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Sharpeville: new research on 1960 South African massacre shows the number of dead and injured was massively undercounted

On 21 March 1960 at 1.40 in the afternoon, apartheid South Africa’s police opened fire on a peaceful crowd of about 4,000 residents of Sharpeville, who were protesting against carrying identity documents that restricted black people’s movement. The police minimised the number of victims by at least one third, and…

The Conversation

South Africa mine elevator crash leaves 11 dead and 75 hurt

Workers dropped nearly 600 feet after mine lift malfunctioned

Evening Standard

Eleven killed as elevator drops 650 feet at a platinum mine in South Africa

A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped approximately 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75

The Independent UK

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'Disastrous' Gridlock Hits S. Africa's Busiest Port

More than 60,000 containers are stuck at sea waiting to be offloaded at South Africa's biggest port amid gridlock blamed on bad weather and equipment failures that is damaging the poor economy, according to business and political groups.

International Business Times

The Catholic Church In SA Takes On Those Who Exploit South Africa’s Poor

The Church Steps Up Its Moral Obligation Mandate In Advocating For Social Justice For The Oppressed.

Zenger

John Hlatywayo: remembering a great Zimbabwean artist who was woefully neglected by history

John Hlatywayo, who has died at 96, was a great painter, sculptor and mentor. However he is woefully neglected in the art history of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

The Conversation

Aerial artist, finance whiz, World Cup top-scorer: meet Sybrand Engelbrecht

Sybrand Engelbrecht, a former U-19 cricketer, made an unlikely World Cup debut at 35. He showcased excellent temperament and technique, often during rescue acts, and finished as the Netherlands' leading scorer. He admires Jonty Rhodes, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Dale Steyn, A.B. de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli,…

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Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole

A South African corrections board found the athlete had met the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder.

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South African athlete Pistorius granted parole ten years after killing his girlfriend

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was granted parole, prison authorities said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

India 'A' Tour of South Africa: Some seniors might play one of three first-class games

NEW DELHI: Some of the senior team Test specialists might be sent early to South Africa to take part in India 'A' side's three-match 'shadow tour' of the country, which will be a pre-cursor to the all-important two-match Test series, starting on December 26.

The Times of India

FIA Rally Star winners selected for 2024 JWRC

Jose Caparo (Peru), Taylor Gill (Australia), Romet Jurgenson (Estonia) and Max Smart (South Africa) will receive a fully funded JWRC programme in 2024.

Autosport

Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

NEW DELHI: Former South African Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius was on Friday granted parole and will be released from prison on January 5, the Department of Correctional Services said.

The Times of India

‘Jimmy Savile mark II’: why was an alleged child abuser able to move from school to school?

Hundreds of children are thought to have been abused at Edinburgh Academy and other Scottish schools. One name stands out among the accused: 84-year-old Iain Wares, who spent more than 40 years as a teacher. How did he enjoy such a long and untroubled career?

The Guardian - UK

S. Africa's Pistorius In Fresh Parole Bid Decade After Murder

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could be granted early release from prison on Friday, a decade after he killed his girlfriend in a crime that gripped the world.

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France 24

S.Africa's Pistorius granted parole over girlfriend's murder

South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted early release from prison on Friday, a decade after he fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in a crime that gripped the world, prison authorities said.

The Independent UK

South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs

In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV

France 24

South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema and five MPs sanctioned

In tonight's edition: The leader of South Africa's leftist opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters and five other members face suspension without pay after being found guilty of contempt of parliament. In Zimbabwe, dozens of volunteers are working around the clock to try to assess the effects of drought on…

The Conversation

South Africa’s immigration proposals are based on false claims and poor logic – experts

The South African government recently issued a long-awaited policy statement – called a White Paper – outlining proposed changes to the country’s asylum and immigration system. More than 20 years after its first post-apartheid immigration legislation in 1998, immigration remains a pressing concern. Getting this policy right could help with…

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The Hindu

Pat Cummins | The atypical Aussie captain

Australia’s sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title caps off a monumental year for Pat Cummins, launching him into the pantheon of greats. Subscribe to The Hindu to read this profile of Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins

The Conversation

South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources

There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy.

The Times of India

Rahul Dravid not keen on contract extension; VVS Laxman set to be next India head coach

MUMBAI: Team India's heart-breaking six-wicket defeat to Australia in the final of the World Cup on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will now be looked at as the end of an era. It was the last match for India with Rahul Dravid as head coach, TOI has…

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Is the Palladium Plunge A Buying Opportunity?

Palladium prices have plunged to lows that were more than one-third of the 2020 record peak. With Russia as the leading producer, the potential for another rally in the rare precious and industrial metal is high.

The Conversation

Good Jew, Bad Jew: new book explores why the west views brutality against Ukrainians and Palestinians differently

In a recently published book Steven Friedman, who has written extensively on the political and social aspects of apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, explores the racist underpinnings of the west’s responses to Israel’s war in Gaza. This is an extract from the book, Good Jew, Bad Jew.

The Conversation

South African politicians vs judges: new book defends the constitution

In 1994, South Africa became a democracy founded on a supreme constitution. The constitution’s preamble affirms the nation’s quest to

The Times of India

We want to revive South Africa cricket: Graeme Smith

MUMBAI: As the commissioner of the SA20, former South African captain Graeme Smith's mission is clear: He is aiming for the league to be the biggest in the game outside the IPL and he wants to "revive South Africa cricket".

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