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South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare.

The Conversation

Brics: African countries face opportunities and risks in alienating China or the US - an expert weighs in

South Africa recently hosted a Brics summit. The event attracted international attention because the group has recently begun to emerge as a possible rival against US dominance of world affairs. The US and China lie at the heart of this debate. They are the two biggest trading partners of most…

The Conversation

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident

New Zealand lock Barrett has been cleared of further sanction having been sent off for a second yellow card after dropping a shoulder on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

The Guardian - UK

Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will have to pay the price: Makhaya Ntini

NEW DELHI: Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field.

The Times of India

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Ireland have won 25 of their last 27 Test matches.

The Independent UK

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Kyle Steyn on Scotland challenge to face South Africa

His touchdown at Murrayfield on Saturday took his own tally to nine from just 13 appearances.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

The Independent UK

Sylvia Mdunyelwa, one of South Africa's great jazz vocalists, kept music traditions alive

If Miriam Makeba is hailed as the South African vocalist of her generation who brilliantly embraced (and actually shaped) global music sounds, and Sathima Bea Benjamin as the experimenter who entranced the modern jazz scene in Europe and the US, then Ncediwe Sylvia Mdunyelwa joins that pantheon of late, great…

The Conversation

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

Gilchrist insists two crushing wins for the Springboks have not caused any heightened trepidation within the dressing room.

The Independent UK

‘Many patients are dying blind’: South Africa’s struggle to save eyesight

In a race to prevent blindness, a small team in the remote Northern Cape do their best to treat thousands of patients waiting in hope that their sight could be restored to them

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia’s absence from bigger BRICS echoes decades of non-aligned policy

Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has said he does not want to ‘rush’ membership of the economic grouping.

Al Jazeera

Townsend hopeful Scotland produce 'something special' at Rugby World Cup

Played four, won three, lost one - and that by a mere three points. Scotland have had a relatively successful Summer Series.

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Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union

India’s offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South.

Radio France Internationale

Meet the man hoping to turn rugby into Africa's favourite sport

Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has high hopes that will change.

The Conversation

TB research shows a good diet can cut infections by nearly 50%

For centuries, we have known that tuberculosis is a social disease. It thrives on poverty and social factors such as malnutrition, poor housing, overcrowding, unsafe work environments and stigma.

The Guardian - UK

Canan Moodie escaped gang violence to become rugby’s rapidly rising star

South Africa’s 20-year-old back grew up next to a drug den but a supportive family and street-honed skills have changed his life

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The Independent UK

Bizarre moment Vladimir Putin addresses conference in ‘altered’ voice

Video of Putin’s opening address was shown at the BRICS Business Forum, where his voice was lowered as if trying to disguise it

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling

Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role

The National (Scotland)

Georgia clash perfect preparation for Scotland ahead of South Africa, insists Skinner

When it comes to preparing for a meeting with South Africa, there are few better ways to do so than by playing against Georgia.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

The Independent UK

South Africa lay down marker ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand

The reigning world champions dominated from the first whistle on a chastening night for World Cup favourites New Zealand.

Evening Standard

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz.

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