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One of the oldest golf tournaments in the world comes from Durban Country Club

Golf Monthly · Feb 24, 2025

South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy

Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th century for a range of commercial, subsistence and ornamental uses. Today, every area of the country has been invaded by a variety of these plants. The most species are found in the Western Cape, Eastern…

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

South Africa faces HIV crisis as Trump’s aid freeze halts treatment and research

South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country, and US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze has hit patients hard – as well as researchers, who were close to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the disease.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025

See heartbreaking photos of 'bumpy' giraffe in South Africa with viral disease rarely seen in these tall animals

At Kruger National park, a wildlife photographer spotted a giraffe covered in hundreds of skin lesions that may be caused by a rare bovine papillomavirus.

LiveScience · Feb 23, 2025

Jacques Kruyswijk Wins Magical Kenya Open To Clinch First DP World Tour Title

South Africa's Jacques Kruyswijk won the Magical Kenya Open title at Muthaiga Golf Club by two strokes for his first DP World Tour title

Golf Monthly · Feb 23, 2025

‘Trump and Musk are gaslighting’: anti-apartheid artist on how US president and his billionaire ally are attacking South Africa

Ahead of a career retrospective, Sue Williamson tells how the US pair are dragging her country ‘through the mud’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

'Was nervous': Ryan Rickelton after match-winning maiden century against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Following his match-winning performance against Afghanistan at the National Stadium on Friday in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton shared his thoughts after achieving his first century in ODI cricket.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025

Champions Trophy Digest: South Africa dominate; Australia and England set for high-stakes clash

NEW DELHI: South Africa made a strong statement in their opening ICC Champions Trophy match, securing a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025

Five U.S. Cities Among The 50 Most Dangerous In The World, New Report Shows

Memphis, Baltimore, New Orleans, Detroit and Cleveland feature in the ranking released by Mexico's Citizens Council for Public Safety and Justice

Latin Times · Feb 21, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025