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South Africa: Intl Mandela Day 2024; Nations pay tribute to SA 1st Black Prez

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on July 18. This year the theme is: “It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity". Must follow this slideshow on Dynamite New:

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Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change

As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce.

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Jacob Zuma Faces Disciplinary Hearing With ANC Party

Former South African President Jacob Zuma faces ANC disciplinary hearing for campaigning against the party, potentially leading to expulsion.

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Why Suryakumar Yadav is being preferred over Hardik Pandya as Team India T20I captain

NEW DELHI: After India secured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy with a thrilling victory over South Africa in Barbados, batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket. The focus now shifts to new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who aims to restructure the coaching…

The Times of India

Rabid seals are attacking people in South Africa

A string of fur seal attacks on surfers and beachgoers in Cape Town has been linked to an outbreak of rabies, with 11 seals testing positive for the virus so far.

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South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances

South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament.

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South Africa’s new unity government must draw on the country’s greatest asset: its constitution

South Africa’s economy is strained, unemployment and crime are extremely high, policing is ineffective and the public service is dysfunctional. Francois Venter was involved in drafting the country’s transitional 1993 and final 1996 constitutions. Since then, he has researched comparative constitutional law and theory. He believes the outcome of the…

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Higher education faces many challenges in South Africa: 3 priorities for the new minister

When South African president Cyril Ramaphosa named Nobuhle Nkabane as the minister of higher education on 3 July 2024, many people I know in the sector had to Google her name. Dr Nkabane had been deputy minister of mineral resources and energy since August 2021.

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South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

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"I was totally blank...": Rohit reveals on end overs of T20 WC final

Indian skipper opened up on his thought process during the final few overs of the thrilling ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa, in which Men in Blue defeated Proteas to end their 11-year wait for a major title. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Africa’s 400 parliamentarians are about to get down to business: 4 essential reads

On 29 May 2024 South Africans went to the polls and delivered a strong message to their political leaders: we’re tired of the “same old same old”.

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Tragic Bushfire In South Africa Claims Six Firefighters

Tragic loss of six firefighters in a bushfire in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, highlights the urgent need for better disaster management.

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Harmanpreet Kaur moves to 12th, Shafali Verma 15th in ICC T20 rankings

NEW DELHI: Indian opener Shafali Verma on Tuesday advanced to the 15th position, while her captain Harmanpreet Kaur moved to the 12th spot, following their impressive performances in the series against South Africa, in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

The Times of India

Rugby union power rankings: Ireland top after epic win over world champions

New Zealand sit third after Scott Robertson’s strong start and England have work to do after a 2-0 defeat

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Gender apartheid: oppression of women should be made a crime against humanity – feminist academic explains why

Crimes against humanity are occurring with impunity around the globe; from Myanmar to Sudan, Ukraine and elsewhere. And yet, unlike international treaties for the crimes of genocide, torture, apartheid and forced disappearances, there isn’t a treaty specific to crimes against humanity.

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Mission to Israel Part II: What I Learned About International Law From Israeli Lawyers

The primary effect, if not purpose, of international law, is to use lawfare to punish Israel, and by extension, the United States.

The Independent UK

6 firefighters have died battling a bushfire in South Africa after storms batter other areas

South Africa's emergency services say six firefighters have died battling a bushfire in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province and another two are in a critical condition

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How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? New study offers an answer

One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University of the Witwatersrand, who first described it. In 1924 Dart could not say…

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The Independent UK

Andy Farrell: Ireland’s first-half display in South Africa ‘as good as it gets’

The Six Nations champions flew out of the blocks on Saturday evening at Kings Park Stadium.

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Ciaran Frawley revels in match-winning contribution as Ireland stun South Africa

Frawley’s late heroics secured a series draw against the back-to-back world champions.

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Watch: Elephant deploys ‘leopard crawl’ to bypass electric fence

Footage from South Africa shows the bull elephant stooping onto its belly and crawling beneath the wire to access a watering hole.

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Ireland snatch remarkable win over South Africa as Ciaran Frawley slots dramatic last-minute drop goal

South Africa 24-25 Ireland: The replacement fly half produced a magical moment to secure a drawn series

The Guardian - UK

South Africa 24-25 Ireland: second men’s rugby union Test – as it happened

Ciaran Frawley scores last-second drop goal to give Ireland a thrilling win against South Africa in Durban

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Result after Ciaran Frawley kick stuns Springboks in brutal battle

South Africa 24-25 Ireland: Ciaran Frawley’s remarkable final-minute drop goal secured a famous win in Durban

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Ireland Seeks Redemption Against South Africa In Decisive Durban Showdown‌

Six Nations champions face off against reigning world champions in thrilling second test, aiming to reclaim top spot in World Rugby Men’s Rankings.‌

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