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Netball World Cup: challengers close gap on Australia and New Zealand

Hosts South Africa, along with England and Jamaica, pose a big threat to the traditional Antipodean heavyweights

The Guardian - UK

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The Conversation

Africa at the Netball World Cup: four teams are set to inspire the continent

The Netball World Cup was first held in 1963. It’s the largest women’s sporting event on the planet – and for the first time it’s being hosted in Africa. Four African teams have made the final 16 of the 2023 tournament, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from…

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Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Not right away. But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators.

Al Jazeera

Silver Ferns search for the elusive repeat

The 2023 Netball World Cup kicks off in Cape Town tomorrow, with the Silver Ferns taking on Trinidad and Tobago. Merryn Anderson checks out their route to the final.

Newsroom.co.nz

Eskom and South Africa's energy crisis: De Ruyter book strikes a chord but falls flat on economic fixes

The former chief executive of South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has written a scathing critique of the ruling party’s practices that have seriously damaged the country’s economy.

The Conversation

Essop Pahad: a diligent communist driven by an optimistic vision of a non-racial South Africa

The death of South African freedom struggle stalwart Essop Pahad (84) on 6 July 2023 prompted tributes from his former comrades. There were also less respectful obituaries referring to him as Thabo Mbeki’s “consiglieri”, because of his role as the former president’s “right-hand man”.

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England must spoil Australia’s party to win the Ashes argument

You may recall that the last Test match at the Oval came in rather subdued circumstances, the final game of last summer’s South Africa series paused for a day following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and then resumed with a poignant and surprisingly stirring first rendition of God Save…

Evening Standard

How to watch South Africa vs Argentina: live stream Rugby Championship online from anywhere

Here's how to watch a South Africa vs Argentina live stream from anywhere, with the Springboks looking to put on a big performance in the final round of the Rugby Championship.

TechRadar

How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: live stream 2023 Bledisloe Cup Game 1 rugby from anywhere

The MCG crowd could turn on Eddie Jones after a chastening start to his second spell in charge – here's how to watch an Australia vs New Zealand live stream from anywhere.

TechRadar

Netball World Cup: an untold black sport history of South Africa

Netball had become established in South Africa by 1917, much later than other sports that originated in the 1800s. South Africa, however, had a visible presence in the early years of codifying netball for international competition.

The Conversation

How to watch Netball World Cup 2023: live stream for free online anywhere

How to watch a 2023 Netball World Cup live stream from anywhere, with both the Silver Ferns and the Sunshine Girls looking ready to challenge the Diamonds' dominance.

TechRadar

Study discovers new isopod species in Florida Keys

A new species of marine cryptofauna has been found in the Florida Keys by an international team of researchers Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Water Research Group from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University in South Africa. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

West Indies vs India second Test | Rain ruins India's plans as visitors settle for 1-0 series win

India, eyeing a 2-0 series whitewash, called the shots in Port of Spain. But torrential rain robbed them of an opportunity to win the Test and gain 24 points in the WTC. The match ended in a draw, with India earning 4 points and 66% points. They will now face…

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Daniel Duggan: flight school where former US marine taught says syllabus ‘totally unclassified’

South African academy defends material as Australian citizen fights extradition to US over allegations he trained Chinese fighter pilots

Inverse

Two Newly-Discovered Saber-Toothed Cat Species Shed Light on the Ancient Past

Paleontologists discovered the fossils of four extinct saber-toothed cats, including two new species, that roamed South Africa five million years ago.

The Independent UK

When do England women play next? World Cup fixtures and route to the final

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK

8 police officers assigned to protect South Africa's deputy president arrested over highway attack

Eight police officers assigned to a security team protecting South Africa’s deputy president have been arrested and are expected to appear in court on Monday after they were caught on video kicking and stomping on two men on a Johannesburg highway this month

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Radio collars of 6 cheetahs at Kuno National Park removed for health examination: forest officials

Six cheetahs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh had collars removed for health exam; five adults, three cubs died since March. Experts from Namibia, South Africa aiding KNP vets. SC asked Centre to explore possibility of shifting animals to different sanctuaries.

The Hindu

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 | Ilestedt goal gives Sweden late win over South Africa; Netherlands edges Portugal

A round-up of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 matches, results, and more so far as on July 24, 2023.

The Hindu

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

The Independent UK

Jamaica stun France for first-ever Women’s World Cup point

The Reggae Girlz grabbed a deserved 0-0 draw while Netherlands beat Portugal and Sweden edged past South Africa in the day’s other games

Radio France Internationale

India’s reintroduction of African cheetahs faces setback after string of deaths

The death of a number of cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa that had been introduced into an Indian nature reserve last year is a major setback for India, which hopes to fill its forests with the rare cats after the loss of its own native species seven decades ago.

Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup: Frustrated France held by Jamaica after wins for the Netherlands and Sweden

France also take on Jamaica in Group F as the action continues on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Putin has become a global bogeyman. Russians must exorcise this ghoul

Accursed, ostracised but heedless of the misery he causes, this accused war criminal is dragging his people into a moral abyss

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