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South African farmer accused of killing two women and feeding them to pigs

Farm owner and two employees allegedly shot dead Locadia Ndlovu and Maria Makgatho after they trespassed

The Guardian - UK

Steve Biko’s murder exposed deep racism in how medicine was taught and practised in South Africa

In 1966, Steve Biko began studying medicine at the University of Natal in South Africa, the same year that the general assembly of the United Nations declared apartheid a crime against humanity. As a young man, and a leading thinker, philosopher and activist, Biko made an indelible mark on the…

The Conversation

South African farmers accused of killing women and feeding them to pigs in case that shocked the country

A man with the two women was injured and crawled to a nearby road to scream for help

The Independent UK

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Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis

Millions of people use minibus taxis to get around South Africa every day. These “pillars of public transport” (which are privately owned and run rather than operated by the state) account for 66.5% of all public transport on the country’s roads.

The Conversation

Pluto mission: South African astronomers join forces with NASA to learn more about the dwarf planet

When the International Astronomical Union announced in 2006 that Pluto was being demoted from its status as the Sun’s ninth planet, many astronomers and non-experts alike were shocked.

The Conversation

Siya Kolisi returns to South Africa to rejoin Sharks after Racing 92 contract cut short

The Springboks skipper spent just a single season in Paris

The Independent UK

James Matthews: the rebel writer who was South Africa’s voice of resistance

World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South Africa’s repressive and racist system of apartheid, which resulted in him being relentlessly harassed, detained by police and his work banned.

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South Africa win Freedom Cup after tense victory over New Zealand

South Africa 18-12 New Zealand: Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx score the only tries as the Springbok’s won the game in Cape Town

The Independent UK

Beauty queen row exposes xenophobia towards immigrants in South Africa

Saga over contestant’s nationality reflects hatred of other Africans fuelled by poverty among black population

The Guardian - UK

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Rugby Championship as Springboks win Freedom Cup

South Africa 18-12 New Zealand: Sifa Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored to secure the win for the Springboks

The Independent UK

Why are Cape fur seals in South Africa infected with rabies?

It’s the world’s first significant rabies infection in marine mammals. And it has scientists – and beachgoers – worried.

Al Jazeera

Married BA pilot is suspended after ‘drunken assaults on female crew’ in South Africa

The airline confirmed a member of flight crew has been suspended pending further investigation

Evening Standard

South Africa vs New Zealand live stream 2024: How to watch the Rugby Championship match online, Springboks make seven changes

South Africa vs New Zealand live streams for round four of The Rugby Championship 2024. Here's how to watch South Africa vs New Zealand online, wherever you are and for free.

Tom’s Guide

South Africa's justice minister denies corruption allegations against her in a mutual bank scandal

South Africa’s justice minister has denied corruption allegations against her related to a mutual bank scandal in which thousands of retirees lost their life savings

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South Africa Justice Minister Denies Corruption Allegations

South Africa's justice minister refutes corruption claims in VBS Mutual Bank scandal. Investigations continue.

The Independent UK

Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Springboks look set to secure the Rugby Championship as the two fierce foes renew their rivalry in Cape Town this weekend, but it may be off the pitch where the more significant battles are about to be fought

The Conversation

South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results

For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, for example, health and education, for each member of the population has fallen since 2019, from…

The Conversation

Steve Biko, the South African struggle hero who was prepared to sacrifice his life for black liberation

What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and Proud, focuses on Steve Biko’s attitude to martyrdom and…

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Meteorite strike in South Africa: scientists offer clues about what it is and where it came from

On a Sunday morning in late August 2024 a nine-year-old girl named Eli-zé du Toit was sitting on her grandparents’ porch near a small town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, when she heard a long rumble, then heard a rustling in a nearby fig tree. As she watched, a…

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Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold

The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

South African heritage tourism could uplift rural communities, with a little help: the case of Sekhukhune

Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you.

The Independent UK

Strictly star Johannes Radebe’s amazing life story is coming to the big screen

Another production company has now signed up to work on the exciting project

The Independent UK

Your houseplants could be fuelling organised crime

Traffic researchers found that many plants poached from the wild in South Africa end up for sale online around the world

AAP

Wallabies reject uncontested scrum claims against Boks

Prop Allan Alaalatoa has denied the Wallabies purposely avoided scrumming against South Africa, with the Australians seeing the set piece as a major strength.

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Former PRASA Official Sentenced To 15 Years For Fraud

Former PRASA official sentenced to 15 years for fraud and forgery involving fake qualifications and corrupt practices in South Africa.

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