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South Africa leader fights for political future over scandal

The president of South Africa is fighting for his political future in a dramatic reversal of fortunes for an anti-apartheid icon once admired for tackling the problems of Africa’s most developed economy

The Independent UK

2022 was a rough year for people everywhere – South Africa was no exception

Tough economic conditions meant that 2022 was a rough year for people everywhere in the world. South Africa was no exception. But this year’s crop of problems came on top of a legacy of poor economic performance.

The Conversation

ANC in crisis: South Africa's governing party is fighting to stay relevant - 5 essential reads

South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in a crisis. Having dominated the country’s politics since democracy in 1994, it has been losing voter support in the last three national elections. Since the 2016 local elections, the party has also been losing some of its strongholds.

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Proteas won't be fooled by 'sexy bounce'

South Africa interim coach Malibongwe Maketa says taking twenty wickets is key for the side as the call on whether to play five bowlers in the first Test looms.

AAP

Ball-tampering ghosts banished: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja says the ball-tampering saga has not been discussed in camp ahead of Australia's first Test against South Africa since the infamous 2018 scandal.

AAP

Keshav Maharaj: South Africa’s spin king aiming to feast on Australian wickets

Having suffered doubts at one stage, a new diet and improved fitness regime has helped the Proteas bowler turn things around

The Guardian - AU

6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come

2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup in Qatar,…

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Top 10 books about freedom

Authors as radically different as Julia Donaldson, John Rawls and Ayn Rand can make us appreciate the value of freedom, and the terrible jeopardy of losing it

The Guardian - UK

Sacred rivers: Christianity in southern Africa has a deep history of water and ritual

Water is a scarce commodity in much of Africa, particularly in southern Africa. This is well symbolised in the name of the Botswana national currency, pula (rain). When tragedies like flooding and drowning take place, it may seem inappropriate to speak of the scarcity and commodity of water. For example,…

The Conversation

Photos of 'War of the Worlds aliens' crawling out of ocean spark panic among beachgoers

Jan Vorster took the haunting photos in Still Bay, South Africa, but when he shared them on social media he unwittingly sparked a mass panic due to a misunderstanding

Daily Mirror

India clubbed with hosts South Africa in U-19 Women's T20 World Cup

BENONI: India have been clubbed with hosts South Africa, Scotland and UAE in group D of the inaugural under-19 Women's T20 World Cup scheduled to be held from January 14-29.

The Times of India

The best of frenemies? Why the South Africa v Australia rivalry is so spicy

As a South African, I believe our cricketing rivalry with Australia is not rooted in our differences but in the way we’re so similar

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Barnes reveals he's considered quitting refereeing as wife threatened after Rassie Erasmus criticism

The abuse came after Barnes took charge of South Africa's defeat to France last month

Wales Online

Captain fantastic? Ben Stokes makes impressive start as England skipper

England have won eight of the 10 Tests Stokes has taken charge of

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ICC World Test Championship: What lies ahead for every team in final stages of the competition

DUBAI: Pakistan's loss to England in the second Test match of the series at Multan has left the race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final wide open.

AAP

Labuschagne tips Warner Test revival

Australia opener David Warner's Test form has come under-scrutiny but star teammate Marnus Labuschagne has tipped South Africa to bring out the best in him.

AAP

Labuschagne focused for SA Test showdown

Marnus Labuschagne is preparing for some "curve-balls" from South Africa as he prepares to face his birth country in a Test for the first time.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cameron Saaiman wants on London card, then will make push for UFC South Africa

After his bonus-winning finish at UFC 282, Cameron Saaiman would love to help usher the UFC into his home country of South Africa in 2023.

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s parliament votes against motion to impeach Cyril Ramaphosa

Result boosts president’s effort to win second term as leader of the ruling African National Congress

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Ramaphosa avoids impeachment: A timeline

Parliament has decided not to start impeachment proceedings against the president. But how did Ramaphosa get here?

France 24

South Africa's Ramaphosa dodges impeachment vote in parliament

South Africa's scandal-engulfed President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday easily survived a vote in parliament on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings that could have forced him out of office.

The Conversation

Child nutrition programmes can feed inequality: model from South Africa shows how context shapes lives

Interventions to improve nutrition, especially for children and pregnant women, can be critical for health, physical growth and cognitive development, enabling better lives and futures. Reams of policy papers will attest to the fact that if a government or a donor spends substantially on nutrition, the return on their investments…

Reuters

South Africa's ANC stops impeachment process against Ramaphosa

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Tuesday stopped an impeachment process from being launched against President Cyril Ramaphosa, as most of its lawmakers voted to reject an inquiry report into alleged misconduct.

The Independent UK

South Africa parliament to vote on impeachment of Ramaphosa

South African lawmakers are to vote on whether to start impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a report that says he held undeclared foreign currency at his farm in 2020

The Times of India

FIH Women's Nations Cup: Confident India eye South Africa scalp to finish pool toppers

VALENCIA: A semifinal berth already secured, India would look to continue the momentum and notch up a hat-trick of wins when they take on lower-ranked South Africa in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup here on Wednesday.

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