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1st Test: Athanaze heroics guide West Indies to South Africa draw

Alick Athanaze narrowly missed his first Test century but played a pivotal role in helping the West Indies secure a draw against South Africa in a rain-interrupted first Test at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday.

The Times of India

Impatient tourist bumps lion with vehicle; footage sparks outrage

The motorist appears to be nudging the startled lion to clear a prime observation spot in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Springboks smash Wallabies to open Rugby Championship

South Africa have inflicted the first defeat on the Wallabies under the coaching tenure of Joe Schmidt, thrashing the Australians in Brisbane

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Springboks deal Wallabies a brutal reality check with crushing first Test win

South Africa beat Australia 33-7 in the rugby international at Suncorp Stadium as the world champions run in five tries to one

The Guardian - AU

Australia 7-33 South Africa: men’s rugby union international – as it happened

The Springboks demolished the Wallabies in Brisbane to end Joe Schmidt’s unbeaten start

The Guardian - AU

Why Tyla’s racial identity has rallied South Africans behind Coloured communities

Many young people are exploring what it means to embrace a label entrenched by apartheid that has evolved into a unique culture

The Guardian - UK

Australia v South Africa LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as dominant Springboks rout Wallabies

Australia 7-33 South Africa: The world champions showed their superiority at Suncorp Stadium to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win

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1st Test: Keshav Maharaj puts South Africa on top against West Indies

Keshav Maharaj’s disciplined spin bowling proved pivotal as South Africa tightened their grip on the first Test against the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval. Maharaj's persistent line and length earned him three crucial wickets, leaving the hosts at 145/4 at the close of a rain-affected third day on Friday,…

The Times of India

U.S. Disqualified From Men's 4X100 Relay After Botched Handoff

U.S. men's 4x100 relay team disqualified after handoff error, finishing 7th. Canada, South Africa, and Great Britain claimed gold, silver, and bronze.

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Millions of Olympics fans turn out to paint Paris in their national colours

More than 10 million Olympics fans have flocked to France from every corner of the globe. RFI dove into the festive frenzy – catching up with revelers from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, India and of course the vibrant host nation itself.

Radio France Internationale

Is Australia v South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship fixture

The Rugby Championship begins with a battle between the old Southern Hemisphere rivals in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

The world has grown cynical about the integrity of major international sports, and not without reason. From the Olympics bribery scandal of the 1990s – which implicated the hosts of Nagano 1998, Sydney 2000 and Salt Lake City 2002 – we have seen additional corruption scandals in major global sporting…

The Conversation

South African artist Gavin Jantjes on his major retrospective

RFI's Spotlight on Africa met with artist Gavin Jantjes to chat about his To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023. The exhibition traces his journey as "a creative agent of change" from South Africa to Europe, celebrating his multifaceted roles as painter, printmaker, writer, curator and activist.

Radio France Internationale

The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports

It’s been 15 years since a teenage runner from South Africa was publicly scrutinized over her sex at a major sports event

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South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be

South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers and former ministers have been tainted by claims of favouritism, corruption and elitist practices when it comes to funds.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign

AAP

Wallabies dismiss trash talk ahead of Springboks Test

The Wallabies are paying no attention to trash talk from South Africa as they brace for a torrid Rugby Championship clash with the world champion Springboks.

The Guardian - UK

Miss South Africa contestant withdraws after mother is accused of identity theft

National government is investigating Chidimma Adetshina, who had faced a public furore over her citizenship

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The Guardian - AU

Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa

Australia have made a promising start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two rugby Tests against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Teenage French rugby international still missing after being swept away at sea on tour

Medhi Narjissi was touring South Africa with France under-18s when he was ‘swept away by a wave’ while swimming with other players in a recovery session

The Conversation

Sexual abuse and bad pay: women’s struggles in South African live music exposed

Women working in live music as performers and in other onstage and behind-the-scenes roles in South Africa experience exclusion from decision-making, unequal pay, pressure to fit stereotyped roles, constant micro-aggressions, and real danger of gender-based violence. This is according to new industry research commissioned by the Southern African Music Rights…

Radio France Internationale

Turkey joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Turkey has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel is accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, contravening the UN Genocide Convention.

Al Jazeera

Turkey submits ICJ bid to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ankara says the ‘conscience of humanity and international law will hold Israeli officials accountable’ for atrocities.

The Conversation

Seasickness: we built a digital monitoring system on a South African research ship to help manage it

I’ve always been intrigued by the ocean, drawn to its mystery and sheer immensity. So I was excited when, in 2019, I identified a topic for my postgraduate studies that gave me a chance to work aboard South Africa’s polar supply and research vessel, the SA Agulhas II.

The Independent UK

Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel

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