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The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Top South African coach says Nigel Owens 'appointment would be a masterstroke' for Springboks

Welsh refereeing legend Nigel Owens addresses speculation over links to a job with South Africa's coaching team

Wales Online

Ireland and Scotland on collision course with World Cup showdown on horizon

Ireland and Scotland will feature with South Africa in a devilishly competitive World Cup pool in France but this jeopardy is no bad thing

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Pistorius could be freed from jail 'in WEEKS' after serving half his sentence

The former Paralympian was sentenced to 13 years and five months in jail for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp but at the end of this month, a parole board in South Africa will consider the case and may give him an early release

Daily Mirror

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia crush India by nine wickets, qualify for WTC final

INDORE: The irony was palpable here at the Holkar Stadium on Friday as it was expectedly Australia who booked their berth in the World Test Championship Final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win inside three days.

The Times of India

ITV Love Island viewers point out Olivia's parting comment and work out 'real' reason why Claudia was dumped

Thursday night's episode saw four islanders brutally dumped from the South African villa

Manchester Evening News

Wines that taste good – and do good

Snap up some good deals for Fairtrade Fortnight, and help encourage wineries run by talented people from more diverse backgrounds

The Guardian - UK

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,…

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Tabloid newspapers are seen as sensationalist - but South Africa's Daily Sun flipped that script during COVID-19

Tabloid journalism usually refers to short, easily readable and mostly human-interest news, presented in a highly visual and sensationalist style. “Tabloidisation” has become shorthand for the deterioration of journalistic standards.

The Conversation

Craig Fulton appointed new chief coach of Indian men's hockey team

The Indian men's hockey team's wait for its new Chief Coach ended on Friday as Hockey India appointed South Africa's Craig Fulton in place of the outgoing Graham Reid, following India's disappointing show at the World Cup in January.

The Times of India

1st Test: Kagiso Rabada six-for helps South Africa triumph against West Indies

NEW DELHI: A rampant Kagiso Rabada picked up an impressive six-for in the second innings as hosts South Africa registered a comfortable 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test in Centurion on Thursday.

The Times of India

Roads and power lines put primates in danger: South African data adds to the real picture

About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting ecosystems. This linear infrastructure prevents animals from moving safely around their habitat. It also reduces access to the resources they…

The Conversation

Cape Town residents hold night vigil after German tourist disappears

Residents of Hout Bay community, close to South Africa's tourist capital Cape Town, held a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening as the search continued for a 22-year-old German who went missing during a hike last month.

Reuters

Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal

It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this may soon be a thing of the past if a recently published draft bill to decriminalise sex work is passed. Researchers and activists Marlise Richter and Monique Huysamen set out what’s in the new law, what’s good…

The Conversation

Dance Me to the End of Time: South African film on death is a powerful celebration of life

In her 2021 documentary Dance Me to the End of Time, South African film-maker and educator Melanie Chait has produced a truly great film. Not only for the breadth of themes it broaches – from cancer to green activism, from lesbian love to arts therapy – but also for the…

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The Times of India

Bismah Maroof steps down as Pakistan women's team captain

NEW DELHI: Following a disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in South Africa last month, Bismah Maroof on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan Women skipper.

Autosport

Why Cape Town should be the mould for future Formula E venues

OPINION: It may have taken Formula E longer than planned to arrive in Cape Town, but it was worth the wait as stunning city scenery married with thrilling track action. There was also substance to the style at South Africa’s first world championship single-seater race in nearly 30 years, from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South African Scientists Use Bugs in War against Water Hyacinth Weed

The Hartbeespoort dam in South Africa used to be brimming with people enjoying scenic landscapes and recreational water sports. Now, the visitors are greeted to the sight of boats stuck in a sea of invasive green water hyacinth weed. The spike in Harties - as Hartbeespoort is known - can…

ABC News

The Australian women's cricket team have won everything on offer, so what's left for them to conquer?

Over the past 12 months, the Australian women's cricket team have won the T20 World Cup, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and the 50-over Cricket World Cup. So what's left for these white-ball heroes to conquer? Test cricket.

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China Eases Requirement of Negative Preflight Covid Tests for Some Countries

Travelers from nations including New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia and Cambodia will still have to show a negative rapid antigen test result

The Independent UK

Ugandan, South African leaders urge greater trade in Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called for stronger trade relations among African countries and lamented the high cost of buying products and services outside the continent

The Conversation

God and politics in South Africa: the ruling ANC's winning strategy

Religion shapes some of the most controversial decisions that governments need to make: access to abortion, same-sex marriage, the death penalty and the legal status of sex work. Indeed, it is likely that most voters across the world consider religion to be essential to their lives.

The Conversation

Working women in South Africa proved their resilience during COVID - as a result they've enhanced their well-being

One of the outcomes of the COVID pandemic is that people’s working lives have changed. Working at home and hybrid work have become prevalent, after constantly changing government rules and guidelines.

The Times of India

India among eight direct qualifiers for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

DUBAI: India, by virtue of finishing inside the top-three in their group in the recently concluded Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, are among the eight automatic qualifiers for the 2024 edition of the tournament scheduled in Bangladesh.

Autosport

Vergne’s tactics pay off to land Cape Town Formula E podium

The expected battle between Porsche and DS Penske took place during the first E-Prix in South Africa, with the strategies employed by the leading teams the right ones to deliver silverware.

Axios

New details point to CIA role in Nelson Mandela's 1962 arrest

The report adds to evidence that JFK's administration aided capture of the civil rights leader.

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