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S.Africa repeals COVID rules on mask-wearing, gatherings, entry

South Africa has repealed COVID-19 restrictions on mask-wearing in indoor public spaces, limits on the size of gatherings and entry requirements at its borders, a notice in the government gazette showed.

Reuters

China hosts BRICS meeting amid rising economic concerns

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a virtual summit with the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa collectively known as the “BRICS," amid rising concerns over the global economic outlook and a growing political divide between Beijing and New Delhi

The Independent UK

Cape Town site earmarked for Amazon site causes community rifts

South Africa's Khoi community is divided on how to best protect its heritage on a site in Cape Town earmarked to house Amazon's African headquarters. Judges ordered a halt to construction, but some indigenous locals are eager for the jobs that the site could bring. Also, we see how Libyan…

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Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones hailed as ‘the ultimate professional’

Wales have lost all 10 of their previous Test matches against the Springboks in South Africa

The Independent UK

BRICS partners may offer Russia a way out of sanctions impasse

The 2022 summit between leaders of China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa (BRICS) starts tomorrow, Thursday. In a speech preceding the virtual gathering, the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, warned against "expanding" military ties. Meanwhile, only one BRICS country is critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while some of…

Radio France Internationale

South African leader gets final chapter of corruption report

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption

The Independent UK

Wales' most important player, the fears over him and the back-up options that were let go

It's a situation that may well be causing Wayne Pivac sleepless nights ahead of South Africa tour

Wales Online

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Heather Knight questions ‘dangerous message’ from ICC on women’s Test cricket

England will play South Africa in a multi-format series consisting of one Test, three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches

The Independent UK

Chinese Demand For Exotic Cures Has Donkey Population Plunging In South Africa

The rising demand in China for a gelatin called "ejiao," obtained from donkeys, has pushed South Africa's humbler creature population to plunge.

Benzinga

Today's rugby news as Wales star spells out warning to Springboks after full-on training match and Woodward blasts England

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news from Wales and beyond for Wednesday June 22

Wales Online

Wonderful Two Sides documentary lets viewers into Lions' Den - Martin Hannan

SINCE 1974 and that wonderful tour of South Africa I have followed the British and Irish Lions intensely and was lucky enough to write a book about…

The National (Scotland)

Chinese demand for exotic cures switches to donkey skins

MAGALIESBURG, South Africa: Chinese demand for traditional medicines has sent poachers hunting for African animals from rhinos to pangolins. Now a humbler creature is threatened - donkeys.

Bangkok Post

The strongest Wales team that can now be picked to cause an upset against South Africa

Wales are rank underdogs for the three Test tour but they do have a chance if they play to their potential

Wales Online

Who is Harri O'Connor, the Wales wildcard taught by a double All Black World Cup winner?

The 21-year-old becomes the second uncapped tight-head in Wales' squad after his call-up

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Daily Mirror

Anni Dewani's killer who planned brutal honeymoon murder released after just 8 years

Zola Tongo, who helped orchestrate the honeymoon murder of Anni Dewani in 2010, has been released eight years after he was convicted of killing the 28-year-old new bride in Cape Town, South Africa

The Independent UK

Wales face ‘ultimate challenge’ in South Africa, Wayne Pivac insists

Wales face Test matches in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac explains reason behind shock call-up as doomsday injury concern emerges

Wales have just called up young Scarlets prop Harri O'Connor just days before they fly to South Africa

The Conversation

UK work visa for elite graduates is exclusive and based on flawed assumptions

The UK government’s announcement of a new work visa option aimed at attracting top graduates has elicited some backlash because the list of eligible institutions features no universities from Africa, Latin America or South Asia. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked Orla Quinlan, Director of Internationalisation at Rhodes University in…

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The Conversation

Vigilantism in South Africa carries historical imprints of past violence against black people

South Africa’s history of discrimination, racial segregation and extralegal violence has influenced patterns of violence today. Colonial and apartheid governments ruled through violence and racial oppression. Whether through torture, corporal punishment or killings, black lives were deemed infinitely expendable.

The Conversation

What it'll take for the Guptas to face corruption charges in South Africa

Now that Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is a great deal of speculation as to when the brothers may ultimately set foot on South African soil to face charges of money laundering and other financial crimes.

The Independent UK

Wayne Pivac hands Harri O’Connor Wales call-up for South Africa tour

The Scarlets prop is included in a 34-strong squad

Wales Online

Wales call up uncapped 21-year-old Harri O'Connor for South Africa tour in shock announcement

O'Connor has played just nine games of competitive rugby for the Scarlets

Radio France Internationale

African-based Covid-19 vaccine on the cards through technology transfer hub in Cape Town

In an effort to even the playing field in terms of vaccine delivery and production, a collaboration between South African-based consortium Afrigen Biologics and Belgium-based Univercells Group was signed on Tuesday. The partnership will pave the way for the development of the first African-owned Covid-19 vaccine.

The Independent UK

England excited to jump into the unknown with South Africa Test, says Lisa Keightley

The retirements of stalwarts Katherine Brunt and Anya Shrubsole mean it’s a new-look England squad

Dynamite News

Sports: KL Rahul 'counting on his blessing' amid road to recovery

KL Rahul on Monday shared a glimpse of his routine as he continues to recover from a groin injury after being ruled out of the South Africa and England series. Read more on Dynamite News:

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