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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 · Nov 21, 2023

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 · Nov 15, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

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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 · Aug 24, 2023

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 · Aug 17, 2023

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 · Aug 8, 2023

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 · Jul 10, 2023

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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 · Jul 8, 2023

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.

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 8, 2023

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.

AAP · Jul 8, 2023

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 · Jul 7, 2023

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 · Jul 6, 2023

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 · Jul 3, 2023

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.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

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AAP · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 15, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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?

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The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

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

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2023

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.

Reuters · May 14, 2023

US unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute -Bloomberg News

(This May 14 story has been refiled to clarify comments were made at a press briefing, not in a statement, in paragraph 5)

Reuters · May 11, 2023

US envoy says Russian ship picked up arms in South Africa

The United States envoy to South Africa said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa, in a possible breach of Pretoria's declared neutrality in the Ukraine conflict.

AVNetwork · May 10, 2023

How a Plus Audio System Powers "The Cube" at a Pretoria Church

3Ci calls on Stage Audio Works to equip ‘the Cube’ as part of second phase.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

Ugandan LGBTQ activist rallies support for compatriots after anti-gay bill

DeLovie Kwagala (Papa De), a queer Ugandan photographer and activist, was living in South Africa when the news came that Uganda's parliament had passed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ bills.

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

How Oscar Pistorius went from Olympic and Paralympic icon to world's most famous murderer

Oscar Pistorius, who has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, once inspired millions but is now behind bars

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