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Quote of the day by Christiaan Barnard: 'It is infinitely better to transplant a heart than to...' - inspiring quote by South African cardiac surgeon who performed first-ever human-to-human heart transplant teaches lessons on organ donation and how one life can give another a second chance

Quote of the day by Christiaan Barnard: Christiaan Barnard's quote highlights organ transplantation's life-saving potential. A heart can give another person a second chance at living. This medical advancement offers hope amidst devastating loss. Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant.

The Economic Times

A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout

South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas supplies from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields will begin to fall after 2028 as their production declines. The fields have supplied roughly 90% of…

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Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho

Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort attracts thousands of winter visitors annually. This unique sub-Saharan ski destination offers slopes for all skill levels. Artificial snow machines ensure operations throughout the Southern Hemisphere's winter season. Tourism contributes significantly to Lesotho's economy and provides employment opportunities. Visitors experience local culture and enjoy unique souvenirs…

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Trump admin pushes aid for Afrikaners

Trump's State Department has prioritized aid for white South Africans and anti-communist organizations

Salon

The African ski destination that you’ve probably never heard of

Thousands of people flock to sub-Saharan Africa’s only ski resort every year

The Independent UK

Ranking the Best MLS Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup was a landmark tournament for the talents of Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Gender-based violence survivors need more than justice: four keys to recovery

Gender-based violence in Africa is often treated as a legal, social or policing problem. But these responses don’t fully address the conditions that shape the lives of women facing violence or the conditions they face in recovery. Based on their expertise in law, the criminal justice system and their relationship…

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Spain vs Argentina World Cup final: Bastian Schweinsteiger’s message takes fans back 16 years

Spain and Argentina will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain seeks its first title in sixteen years after a semifinal win. Defending champions Argentina aim to secure consecutive World Cup crowns. Bastian Schweinsteiger wished both teams well ahead of the championship match. This final mirrors past tournament…

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"Silverware would have been guaranteed if I moved to Manchester United, but football isn’t about accolades to me – I belonged at Leeds" Lucas Radebe opens up on his loyalty to Leeds United

The former South Africa international became a club legend at Elland Road

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Spain and Argentina meet in New York to dance the 2026 World Cup final in Spanish

"Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas.

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Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from? Geology now has answers

Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed). They make up less than 1% of all diamonds on Earth, and include three of the largest diamonds ever recovered, the Cullinan, at 3,106 carats, found…

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Alcohol, sex and violence: a dangerous cocktail that makes young women vulnerable to HIV

South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic in the world, with adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 at the highest risk of getting HIV. HIV prevalence among girls and women in this age group is roughly double that of their male peers.

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Wales fail to muster a point as dominant South Africa complete Nations Championship clean sweep

South Africa 43-0 Wales: South Africa had won their previous meeting 73-0 in November when Wales suffered their heaviest home loss

The Independent UK

South Africa 43-0 Wales: Nations Championship Rugby – as it happened

South Africa overpowered Wales in Durban thrashing

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The Independent UK

South Africa v Wales LIVE: Springboks cruise to dominant victory over outclassed visitors

South Africa 43-0 Wales: The Springboks are sloppy in possession and waste numerous chances but still run in seven tries in easy win

The Independent UK

Is South Africa v Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks in Nations Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the international in Durban

The Times of India

Meet the Black Mambas: In one of South Africa's regions hardest hit by poaching, 36 unarmed women patrol the frontline and protect endangered rhinos

Across South Africa's Greater Kruger landscape, a pioneering group of women is challenging conventional ideas about how endangered wildlife should be protected. Known as the Black Mambas, these unarmed female rangers patrol the bush looking for snares, damaged fences, footprints and other signs of illegal activity. Rather than confronting suspected…

The Economic Times

India go with proven performers in predictable picks for women's hockey World Cup

The Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming World Cup has been announced. This same 20-member team will also compete in the Asian Games later this year. Salima Tete will lead the well-balanced squad coached by Sjoerd Marijne. The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, earning promotion to the…

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The Independent UK

Five things to watch in the Nations Championship including a Springboks starlet and England vs Argentina

The first phase of the inaugural edition of the competition concludes this weekend

The Times of India

In 1996, one man saved a doomed elephant herd: Now his legacy aids a rewilding reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape's elephant population faced near extinction due to agricultural conflicts. Just eleven elephants survived, leading to the creation of Addo Elephant National Park. These elephants have since recovered, now numbering over four hundred across the province. As a keystone species, elephants are vital for maintaining ecological balance and vegetation.…

The Independent UK

No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says

There have been three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, South Africa’s nuclear regulator said

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is taking on Elon Musk on his home turf

Amazon indicated that the South African deal is the first step in its broader African expansion

The Independent UK

Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homeland

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: “Forgiving is not forgetting; it's… – Powerful life lessons on revenge, forgiveness, healing, second chances and why letting go is true strength by the Nobel Peace prize–winning human rights activist known for his lifelong fight for justice and equality

Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: Desmond Tutu’s quote, “Forgiving is not forgetting; it's actually remembering—remembering and not using your right to hit back. It's a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important, especially if you don't want to repeat what happened,” highlights…

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South Africa’s food system is failing children – what must change

Child malnutrition in South Africa casts a long shadow across the life course. For example, stunting or being short for their age compromises children’s physical growth and their brain development in ways that limit their education and employment prospects.

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