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Fences: August Wilson's play powerfully affirms the value and struggles of black life

Fences, a creative examination of a black family’s experience, is one of the most frequently performed plays in the US. It was first developed in 1983 by celebrated African American dramatist August Wilson, becoming a successful Broadway production in 1987.

The Conversation

Australia coach Shelley Nitschke welcomes arrival of Women's Premier League

While the WPL auction was a distraction during the T20 World Cup in South Africa, Australia coach Shelley Nitschke describes the new tournament as an important step in the growth of women's cricket.

ABC News

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from South Africa

India has welcomed 12 cheetahs from South Africa that will join eight others it received from Namibia last year as part of an ambitious drive to reintroduce the big cats in the country after 70 years

The Independent UK

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IAF plane carrying 12 cheetahs from South Africa arrives in Gwalior

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa arrive at Kuno National Park

The Times of India

IAF plane carrying 12 cheetahs from South Africa arrives at Kuno National Park in MP

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa arrives at Kuno National Park.

The Times of India

IAF plane carrying 12 cheetahs from South Africa arrives in Kuno National Park in MP

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa arrives at Kuno National Park

The Times of India

Temba Bavuma named Test captain in shake-up of South African cricket

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma on Friday became the first black African to lead the South African Test team.

The Times of India

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Maya Jama responds to concerned ITV Love Island fans after questioning her latest villa appearance

The host of the hit ITV2 dating show looked sensational as she made her way into the South African villa

Manchester Evening News

Russia to test missile in drills with China and South Africa

Russia, China and South Africa are set to begin naval drills off South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast in a demonstration of the countries’ close ties amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Home power backup systems -- electrical engineers answer your questions

South Africa’s electricity utility Eskom has made it clear that “loadshedding” – rolling scheduled power cuts – isn’t going to end any time soon. This reality, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during his annual state of the nation speech on 9 February 2023 that tax incentives for solar power use…

The Conversation

Ukraine war exposes splits between Global North and South

Over the past year, most Global South countries adopted a position of studied neutrality on the war in Ukraine. Their self-interest over the principles of international law and stability ended up serving Russian interests and regional tyrants, but not their citizens, who comprise most of the world’s population.

France 24

South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm

By Carien du Plessis

Reuters

Have we solved the floaty-bag problem?

The United States has been having "a bit of a floaty-bag problem over its airspace", as South Africa's Daily Maverick news site put it.

Bangkok Post

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to virtually qualify for semis

NEW DELHI: A clinical bowling display followed by an outstanding batting show powered Australia to a crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup in Gqeberha, South Africa on Thursday.

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Four ways that fossils are part of everyday life

South Africa boasts some of the best fossil records on Earth. Fossils are found in strata and rocks in many parts of the country. Some are billions of years old.

The Conversation

Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics - there's an increased risk of infections

South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country’s biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply.…

The Conversation

Leo Frobenius made African rock art famous, but is tainted by racism and a lack of understanding

Leo Frobenius was a largely self-taught German ethnologist (someone who studies societies and cultures) who undertook numerous expeditions. One of them, from 1928 to 1930, was to southern Africa, where he recorded the rock art of the San people (indigenous hunter-gatherers and their descendants).

Daily Mirror

Alastair Cook makes Harry Brook prediction after England star's "fantastic start"

Harry Brook averages a whopping 81.28 in Test match cricket, having smashed three hundreds and two fifties in seven innings against South Africa, Pakistan and New Zealand

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Why young people in every sphere – not just business and politics – should learn to lead

Leadership is most commonly held to be the ability to motivate others to achieve set goals. For some, this means being heroic and special. The world stood still when Nelson Mandela died. His achievements alone – the freedom fighter turned political prisoner, the first black president of South Africa, the…

Zenger

Disaster Declaration Issued As Deadly Flooding Continues In South Africa

Intense rains in South Africa have caused severe flooding that has killed people and destroyed local infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

‘Pictures like this meant I couldn’t return to South Africa until apartheid was abolished’: Steve Bloom’s best shot

‘The man was tenderly caring for his sick partner, and a smartly dressed woman walked past them, totally oblivious’

The Conversation

Hunger in South Africa: study shows one in five are at risk

Everyone is vulnerable in some way, whether it’s to natural disasters, chronic diseases or hunger. But some are more at risk than others because of what they are exposed to socially, economically and environmentally. This phenomenon is known as social vulnerability. It refers to the attributes of society that make…

Daily Mirror

Jockey suspended amid allegations he threatened to 'f*** up' rival after racecourse fights

Jockey David Jacobson levelled the claim against leading South African rider Muzi Yeni after they were involved in two fights at Greyville racecourse

The Times of India

Bengal bowling unit one of the best in recent domestic cricket: WV Raman

KOLKATA: WV Raman might be in South Africa (doing commentary for women’s T20 World Cup), but his heart is at the Eden Gardens. The Bengal batting consultant on Tuesday spoke to TOI from the breakfast table at his Cape Town hotel on the season and the upcoming Ranji Trophy final.

The Times of India

Women's T20 World Cup: Brown, Wareham star in Australia's win over Bangladesh

GQEBERHA (South Africa): Pacer Darcie Brown and leg-spinner Georgia Wareham made it tough for Bangladesh to throw a challenge at Australia, who registered their second win of the Women's T20 World Cup at the St. George's Park on Tuesday.

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