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Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope

By 2050, one in every three young people on earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa’s young people will be key players in the direction of future global consumption, culture and even stability.

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South Africa’s coal workers face an uncertain future – Mpumalanga study flags they’re being left out of the green transition

South Africa is on the path to decarbonisation – doing away with burning coal and other fossil fuels and moving towards renewable, clean energy, such as solar and wind power. However, the coal industry employs 91,000 people. If these workers lost their jobs and were not transferred to new jobs…

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Huw Jones urges Scotland team-mates to produce strong season in Lions tour bid

The Scots had eight players involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa.

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Tiny Clam Species Found Crawling Among Sea Urchin Spines Off South Africa‌ ‌

Discovery sheds light on elusive marine mollusks, unveiling symbiotic relationships and biodiversity in the depths of False Bay.‌ ‌

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British Army veteran Jaco van Gass hopes to deliver more Paralympic success

The former soldier cheered on his native South Africa against England during last year’s Rugby World Cup in France.

The Independent UK

WI vs SA, 3rd T20I Highlights: West Indies sweep T20 series 3-0 with commanding eight-wicket victory over South Africa

The West Indies triumphed with an eight-wicket victory over South Africa on Tuesday, sealing a 3-0 T20 International series sweep in a rain-affected match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.

The Times of India

Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The state-owned utility, Eskom, came to be regarded as the single largest risk to South Africa’s economy. At the end of March 2020 Eskom’s debt stood at R488 billion (US$27.4 billion).

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Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people

The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South…

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Springboks given huge boost as Eben Etzebeth passed fit for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had initially been left out of South Africa’s squad for the encounter with New Zealand at Ellis Park

The Independent UK

Eben Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks reveal team for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had started South Africa’s previous 22 games against New Zealand but is sidelined for the Rugby Championship match

The Independent UK

Women's T20 World Cup: India to face West Indies, South Africa in warm-up matches

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council revealed on Tuesday that India's two Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches will be against the West Indies and South Africa in Dubai. On September 29, India will play the West Indies, while on October 1, Harmanpreet Kaur and company will play South Africa.

The Times of India

China calls for more support for its Ukraine peace plan created with Brazil

China is calling for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, after a round of diplomacy with Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa to support its plan

The Independent UK

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches schedule announced: India to play West Indies and South Africa

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday that India will face West Indies and South Africa in warm-up matches as part of their preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

The Times of India

Soccer betting is on the rise among young Zimbabweans – our study found it can serve a positive purpose

Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young…

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Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen

South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all…

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South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy

Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension or provident fund when leaving a job. This has left many with no savings at all when they get to retirement age.

The Times of India

WI vs SA, 2nd T20I Highlights: South Africa collapse hands West Indies series win in a thriller

In a stunning turn of events, South Africa suffered a 30-run defeat against West Indies in the second T20 International match on Sunday, despite being in a commanding position. The loss handed the Caribbean side an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

International Business Times

Pilloried South African Beauty Queen Gets Second Chance In Nigeria

She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse.

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Minister seeks legal settlement in case of South Africa’s imperilled penguins

Dion George says avoiding extinction of African penguin is his objective, and settling case aimed at stopping fishing around major colonies will help

Al Jazeera

The shepherd of the sea guiding small boats home to safety in South Africa

In the isolated village of Hondeklip Bay, Patrick Rulph is the lone voice on the radio bringing fishers back to shore.

Evening Standard

Best Cap Classique wines to drink in 2024

Celebrate International Cap Classique Day on September 1st with a bottle of South Africa’s answer to Champagne

The Conversation

Sex sells in these Zimbabwe take-out chicken ads – showing how fragile masculinity is

Around the world, fast food advertising has been called out for sexualising and objectifying women’s bodies. In South Africa in 2019, for example, one fast food chain was castigated by advertising authorities for “the gratuitous use of sexualised women and sexual puns, with no product relevance”. At the same time,…

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South Africa’s scarce water needs careful management – study finds smaller, local systems offer more benefits

South Africa is a water-scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Using water wisely will become more and more important as the population grows and droughts related to climate change increase. A lack of clean, fresh water has a negative impact on people’s health and on the amount of…

The Times of India

Sometimes at the end of the day, you need a little bit of luck: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the significant role that luck plays in determining the outcomes of major cricket matches. Reflecting on India's recent ICC campaigns, Dravid pointed to the team's defeat in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and their subsequent victory…

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Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

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