in other international and regional forums.

The Independent UK

More than 150 Palestinians held on plane in South Africa for 12 Hours

Passengers included a woman who was nine months pregnant

Latin Times

Democratic Sen. Slams Marco Rubio For Paying Millions To African Nation To Take Deportees: 'Highly Unusual'

Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's payments to the African country of Equatorial Guinea to take deportees from third countries.

The Conversation

Strokes are on the rise in Africa: why the continent needs its own care guidelines

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents the brain from getting enough blood flow. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in Africa. Current estimates indicate rates of incidence (new cases) as high as 316 per 100,000 people annually and prevalence…

The Conversation

South Africa’s flagship telescope at 20: an eye on the sky and on the community

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) celebrates 20 years of observing the sky. SALT is the largest optical telescope in the southern hemisphere. It’s been steadily revealing new science knowledge, ranging from the discovery of planets outside our solar system to understanding the unusual physics around black holes. It’s also…

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