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Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

In tonight's edition: Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies further, as both federal forces and Tigrayan rebels accuse each other of opening up new fronts. Also, in South Africa, parents of the 21 young people who died in June at a tavern in the Eastern Cape are told their children…

France 24

South Africa's 21 teens who died in tavern were suffocated, families told

Twenty one young people who died in a tavern tragedy in June were suffocated, five parents said on Thursday, relaying to reporters what health department officials told them was the conclusion of an official probe.

Reuters

South Africa vs England ODI series in balance due to new ‘SA20’ tournament launch

England’s ODI series in South Africa in January is hanging by a thread due to the arrival of the hosts’ new T20 tournament, SA20.

Evening Standard

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CSK's Johannesburg franchise in SA T20 league named Joburg Super Kings

CHENNAI: The Johannesburg-based franchise of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL) in the South Africa T20 (SA20) league has been named Joburg Super Kings.

The Times of India

South African Lion King actor ‘baffled’ over Meghan Markle comments

Dr John Kani said that the royal wedding was ‘no big deal’ in South Africa

The Independent UK

The best theatre to stream this month: Beckett batting, Henry VI and a South African dance-off

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes an intelligent political drama, a reimagined As You like It and a play about Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter’s passion for cricket

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies back consistency in Boks battle

Australia have named an unchanged starting side for the Test against South Africa in Sydney, the first time they've done so with coach Dave Rennie in charge.

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England to return to Jersey for pre-autumn training camp

England take on Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and then South Africa

The Independent UK

Nelson Mandela grandson questions claim South Africa celebrated Meghan’s wedding like grandfather’s freedom

The Duchess of Sussex said she was told there was the same jubilation when she married Harry as when Mandela was released

Evening Standard

Foot-and-mouth disease: the gaps in South Africa's efforts to keep it under control

In mid August, South Africa’s minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development Thoko Didiza responded to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease with a nationwide ban on the movement of cattle for 21 days. By late August, 127 cases of the disease had been recorded in six of the country’s nine…

The Conversation

Meghan Markle slammed by Nelson Mandela's grandson after interview comment

In her recent bombshell interview with American magazine The Cut, the Duchess of Sussex said she had been likened to the anti-apartheid activist by South Africans.

Daily Record

England name unchanged squad for third Test against South Africa

England thrashed the Proteas by an innings and 85 runs last time out at Old Trafford to level the three-match series at 1-1

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes to lead unchanged England squad in third Test against South Africa

Captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum could stick with the same XI in the series decider at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

England unchanged for South Africa Test series decider after Zak Crawley shows grit at Old Trafford

England have confirmed an unchanged Test squad for next Thursday’s series decider against South Africa at The Oval.

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The Independent UK

Nelson Mandela’s grandson ‘surprised’ by Meghan Markle’s marriage celebration claims

The Duchess of Sussex recounted how she was told South Africans ‘rejoiced in the streets’ when she married Prince Harry

The Independent UK

South African president hit by tough questions in parliament

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa faced a grilling by lawmakers in Parliament as they demanded answers from him on his handling of the theft of millions of dollars from his farm

The Guardian - AU

Sibling rivalry defines Springboks v Wallabies but its sheen has faded

It would be a shame if this great union of two contrasting philosophies morphed into apathy

The Conversation

Corruption in South Africa: new book sets out how ruling ANC lost the battle

One of the greatest benefits of South Africa’s democracy is freedom of speech and publication. Mpumelelo Mkhabela’s book, The Enemy Within, is the latest in a cascade of publications over the last decade that record corruption and theft by leading politicians in the country’s ruling party.

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The Conversation

Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it's kicking up a storm

A political storm has erupted in South Africa after a video went viral showing the health minister for the Limpopo province – which borders Zimbabwe – berating a Zimbabwean woman who was seeking healthcare. Responses have been divided. Some have called for Phophi Ramathuba to step down on the grounds…

Daily Mirror

Nelson Mandela's grandson dismisses Meghan Markle's remark saying they are 'not the same'

The grandson of the legendary anti-apartheid campaigner has pushed back against Meghan Markle's claims that her wedding was celebrated in South Africa like Madiba's walk to freedom

Wales Online

Meghan says she and Harry were 'upsetting the dynamic of the hierarchy'

She has given an interview at her Californian home

The Independent UK

South African security confirms Meghan Markle’s story of Archie nursery fire

‘When we stopped at the residence, I can tell you that she didn’t get out of the car like a lady normally gets out. She bolted into the house.’

Wales Online

Nic White mocked and heckled at airport after 'disgraceful' incident

The scrum-half was captured on video being mocked by South African fans at the airport

The Conversation

COVID was a setback for indigenous languages: South African lecturers on what went wrong

South African indigenous languages are among those at risk of a serious decline due to the increasing use of digital technologies. By some estimates only 5% of the world’s languages are likely to survive online.

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson becomes a ‘gym freak’ on his road to England redemption

The pace bowler is stronger, fitter and says there is more to come after his five wickets against South Africa

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