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Oscar Pistorius timeline: From Paralympian to prison for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp

The South African former athlete has been released on parole to finish his sentence

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius is released from prison on parole in South Africa

The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole.

WEKU

South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court

We begin with the war in Gaza, as South Africa launched a case Friday at International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. Pretoria asked the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. This is the first such challenge made at the court over the current war.…

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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing his girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius, double-amputee Olympic runner, granted parole after 10 yrs for killing girlfriend. Must serve at least half of 13 yrs & 5 mths sentence. Pistorius shot Steenkamp multiple times in bathroom of Pretoria villa. Convicted of murder on legal principle of dolus eventualis.

The Hindu

South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy

In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…

France 24

DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria

Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.

Al Jazeera

Thatcher didn’t care that Buthelezi inflicted mass bloodshed on South Africa, but we mustn’t forget

Ahead of the warlord’s funeral today, there have been nauseating attempts to kindly reassess him. Don’t fall for it, says the Guardian’s former South Africa correspondent Chris McGreal

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‘Cyberattack from India’: South Africa portal which claimed Modi ‘refused to get off plane’

A day after a report in South Africa’s Daily Maverick claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “miffed” and had “refused to get off his aircraft” in Pretoria until deputy president Paul Mashatile arrived to receive him, the portal has now alleged cyberattack from India “with a purpose to deny…

Newslaundry

South Africa and Russia, the 'strange bedfellows'

South Africa's hosting of a BRICS summit next week has turned a spotlight on ties between Pretoria and the Kremlin that are cosy and, for some, a puzzle.

Radio France Internationale

South African women: violence, health and money issues among 5 biggest obstacles that stand in their way

Every year on 9 August South Africa celebrates Women’s Day, marking an important moment in the country’s history. This was the day in 1956 when women marched to the seat of government, the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to protest against legislation aimed at tightening the apartheid government’s control over the…

The Conversation

Eddie Jones savaged for 'embarrassing s**tshow' after Australia demolished by South Africa seconds

The Wallabies endured a heavy defeat in Pretoria in what was Eddie Jones' first game back in charge

Wales Online

Rugby Championship: South Africa 43-12 Australia in opening Test – as it happened

An Arendse hat-trick and two penalty tries means the Springboks sink the Wallabies in Jone’s first game in charge.

The Guardian - AU

South Africa vs Australia live stream and how to watch the 2022 Rugby Championship for free, Round 1

Tournament opener sees the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Pretoria. Read on for your full guide to watching a South Africa vs Australia live stream from anywhere in the world.

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Wallabies urged to show aggression against Springboks

Wallabies scrum coach Neal Hatley says the Australians will get "murdered" if they don't stand up to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship Test in Pretoria.

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Wallabies' Cooper takes on rookie Springbok Libbok

Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will make his return to the Test arena in Pretoria opposite Springboks novice Manie Libbok, who is expecting a baptism by fire.

AAP

Slipper clear for Wallabies Test, four in line to debut

Veteran prop James Slipper will start in the Wallabies' Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Pretoria with four possible debutants named.

AAP

Alaalatoa set to add starch to Wallabies pack for Boks

Prop Allan Alaalatoa says he's fully recovered from a calf injury and ready to face South Africa in Pretoria, adding valuable experience to the Wallabies pack.

AAP

Jones urges Wallabies to create history in South Africa

The Wallabies have flown out to South Africa for their first Test and game of the year under master coach Eddie Jones, with history at stake in Pretoria.

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Gordon ready if Wallabies debut comes in Pretoria

Playmaker Carter Gordon isn't shying away from the prospect of making his debut when the Wallabies travel to South Africa to start the Rugby Championship.

The Conversation

Cholera: vaccines can stop the spread, but the biggest deterrent is clean water

South Africa has experienced outbreaks of cholera since January. The worst was in May in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, where nearly 30 people died. Cholera is a bacterial disease which spreads via the faecal-oral route mostly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. It causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, and…

France 24

South African ties to Russia shadow Ukraine peace mission

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a delegation of African leaders on a peace mission to Ukraine and Russia this week amid attempts to assuage Western concerns that South Africa is siding with Russia in the conflict despite its proclaimed neutrality – which has Ramaphosa doing a round of…

Al Jazeera

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war

South Africa’s stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its Moscow ties. Why is that so?

The Independent UK

Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and a further 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe

At least 17 people have died in a cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal township outside South Africa's capital of Pretoria

AFP

Cholera-hit S.African town blames govt for deadly outbreak

Hammanskraal (South Africa) (AFP) - A grieving family gathers in their yard in a town near Pretoria, the epicentre of a deadly cholera outbreak, mourning the death of a relative, one of 17 people killed by the disease in just days.

Radio France Internationale

African nations launch peace initiative to end war in Ukraine

Six African leaders plan to travel to Russia and Ukraine "as soon as is possible" to help find a resolution to the war, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

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