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South Africa calls for Israel to be declared an ‘apartheid state’

Over the years, the South African government has remained a strong ally of Palestine, supporting its liberation cause.

Al Jazeera

Epitaph for a baobab: remembering South African poet and activist Don Mattera

The towering South African poet, activist and humanitarian Donato Francesco Mattera passed away on 18 July at the age of 86. What he represented to South Africa is far larger than his contribution to literature.

The Conversation

South Africa has been warned that it faces an 'Arab Spring': so what are the chances?

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki recently launched a sharp critique of the governing African National Congress (ANC) for failure to address what it has labelled the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality.

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Emotional scenes as Charlie Bird hands over two cheques totalling €3.3m to charity in special ceremony after huge fundraising campaign

Tens of thousands of people also took part in almost two hundred separate Climb with Charlie fundraisers across Ireland, the US, South Africa, Australia and Spain

Irish Mirror

How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge

The omicron subvariant known as BA.5 was first detected in South Africa in February 2022 and spread rapidly throughout the world. As of the second week of July 2022, BA.5 constituted nearly 80% of COVID-19 variants in the United States.

The Conversation

England cruise to third successive T20 international victory over South Africa

Sophie Ecclestone was influential with bat and ball in a comfortable victory.

The Independent UK

Quickfire Sophie Ecclestone helps England cruise past South Africa

Alice Capsey, 17 and on her international debut, smashed 25 from 17 balls for England, who beat South Africa by 38 runs in the third T20

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LIV Golf players: Who is competing on rebel tour?

The LIV Golf series is preparing for its fourth event this week after Open champion Cameron Smith became the latest big-name player to join Saudi-backed series.

The Independent UK

England complete dominant series win over South Africa – as it happened

The 17-year-old Freya Kemp bowled superbly on debut as England finished the multiformat series with another comfortable win

The Guardian - UK

S.Africa asks UAE to extradite Guptas over corruption charges

South Africa has formally asked the United Arab Emirates to extradite Rajesh and Atul Gupta, brothers who face corruption charges relating to former president Jacob Zuma's time in power, the justice minister said on Monday.

Reuters

How COVID-19 lockdown measures — and their outcomes — varied in cities around the world

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese cities have repeatedly imposed lockdowns following their central government’s stubborn pursuit of Zero-COVID. But lockdowns weren’t limited to authoritarian regimes such as China. Many democracies also imposed some form of lockdowns to curb the virus transmission.

The Conversation

LIV Golf schedule: When is next event of controversial tour?

Branden Grace won the second LIV Golf event at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and will look to defend that at Bedminster

The Independent UK

South Africa applies for Guptas’ extradition over ‘state capture’

Guptas fled to Dubai in 2018 amid investigations into their role in siphoning state assets under Zuma’s administration.

Al Jazeera

Cryptocurrencies are gaining ground across Africa. That's both good news and bad

Cryptocurrencies have become popular in African and other developing countries. That’s according to a policy brief released recently by UNCTAD, a United Nations agency. Significant proportions of Kenya (8.5%), South Africa (7.1%) and Nigeria’s (6.3%) populations are using these digital currencies. In June, the Central African Republic adopted bitcoin as…

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Evening Standard

Jos Buttler hopes T20 World Cup pressure will provide England inspiration against South Africa

Jos Buttler hopes the pressure of the looming T20 World Cup will bring the best out of his England side against South Africa this week.

The Guardian - UK

De Kock dazzles before rain ruins England v South Africa ODI decider

The ODI series between England and South Africa was drawn 1-1 after the third match at Headingley was abandoned because of rain

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler admits frustration with packed schedule as England draw series

The final one-day international against South Africa was abandoned after less than 28 overs of play were possible in Leeds

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa ODI series drawn after final match abandoned due to rain at Headingley

England's hopes of securing a first white-ball series victory since Jos Buttler took over the captaincy were left scuppered due to rainy weather at Headingley.

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The Independent UK

England and South Africa draw series after rain washes out final ODI

Less than 28 overs of play were possible in Leeds

The Independent UK

England denied chance to win final South Africa ODI as rain stops play in Leeds

Less than 28 overs of action were possible at Headingley.

Daily Mirror

England's deciding ODI vs South Africa abandoned as rain causes havoc at Headingley

Heavy rain forced the decider between England and South Africa at Headingley to be abandoned, with the series ending 1-1

Wales Online

Wales can't recreate cavalier Scarlets style — perhaps Wayne Pivac is right to go for efficiency over excitement

Wales boss Pivac had his Scarlets playing a thrilling style of rugby, but that approach may well have backfired badly away to South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Abel Selaocoe: ‘As an African cellist, I’ve always been looking for a home’

The electrifying, township-born musician on attending South Africa’s Eton, moving to Manchester and feeling Bach’s groove

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: third ODI abandoned after rain descends – as it didn’t happen

Disappointment all round as the deciding ODI at Headingley was called off with South Africa on 159-2

The Conversation

Fish in a major South African river are full of microplastics

We are living in the plastic age. Plastics are literally everywhere: clothes, furniture, computers, phones and more contain plastic materials. It’s no wonder, then, that the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe is contaminated with microplastics.

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