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Controversy of two diamonds worth hundreds of millions wanted back by former colonies

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II several countries have called for the return of gems from South Africa and India - believed to be worth a combined £400million

Daily Mirror

Mark Boucher named head coach of Mumbai Indians

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher will replace former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the next IPL season

The Hindu

Calls for 'world's largest diamond' from Queen's sceptre to be returned to South Africa

The Great Star of Africa or Cullinan l was mined in South Africa in 1905 and was given to the British Royal Family as a gift

Wales Online

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South Africa calls for 'world's largest diamond' in Queen's sceptre to be returned

The Great Star of Africa, or Cullinan l, is a piece of a larger diamond that was mined in South Africa while under British rule in 1905.

Daily Record

Russia-Ukraine war: senior pro-Russian officials reported killed; Ukraine says mass grave found at Izium – as it happened

Officials in Russian-occupied areas reported dead; hundreds of bodies said to have been found in retaken Ukraine city

The Guardian - AU

Mumbai Indians appoint Mark Boucher as head coach

MUMBAI: Former South Africa wicketkeeper batter Mark Boucher has been appointed Mumbai Indians' head coach for the upcoming IPL season, the franchise announced on Friday.

The Times of India

Biden, S. African leader to discuss Ukraine, trade, climate

Presidents Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa are set for White House talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine, climate issues, trade and more

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Biden talks energy, Russia with S.Africa's non-aligned Ramaphosa

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday discussed relations with Russia in a White House meeting with South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa, who has resisted joining Washington's campaign against Moscow for the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

South Africans call for return of 'world's largest diamond' from Queen's sceptre

The Great Star of Africa or Cullinan l is the largest known clear-cut diamond in the world which was mined in South Africa in 1905, and was given to the British Royal Family as a gift

Daily Mirror

After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit

A South African company is dumping the sludgy byproduct of mining into a historical diamond pit after the tailings dam that had stored the waste partially collapsed, killing one and leaving scores injured.

Reuters

South African president to meet with Biden on Friday

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday

The Independent UK

SA Parliament names panel to probe Ramaphosa over farm scandal

The scandal around Ramaphosa erupted in June after South Africa’s ex-chief spy filed a complaint with the police.

Al Jazeera

Queen and Mandela's playful relationship with him even teasing her about losing weight

President Nelson Mandela never forgot the Queen’s refusal to travel to South Africa during the apartheid years – despite the differing views of her Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher – which would have given the country’s racist policies tacit approval

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes has given England a new mindset but bigger challenges lie ahead

The captain leads by example in the field and with the ball although some of his batting has not been up to his high standards

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South African apartheid-era flag still flying in NSW town of Cooma, sparking controversy

Cooma's Mayor says the flag offers a historical lesson and should stay where it is, but that argument is not washing with a South African writer or officials from her country. Locals, meanwhile, are also at odds on the issue.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Cardiff to unleash star-studded team this weekend and hooker banned for brawl

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world tonight

Wales Online

Elton Jantjies' wife breaks silence and slams Springboks management amid scandal

Iva Jantjies has given an interview after her husband left the South Africa squad over allegations of an affair with the team's dietician

The Conversation

Burst mining dam in South Africa: what must be done to prevent another disaster

Jagersfontien, a small town in the middle of South Africa with over a century of mining history, awoke to a tragic failure of responsibility on 11 September 2022 when torrents of muddy water cascaded over the embankments that were meant to hold it back. The flood killed one person and…

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Irish Mirror

35-man Emerging Ireland squad named for tour of South Africa

Ciarán Frawley, Nathan Doak and Robert Baloucoune are among the most exciting players in the squad

Dublin Live

Bonnie Ryan jets off on 6 week honeymoon in South Africa

The 29-year-old's trip will be the longest she has ever been away from home

The Hindu

Mark Boucher to quit as South Africa cricket head coach after T20 World Cup

Mark Boucher has South African national team head coach since December 2019, and led the Proteas to 11 Test wins, including a memorable 2-1 series win against India at home in Januar

Wales Online

The 32 Wales players fighting for 10 final places in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad as trials begin

Rugby World Cup season gets under way this week and some players have everything to play for

The Times of India

Lack of exposure to UK conditions behind series loss, says Proteas captain Dean Elgar

LONDON: Proteas captain Dean Elgar and outgoing head coach Mark Boucher both conceded that the lack of experience played a major role in South Africa's 1-2 Test series defeat to England.

The Conversation

Obesity costs South Africa billions. We did the sums

Globally, it is widely acknowledged that obesity-related conditions and their complications add hugely to healthcare costs and productivity losses. In turn this adds a large burden on individuals, their families and on governments.

The Conversation

Joe Biden and Cyril Ramaphosa: finding common ground amid divisions at home and abroad

US president Joe Biden’s invitation to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to meet at the White House, and the latter’s acceptance, are positive signs of renewed cooperation. But they do not suggest a return to the 1990s era of heady optimism between the two countries.

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