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Why musicians die in poverty – South African study reveals battle to make ends meet

Benefits and appeals were recently launched to support the medical costs of veteran South African guitarist Madala Kunene. It’s not the first time such initiatives have been necessary, nor the first time that media and politicians have expressed astonishment that a renowned musician “died in poverty”.

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BDS founder hails campus protests for taking Israeli divestment mainstream

Omar Barghouti, who attended Columbia University in the 80s, says student solidarity with Palestine in US and elsewhere has educated the world

The Guardian - US

UK galleries rushed to diversify art after Black Lives Matter, artist says

South Africa-born painter Gavin Jantjes says institutions tried to buy work they ignored decades earlier

The Guardian - UK

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South Africa thump dismal Sri Lanka to start T20 World Cup with a bang

The Proteas skittled Sri Lanka for just 77 and cruised to

The Independent UK

Palestinian Officials Seek To Join Genocide Case Against Israel

Palestinian officials seek to join South Africa's case against Israel for genocide in Gaza. Ongoing conflict in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis. ICJ orde...

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It's a tough wicket from a batting perspective: Proteas skipper Aiden Markram after defeating Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup's opening match between South Africa and Sri Lanka took place at the Nassau Stadium in New York, where the pitch conditions were far from ideal. Both team captains expressed their dissatisfaction with the surface.

The Times of India

South Africa scrape a win as big-time cricket premieres in New York

South Africa began their T20 World Cup with a victory at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, taking 16.4 overs to chase Sri Lanka’s modest 77

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T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje shines as South Africa cruise to commanding win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Anrich Nortje dismantled Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7 as South Africa leveraged the available bounce to secure a six-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup opener on Monday.

The Times of India

'State of Palestine' applies to join South Africa's case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Palestinian officials have applied on behalf of the “State of Palestine” at the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

The Independent UK

Watch: South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman strikes with his first ever delivery in World Cup cricket

South Africa's Ottneil Baartman struck off the first ball in his World Cup debut when he ran in to bowl for the Proteas in their opening game of ICC's showpiece T20 tournament against Sri Lanka in New York on Monday .

The Times of India

South Africa election: ANC’s lost majority ushers in a new era of coalition politics

From the moment this year’s South African general election was called, through the whole campaign, the main question everyone here was asking was whether the African National Congress (ANC) could extend its 30-year rule.

The Conversation

South Africa’s ANC faces tough decisions after losing majority

Party will have to pick coalition partners and then try to reform itself in response to declining support

The Guardian - UK

South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security

To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the…

The Conversation

South Africa: new Drakensberg nature reserve will protect ancient rock art, wildlife, livelihoods, grasslands and water

South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains have a new 6,500 hectare nature reserve. The new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve is working with communities and will preserve ancient rock art, vital grasslands and water sources for millions of people. It connects a neighbouring world heritage site to another nature reserve, expanding a huge…

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in New York: T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 – as it happened

Sri Lanka were skittled for their lowest T20 score of 77 on a very tough pitch, with South Africa surviving an early scare to win comfortably

Radio France Internationale

Zuma's boycott of election results forces ANC to consider coalition with Malema

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges unity and open dialogue about the upcoming coalition, former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony. Despite finishing third, Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has refused to acknowledge the results. However, the party may still hold significant influence over the country's future.

Evening Standard

South Africa general election results: What was the vote share and will there be a new leader?

The ANC lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, gaining just 159 seats in the 400-seat parliament

Al Jazeera

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.

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The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Snipers deployed in New York stadium ahead of Sri Lanka-South Africa match

NEW DELHI: The security has been significantly enhanced at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the T20 World Cup 2024. The Nassau County Police Department is overseeing a comprehensive operation to ensure the safety of the games held at the Long Island ground from June 3 to…

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa live stream: How to watch T20 World Cup 2024 online

Watch Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 live streams from anywhere in the world — including free options, U.S. and U.K. coverage of every game.

Al Jazeera

Preview: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match

The tournament’s ‘group of death’ opens with a massive clash at New York’s purpose-built Nassau County Stadium.

The Guardian - UK

The ANC’s total supremacy in South Africa is over. Now a healthier future can begin

After years of scandal and poor governance, the people are right to want checks and balances, and new voices, says Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa

International Business Times

South Africa's Ramaphosa Urges Unity After Historic ANC Setback

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest Sunday, after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. But, in a sign of possible turmoil to come, graft-tainted former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony.

France 24

South African elections: What to know ahead of unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa's election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority

The African National Congress has lost the country’s elections for the first time in 30 years.

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