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Back to the future as champion Springboks host All Blacks

JOHANNESBURG - Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

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"Return of World Cup to Africa after 24 years a landmark milestone": ICC chairman Jay Shah

The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This marks the tournament's return to Africa after a 24-year absence. Johannesburg hosted the official unveiling of the tournament's brand and venues. The event will feature 14 teams and a new three-stage format. This prestigious…

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Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa

Thousands have fled amid months of anti-immigration protests as campaigners demand undocumented people leave the country

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee

JOHANNESBURG - More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on figures from the repatriating governments.

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Blunt-force trauma cause of death of mother and children in Bedfordshire home

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is suspected of killing his wife and daughters, appeared in court in South Africa

The Independent UK

Blunt-force trauma caused death of mother and children in home

Triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma has been remanded in custody after appearing at Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court.

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Man charged with Bedfordshire murder of his wife and daughters after arrest in South Africa

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in a Johannesburg suburb after an international manhunt

The Guardian - UK

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, and has since been charged with three counts of murder, the CPS said.

Evening Standard

Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, police in South Africa said in a statement on Friday.

Evening Standard

Jamie George admits indiscipline cost England in loss to South Africa

Steve Borthwick’s team lost their Nations Championship opener in Johannesburg.

The Independent UK

South Africa vs England LIVE: Nations Championship result and latest rugby updates

Inaugural Championship gets underway in Johannesburg

Evening Standard

How to watch South Africa vs England rugby: TV channel and live stream for Nations Championship today

After dreadful Six Nations, Steve Borthwick’s side face formidable Springboks Test in Johannesburg

Evening Standard

South Africa vs England rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds

Springboks host Steve Borthwick’s side in Johannesburg in Nations Championship opener

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South Africa has long been a symbol of liberal progress. This week’s anti-immigrant protests end that

Across the world, political uncertainty is being exploited to fan the flames of hatred. Now, the very principles that make South Africa great are at risk, says Zanele Mji, an investigative journalist based in Johannesburg

The Conversation

Urban farming helps Johannesburg’s poorest households survive – now it needs bigger investment

Urban agriculture, where plants and livestock are farmed within city limits, is increasingly recognised and promoted as a solution to food insecurity and a way to green cities so that they adapt to climate change.

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South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.

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'A wake up call': Municipal misery hangs over upcoming South African elections

Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills: grim conditions like these led voters near Johannesburg to abandon their long-time loyalty to the African National Congress and hand the rival Democratic Alliance its first black township ward in South Africa, highlighting frustration over municipal-level failures ahead of November's local elections.

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The Independent UK

Art galleries at prisons showcase inmates’ work in an effort to combat violence

Artwork produced through the program is sold to the public and sometimes fetches $120

The Independent UK

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus compares Henry Pollock to Siya Kolisi ahead of England clash

Pollock is set to take on South Africa for the first time in Johannesburg next week

The Conversation

Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

Just over a third (38%) of the residents of South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, reported being satisfied with their electricity services in a survey conducted in 2023/2024. This was down from 77% in 2017/18. The decline reflected years of citizen concerns about the service. In 2026 the auditor general noted…

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Ebola cases rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths, in Congo

JOHANNESBURG — ⁠The ⁠Democratic Republic of ‌Congo said late on Monday that ⁠confirmed Ebola ‌cases in the ⁠country had reached 1,048, including 267 deaths.

The Economic Times

Which city is known as the world's gold capital? The historic gold discovery that changed an entire world’s future

Johannesburg, known as the "Gold Capital of the World" or "eGoli," rose to prominence after a significant gold discovery in 1886. This sparked a global gold rush, transforming the Witwatersrand Basin into a major mining hub. The region has since produced nearly 40% of all gold ever mined, solidifying Johannesburg's…

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South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

What is behind the recent spate of mass shootings across South Africa?

South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets in several hotspots earlier this year

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