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Who was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo? The Namibian leader who chose justice over power

Celebrated Namibian liberation leader Andimba Toivo ya Toivo played an important role in his country’s development. Beyond Namibia, however, he remains unknown to many.

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Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Czechia vs South Africa?

Czechia and South Africa both lost their opening group games

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What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing

Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns are often framed around reports which point to anxiety, burnout and academic pressure. With this comes the call for expanded student counselling and crisis services.

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Czech Republic v South Africa LIVE: Bafana Bafana snatch late equaliser in dull clash

Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa: Teboho Mokoena levelled from the penalty spot late on as the Czechs missed a golden opportunity to move towards the knockout stage

The Independent UK

Czechia 1-1 South Africa: World Cup – as it happened

Michal Sadilek gave Czechia an early lead, but Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a draw; both sides must now win their final group match to progress

The Guardian - UK

Who is the referee for Czechia vs South Africa?

Who's in the middle for crucial second World Cup 2026 game in Group A?

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Czechia vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Second round of group games begin in Atlanta

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How to Watch Czechia vs. South Africa on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Czechia and South Africa finds themselves in an awkward predicament after opening day losses.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Mexico v South Korea, TV channels & live stream Thursday 18 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 18 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

Bongeziwe Mabandla faced addiction, illness and ‘backstabbers’. How has the South African singer stayed so upbeat?

An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his life

The Guardian - UK

World Cup today: Co-hosts Mexico look to book place in knockout rounds

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The Independent UK

Where to watch every World Cup match today and what channel are the games on?

The second round of World Cup group stage fixtures get underway today.

Evening Standard

From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start

The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factor

The Guardian - UK

Mexico vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico or South Korea can book their place in the last 32 with victory.

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Czechia vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Czechia and South Africa are aiming to avenge opening match defeats in Group A.

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How to watch Mexico vs South Korea: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as co-hosts continue FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign

Here's how to watch Mexico vs South Korea for free online and from anywhere in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (18 June): India time, live streaming details, other details

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage continues with four key matches on June 18, featuring England vs. Croatia, Ghana vs. Panama, Uzbekistan vs. Colombia, and Czechia vs. South Africa. Crucial points are at stake as teams vie for early group control and to revive their campaigns.

The Independent UK

Migrants clash with police at a deportation site in South Africa where thousands have gathered

Police have fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades against migrants protesting near a community hall in South Africa where thousands are being processed for deportation

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The Independent UK

England set to rest captain Maro Itoje for Nations Championship: ‘The right thing to do’

Itoje will have a summer off barring injury striking England’s second row stocks

The Independent UK

Summer break could be ‘right thing to do’ for Maro Itoje

England head coach Steve Borthwick feels the captain may benefit from missing next month’s Tests.

The Conversation

Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods, heatwaves, drought and growing water scarcity.

The Conversation

Money, food and survival: what drives paid sex among young mums in 3 African countries

Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria and 25% in Uganda. The behaviour has been linked…

The Independent UK

Benhard Janse van Rensburg set for England debut in France

The South African-born player is expected to play a role in Friday’s uncapped match in Vannes.

The Economic Times

Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years ago

Burnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating back as far as 1.8 million years, the remains suggest early humans may have learned to control fire hundreds of thousands of years earlier than previously believed, potentially reshaping…

The Guardian - UK

AO boss blames Labour as it shifts UK call centre roles abroad

About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as the retailer reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholders

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