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South Africa Appoints First Female Chief Justice

Mandisa Maya appointed as South Africa's first female chief justice, marking a historic milestone in the country's judiciary.

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South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time

South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice

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Paris Olympics: Men's Mountain Bike Cross Country – Preview

Tom Pidcock and Nino Schurter battle at Elancourt Hill for a second gold medal while Amos, Hatherly, Koretzky challenge

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South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

In South Africa, little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14. Existing studies have primarily targeted older adolescents and those living with HIV.

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World's loneliest tree species can't reproduce without a mate. So AI is looking for one hidden in the forests of South Africa.

A single specimen of an ancient tree species was found in 1895. Now scientists are using AI to find it a mate.

LiveScience

South Africa has a new top diplomat. What does that mean for Palestine?

Foreign minister Ronald Lamola takes over at critical time amid ICJ case against Israel and ongoing regional conflicts.

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Side strain rules out South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee for Test series in West Indies

South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee will miss the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies scheduled for next month due to a left side strain. The injury occurred while he was participating in Twenty20 cricket matches in the United States, according to Cricket South Africa's announcement on Thursday.

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Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho’s Mafadi summit but it vanished about 150 years ago

Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its Eastern Lesotho Highlands are often referred to as the region’s “water tower” because they receive some of the highest rainfall amounts in southern Africa, providing water to South Africa and electricity to Lesotho through the…

The Conversation

Here’s The Olympic Games Paris 2024 Schedule For Australians If You’re Keen To Watch Overnight

The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off this week! Here’s the Olympic schedule in Australian time (AEST) so you don’t miss out on the games.

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Poor South African households can’t afford nutritious food – what can be done

Food insecurity is a feature of life for millions of South Africans. Food insecurity refers to a lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for average growth and development and an active and healthy life. This may be due to unavailability of food or a lack of…

The Conversation

Severely injured giraffe with 'very twisted' zigzag neck spotted in South Africa

New photos show a young giraffe with an extremely deformed neck in Kruger National Park. The animal may have survived a broken neck or could have a severe case of an illness that also affects humans.

LiveScience

PhDs are important for South Africa’s growth: more support for doctoral candidates who work full-time is key

South Africa’s government and higher education sector have invested a lot of time and money over the past two decades to enhance the country’s research output and cultivate the next generation of researchers.

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Bryan Habana expects ‘box office’ Antoine Dupont to light up sevens at Olympics

The Les Bleus captain skipped the 2024 Six Nations to focus on the shortened version of the sport.

The Independent UK

'I saw him hug the T20 World Cup and cry': Ashwin shares the moment that left him touched

Former India coach Rahul Dravid's tenure as India's head coach concluded on a high note as he hoisted the T20 World Cup trophy following a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on June 29.

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Rugby Championship 2024 schedule: Fixtures for South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina

The world champion Springboks battle the All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas in another gripping series of matches

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Can Palestinians expect changes after ICJ ruling on Israel’s occupation?

The ICJ’s ruling that the occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful is a sign of increasing Israeli isolation.

The Conversation

South Africa is trying to put a stop to the abuse of its intelligence agencies - what still needs fixing

South Africa’s security laws are open to abuse by rogue intelligence operatives and politicians. These laws are meant to govern the conduct of covert activities by intelligence agencies and oversight mechanisms. But weaknesses have been exploited to spy on citizens and for political ends.

The Times of India

Scotland pacer breaks all-time ODI bowling record on debut with...

NEW DELHI: Scotland quick Charlie Cassell on Monday broke South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada’s nine-year-old record for best bowling figures on debut in an one-day international.

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Invasive wasps threaten South African ecosystems: what the public can do to help stop the spread

The sight of a swarm of wasps, or even just a single wasp, strikes fear into many people’s hearts. Most wasp species aren’t dangerous to humans (unless you’re allergic), but their stings are painful.

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Weerhoud at The Hepworth Wakefield: the spirit of dance animates Igshaan Adams’s reflection on South Africa’s history

To understand the history of South Africa, you must understand how the the laws of apartheid forced South Africans to live in assigned racial spaces. To comprehend present day South Africa, you must understand that even 30 years since my country’s first national democratic election, these racist and fascist laws…

Golf Monthly

Thriston Lawrence Earns Masters Debut And Biggest Career Payday After Life-Changing Open Performance

The South African has been rewarded for his fine display at Royal Troon

The Times of India

Coach Amol Muzumdar has such a positive impact on the players: Sneh Rana

NEW DELHI: India's women's cricket team has seen a surge in success in Test matches since head coach Amol Muzumdar took charge in October 2023, winning consecutive games against England, Australia, and South Africa. Sneh Rana, an off-spin all-rounder, credits Muzumdar's positive influence and strategic insights for the team's achievements,…

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Who were the first Africans at the Olympics? The disturbing story of two 1904 marathon runners

Who were the first Africans to compete in the modern Olympic Games? The answer to that question reveals the surprising story of a 1904 marathon – and exposes the history of racism and white supremacy that characterised the Olympics in its early days.

Al Jazeera

Four arrested in multimillion-dollar meth lab bust in South Africa

More than $100m worth of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs were seized in raid, police say.

Golf Monthly

Thriston Lawrence Facts: 17 Things You Didn't Know About South African Golfer

Get to know the career and life of South African pro golfer Thriston Lawrence a little better

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