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Jerry Coovadia: the South African doctor who led the fight against HIV in children

South African-born Professor Hoosen “Jerry” Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a paediatrician I was privileged to know and work with him over two decades. Prior to that I knew him when we were both health activists in apartheid South Africa.

The Conversation

Fossil snake traces: another world-first find on South Africa's Cape south coast

Snakes are familiar, distinctive – and often feared – reptiles. And they’ve been around for a long time: body fossils found in the UK, Portugal and the US stretch all the way back to the late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago.

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Cricket World Cup table 2023: Final group stage standings and results as India stay perfect

New Zealand have joined hosts India, South Africa and Australia in the semi-finals

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South African flag may be taken down at rugby & cricket World Cups for doping body's non-compliance

The South African flag will not be displayed at the rugby and cricket World Cups later this month if its national anti-doping body does not appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to declare it non-compliant

The Independent UK

Johannesburg has been hit by severe water shortages: new plan to manage the crisis isn't the answer

Johannesburg and its surrounds, at the centre of the industrial heartland of South Africa, have been hit by severe water cuts. Water interruptions have been happening for years, but they have been scaled up dramatically in recent weeks. The deteriorating situation recently forced the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo…

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South African Boxer Ricardo Malajika Triumphs In IBO Junior Bantamweight Title Fight

Malajika outmaneuvers Munoz to claim unanimous victory in an impressive display of boxing brilliance.

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Australian players have a plan for Indian spinners, says Pat Cummins

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confident ahead of World Cup opener against India. Says team has plan in place to tackle spinners. Cummins banking on Warner, Maxwell for success

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George Turner almost became a fourth victim of the curse of the Scotland hookers

First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week.

The National (Scotland)

Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

The Hindu

South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns

South Africa’s overall mining profits slipped by more than $5 billion in the last financial year

The Independent UK

Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study

Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide.

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George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland

Gregor Townsend’s side find themselves in a position whereby they must defeat Ireland with a bonus point in Paris this weekend to progress.

The Independent UK

Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

The South Africa-born prop is enjoying the time of his life in France as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice loosehead.

The Independent UK

New Zealand are under the radar and with Aaron Smith that makes them dangerous

Teams will have to look at how they can slow the All Blacks’ ruck down and put pressure on the 9 and 10 axis

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Final result, schedule, how to watch, venues and odds as Australia win

Pat Cummins' side stun hosts with emphatic final victory

The Times of India

Shanaka, Perera still recovering; Theekshana to join team

Injuries to key players continue to worry Sri Lanka ahead of their opening World Cup game against South Africa on Saturday.

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South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

India at home make them a popular choice to win while South Africa could lead the chasing pack

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History teaching in South Africa could be vastly improved – if language skills were added to the mix

In recent years there’s been growing recognition among education experts that integrating content and language learning is key to promoting comprehensive academic achievement.

The Guardian - UK

Liam Dawson admits ‘big decision’ over T20 money if England Test call comes

The County Championship player of the year would earn more at South Africa’s T20 league than from playing five Tests for England in India

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup | IPL experience could be handy in this World Cup: Van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen believes South Africa's batting line-up is formidable, with IPL experience helping them adjust to different conditions. He feels the team's experience at different venues will be key to success at the World Cup.

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796 Suzuki Jimny Drivers Set Guinness Record For Turning Lights On Simultaneously

The stunt took place at the Jimny Gathering in Clarens, South Africa.

The Hindu

ICC WORLD CUP | Conway, with a good record in the subcontinent, will be crucial for New Zealand’s fortunes

Devon Conway, South Africa-born Kiwi opener, has become an integral part of the New Zealand team. He has a good record in the subcontinent, scoring two ODI tons this year, and has a strategy to succeed on slow-paced pitches. He believes adapting to different surfaces and clear communication will be…

The Independent UK

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider

An unlikely outcome from the Ireland-Scotland showdown involving bonus points and the margin of victory could see South Africa eliminated.

The Independent UK

South Africa culls nearly 2.5M chickens in effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The South African government says nearly 2.5 million chickens have been culled in an effort to contain outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that have threatened to create a shortage of eggs for consumers

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