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Wealthy elites' swimming pools and lush gardens are leading to water shortages

Wealthy households' water usage is driving water crises in major cities worldwide, new research finds.

Fortune · Apr 15, 2023

Swimming pools and lavish gardens of the rich are driving water shortages, study says

Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2023

Swimming pools of the rich driving city water crises, study says

Pools and well-watered gardens at least as damaging as climate emergency or population growth

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

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Schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria's Kaduna state

In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, gunmen kidnap at least eight secondary school students. The pupils were from Awon Government Secondary School in Kaduna state. Over in DR Congo, Doctors Without Borders warn that many of the million people forced from North Kivu by M23 rebel attacks are living in appalling…

France 24 · Apr 4, 2023

Stormers 38-28 Harlequins: Late show not enough as Quins knocked out of the Champions Cup

Harlequins crashed out of the Heineken European Champions Cup despite an attempted late fightback against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2023

South Africans protest Uganda law criminalising LGBTQ identity

South Africans took to the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to protest against a Ugandan law passed last week that makes it a criminal offence to be openly LGBTQ.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

The 20 cheapest holiday destinations around the world, from Cape Town to the Costa del Sol

From a Vietnamese city to a Greek island, here are the best places when it comes to snaring an affordable break

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

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Is This The Ultimate Winter Sun Getaway For UK Golfers? South Africa, Western Cape Review

Monty McPhee travels to the Western Cape in South Africa to play the spectacular Arabella, Clovelly, Erinvale and Pearl Valley

Golf Monthly · Mar 28, 2023

‘Facebook rapist’ escapes from prison and on run after staging his own death

Thabo Bester, who targeted his victims by finding them on Facebook, was found "dead" last May after a burned body was left in his cell - but he was later spotted in shops and restaurants in an upmarket part of Cape Town

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

Best value holidays for Brits right now including Turkey, Portugal and Egypt

Best value holidays for Brits including South Africa, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt, Japan and more according to the latest research from the Post Office

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Formula E race six: Talking points as title favourites chase Pascal Wehrlein in Brazil debut

Race six takes place in Sao Paulo

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Charles Spencer breaks his silence after not attending daughter Lady Amelia's wedding

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer did not attend his daughter Lady Amelia's wedding in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday, adding further fuel to rumours there may be tensions with some of his children

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

How to watch Formula E online: here's where to live stream the next ePrix

Interested in watching the Formula E races? Here's what you need to know about the electric-car racing tournament.

WhatToWatch · Mar 20, 2023

Love Island star reveals cast are secretly removed from villa before finale

With only a few couples left in the Cape Town villa, the remaining contestants are competing for the series nine title and we're about to find out the winners

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

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Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Here are the top 10 most popular destinations in South Africa as Love Island ends

From whale watching in Gansbaai to a sunrise hike at Lion’s Head in Cape Town, there’s bound to be something for everyone.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2023

Cape Town residents hold night vigil after German tourist disappears

Residents of Hout Bay community, close to South Africa's tourist capital Cape Town, held a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening as the search continued for a 22-year-old German who went missing during a hike last month.

Autosport · Mar 1, 2023

Wehrlein accepts full blame for Buemi Cape Town FE clash

Formula E points leader Pascal Wehrlein accepted full responsibility for his first lap incident with Sebastien Buemi at the Cape Town E-Prix, where he speared into the back of him.

Autosport · Mar 1, 2023

Why Cape Town should be the mould for future Formula E venues

OPINION: It may have taken Formula E longer than planned to arrive in Cape Town, but it was worth the wait as stunning city scenery married with thrilling track action. There was also substance to the style at South Africa’s first world championship single-seater race in nearly 30 years, from…

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Autosport · Feb 28, 2023

Bird unhappy with Cape Town FE flag delays, "spooked" by radio

Sam Bird was infuriated by the delay in showing a red flag for Edoardo Mortara's crashed car in Formula E's Cape Town qualifying session. The Jaguar driver says it contributed to his subsequent accident.

Autosport · Feb 28, 2023

Vergne’s tactics pay off to land Cape Town Formula E podium

The expected battle between Porsche and DS Penske took place during the first E-Prix in South Africa, with the strategies employed by the leading teams the right ones to deliver silverware.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

Australia beat South Africa to win Women’s T20 World Cup for sixth time

Beth Mooney top-scored with 74 as Australia ran out 19-run winners in Cape Town

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2023

South Africa vs Australia Highlights: Australia beat South Africa to win record-extending sixth Women's T20 World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Australia have done it again. They bagged their record-extending sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating hosts South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands, Cape Town.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2023

Women's T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney's 74* guides Australia to 156/6 against South Africa in final

NEW DELHI: Opener Beth Mooney hit a crucial 53-ball 74 not out to lift Australia to a fighting 156 for 6 against hosts South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

Australia beat South Africa by 19 runs to win Women’s T20 World Cup final – as it happened

Invincible Australia win their sixth T20 World Cup final after Beth Mooney’s 74 leads them to a 19-run win in front of a full house at Newlands

Motorsport · Feb 25, 2023

Vergne: Da Costa's Cape Town FE attack mode miss cost me victory

Jean-Eric Vergne reckons that Cape Town E-Prix winner Antonio Felix da Costa's attack mode miss led to the Porsche driver's eventual victory in South Africa's first Formula E race.

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