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Kommetdieding: The 'people's horse' of South Africa wins big

We report on how Burkinabé refugeees who have fled jihadist violence have been trying to start new lives in Ivory Coast. Also, the "people's horse" Kommetdieding streaks to victory at the 2022 Cape Town Met. And Salima Mukansanga, the first woman referee to take charge at the Africa Cup of…

France 24

S.African court denies bail to accused in parliament fire -media

A South African court on Friday denied bail to a man charged with crimes including arson over a devastating fire at the national parliament in Cape Town in January, local media reported.

Reuters

How a neighbourhood watch WhatsApp group shaped fears in a Cape Town suburb

Trust in state institutions to protect citizens is a prerequisite for sharing social spaces. This trust is corrupted in South Africa, where there are persistent anxieties that crime and violence are out of control.

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Mali expels French ambassador

In tonight's edition: Relations between France and Mali take a dramatic turn for the worse as Bamako gives the French ambassador to the country just 72 hours to leave. Also, after a three-year freeze, Rwanda finally opens its border with Uganda. And we end in South Africa, where Kommetdieding or…

France 24

South Africa hails new COVID jab plant in fight for self-reliance

The project in Cape Town is the latest seeking to redress Africa’s reliance on the West for vaccines.

Al Jazeera

Covid spurs Africa’s burgeoning vaccine manufacturing industry

South African-born biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong has launched a new facility in Cape Town to make Covid vaccines based on cancer therapy technology

Evening Standard

London-bound passengers face delays in Cape Town after BA door torn off

Hundreds of London-bound passengers were stranded in Cape Town after a passenger door was ripped off a British Airways jet heading for London.

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British Airways plane door ripped off in Cape Town

Flight had recently arrived from London Heathrow, and all passengers and crew had disembarked

The Independent UK

Global weather: Cape Town ‘records its hottest ever temperature’ as Greece is blanketed in snow

Cape Town recorded its highest ever temperature as parts of South Africa was gripped by a weekend heatwave, according to an expert.

Evening Standard

One-day series an 'eye-opener' for India, says Dravid

Cape Town (AFP) - India coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday that the one-day series against South Africa was an "eye-opener," but he expects his team to improve before next year's World Cup.

AFP

Under-pressure Boucher hails progress made by South African team

Cape Town (AFP) - South African head coach Mark Boucher, facing charges which could lead to his dismissal, on Sunday hailed the progress made by his team.

AFP

De Kock century sets up South Africa clean sweep

Cape Town (AFP) - Former captain Quinton de Kock hit a sparkling century to set up a four-run win for South Africa in the third one-day international against India at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

AFP

De Kock hits century as South Africa seek clean sweep

Cape Town (AFP) - Former captain Quinton de Kock hit a sparkling century for South Africa in the third one-day international against India at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

AFP

Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science

South African space science had a big day on 13 January 2022. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, based in Cape Town, launched its third satellite mission into space from the Cape Canaveral rocket launch site in Florida in the US.

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Reuters

S.African court postpones ruling on objection to Amazon HQ on sacred land

A South African court on Friday postponed a ruling on a lawsuit from descendants of South Africa's earliest inhabitants, the Khoi and San, to try to halt construction of Amazon's new Africa headquarters on what they say is sacred land.

Bangkok Post

Luxury dog hotels give paws for thought

Cape Town: Three dachshunds lay claim to a big bed, while an agitated mongrel yaps constantly and a miniature schnauzer appears disgruntled despite soothing Bob Marley tunes playing over the stereo.

AFP

Amazon may quit African HQ deal if blocked, Cape Town court hears

Johannesburg (South Africa) (AFP) - Online retail giant Amazon could pull out of a deal to create its Africa headquarters in Cape Town, if a legal challenge by indigenous activists is allowed to proceed, a Cape Town court heard Thursday.

Reuters

S.Africans intrigued by Desmond Tutu's choice of aquamation

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu's choice of aquamation over cremation or traditional burial came as a surprise to some South Africans, while others were impressed by this environmentally conscious move.

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South Africa's luxury dog hotels give paws for thought

Cape Town (AFP) - Three dachshunds lay claim to a big bed, while an agitated mongrel yaps constantly and a miniature schnauzer appears disgruntled despite soothing Bob Marley tunes playing over the stereo.

AFP

US tycoon opens Africa's first start-to-finish Covid-19 jab plant

Cape Town (AFP) - US biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong on Wednesday opened a plant in Cape Town that will be the first in Africa to produce Covid-19 vaccines from start to finish.

Daily Mirror

Massive shark prowls near swimmers in same spot where man was mauled to death

The footage was taken at Kogel Bay, Cape Town, the massive shark swims through shallow water near two surfers and even closer by group of people enjoying the blue water.

AFP

US biotech tycoon opens Africa's first end-to-end Covid-19 jab plant

Cape Town (AFP) - US biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong on Wednesday opened a plant in Cape Town that will be the first in Africa to produce Covid-19 vaccines from start to finish.

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