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Brit mum-of-four shot dead by relative in horror gun accident on dream holiday

Fatima Issa had flown out with her husband Fayaz to spend a fortnight in the sun with family she had not seen for years before the joyful reunion turned into a nightmare in the gated Meyersal View Estate in Johannesburg

Daily Mirror

Holders Wydad Casablanca among 58 CAF Champions League hopefuls

Johannesburg (AFP) - Title-holders Wydad Casablanca from Morocco are among 58 clubs who have entered the 2022-2023 CAF Champions League, with the qualifying rounds draw to be made in Cairo on Tuesday.

AFP

Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa winger Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing dangerous play in the weekend's Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand, tournament organisers said.

AFP

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Sundowns start season as they ended the last by topping table

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mamelodi Sundowns began the new South African Premiership season as they finished the previous one -- topping the table after the completion of the first round on Sunday.

AFP

Intensity challenge for mighty Springboks before All Blacks rematch

Johannesburg (AFP) - The front page headline on Sunday in South Africa's biggest Afrikaans language newspaper screamed, "Best in a century" after the Springboks outplayed New Zealand 26-10 in the Rugby Championship opener this weekend.

AFP

De Klerk fitness doubt for Springboks after concussion injury

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse were due to have medical assessments on Sunday after both suffered head injuries during a 26-10 win over New Zealand in the opening Rugby Championship match.

AFP

Tonnes of fruit stranded in EU, S.Africa battle of oranges

Johannesburg (AFP) - Millions of boxes of oranges are spoiling in containers stranded at European ports as South Africa and the European Union lock horns in a dispute over import rules, citrus growers have said.

AFP

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80 men in South African court on charges of raping 8 women

More than 80 men suspected of the gang rapes of eight women and armed robbery of a video production crew in the South African town of Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, appeared in court on Monday

The Independent UK

Eswatini hopes dashed of ending 14-year wait for CHAN victory

Johannesburg (AFP) - Eswatini twice surrendered a lead over Botswana on Sunday to draw 2-2, bow out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and stretch to 14 years a record of never winning a qualifier.

AFP

Climate, collectors blamed for S.Africa's succulents decline

Johannesburg (AFP) - Climate change and collectors of rare plants are decimating succulents in South Africa, government researchers said Wednesday, warning hundreds of these rugged species are at risk of extinction.

AFP

Botswana hits 'historic' UN goal against HIV: report

Johannesburg (AFP) - Botswana has become the second nation in the world, after Eswatini, to reach a landmark UN goal towards eradicating AIDS, researchers said Wednesday, in what health experts hailed as "stellar results".

AFP

How COVID-19 lockdown measures — and their outcomes — varied in cities around the world

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese cities have repeatedly imposed lockdowns following their central government’s stubborn pursuit of Zero-COVID. But lockdowns weren’t limited to authoritarian regimes such as China. Many democracies also imposed some form of lockdowns to curb the virus transmission.

The Conversation

Convincing wins for Ghana, Senegal as CHAN qualifying kicks off

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ghana captain Gladwin Awako completed the scoring in a 3-0 rout of Benin when 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying kicked off this weekend.

AFP

Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa have recalled back-row forward Duane Vermeulen and utility back Francois Steyn for two Rugby Championship home matches against New Zealand during August.

AFP

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South Africa's power cuts take a toll on mental health

Johannesburg (AFP) - You can't do your work because there's no power.You eat late and bolt your food before the lights fail.And then to be at home, in the utter dark, gives you the creeps.

AFP

Mane and Salah renew rivalry with top African award up for grabs

Johannesburg (AFP) - Another chapter in the personal rivalry between former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will play out in Rabat on Thursday when the African Player of the Year is named.

AFP

Ex-skipper Smith to oversee new South African T20 league

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith was on Tuesday named as the head of a new Twenty20 franchise tournament to be staged in the republic in January and February next year.

AFP

Johannesburg transport project digs into wounds of the past

Johannesburg (AFP) - Off Johannesburg's main highway, surrounded by skyscrapers, heavy machinery has unearthed one of the city's original wounds -- a deep gash left by the 1880s gold rush.

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Wales captain Biggar fit for Springboks series decider

Johannesburg (AFP) - Fly-half Dan Biggar will captain Wales against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday in the third, series-deciding Test after recovering from a shoulder injury.

The Independent UK

South Africa's many illegal guns a factor in bar shootings

South African police are patrolling the streets of Johannesburg’s Soweto township, following a spate of bar shootings that have rocked the nation

AFP

Springboks make 15 changes for series decider against Wales

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 15 changes to his matchday 23 for the series-deciding third Test against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Calls for crackdown on gangs in South Africa after spate of gun attacks

Attack on tavern near Johannesburg in which 15 were killed was one of several similar incidents over the weekend

AFP

Mane, Salah among African Player of the Year contenders

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are among 10 stars shortlisted for the 2022 African Player of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday.

The Independent UK

South Africa travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Wildlife, winelands and winsome beaches – South Africa is a holiday favourite for a reason

Radio France Internationale

South African police investigate two deadly bar shootings

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country's east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured.

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