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South Africa risk World Cup spot after forfeiting Australia series to focus on T20 league

Cricket South Africa have prioritised the launch of their new T20 competition over qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, pulling out of a scheduled ODI series against Australia which clashed with the league's launch

Daily Mirror

Wales rugby team turn up at South African children's hospital on day off in 'beautiful' gesture

Players handed out cuddly toys and took pictures with children who had recently had procedures

Wales Online

Next Wales rugby internationals emerge as two giants, their leader and World Cup star's brother get everyone talking

Against expectations, they reached the final of the U20 series and made a fight of it against an outstanding South Africa outfit

Wales Online

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Killer whales are hunting great white sharks in South Africa's waters

Great white sharks have long been at the top of the food chain in parts of South Africa’s oceans. In their peak winter hunting months, around 1,000 great white sharks a day could be observed off the coast of the Western Cape province. But in 2017, great white shark carcasses…

The Conversation

How BRICS' New Development Bank can improve transparency and accountability

The New Development Bank, which was formed in July 2014, marks its eighth birthday this year. It was formed by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) when they met in Fortaleza, Brazil for the bloc’s summit. The bank was seen as a potential alternative to…

The Conversation

New book challenges whiteness: a review through the cover image

The cover of The Routledge Handbook of Critical Studies in Whiteness carries a striking image courtesy of South African artist Norman Catherine. The image was created in 2015 as one of a set of digital prints and, typical of Catherine’s work, contrasts dark and light to present a cynical view…

The Conversation

South Africa's many illegal guns a factor in bar shootings

South African police are patrolling the streets of Johannesburg’s Soweto township, following a spate of bar shootings that have rocked the nation

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Moment man downs whole bottle of Jagermeister in two minutes for £10 before dying

The man, of South Africa, bought the 35 per cent Jagermeister spirit at a local liquor store and downed the entire bottle before collapsing and being rushed to hospital

Daily Mirror

It's getting harder for scientists to collaborate across borders – that's bad when the world faces global problems like pandemics and climate change

The United Nations and many researchers have emphasized the critical role international collaborative science plays in solving global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and pandemics. The rise of non-Western countries as science powers is helping to drive this type of global cooperative research. For example, Brazil, Russia, India, China…

The Conversation

How Wales' defence has silenced those pining for Shaun Edwards as eye-opening South Africa stat is revealed

South Africa had scored a try in each of their last 43 matches, dating back to 2017, but Wales changed that last Saturday

Wales Online

South Africa travel rules: What are the latest restrictions for holidaymakers?

It’s been two years of ups and downs for South Africa’s once flourishing tourism scene. Now nature lovers are returning, what are the current testing and quarantine rules?

The Independent UK

Five go in search of World Cup adventure at Africa Cup of Nations

Rabat’s nothing like it used to be, the locals say. And a couple of years from now, they’ll doubtless be offering similar views. For some it will be a lament. For others an opportunity, especially those wafting around the landscaped lather of projects such as Le Carrousel along the Atlantic…

Radio France Internationale

Australian women face J-Bay sudden death

Australia's top female surfers - Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Isabella Nichols - face the sudden-death round at the Corona Open J-Bay in South Africa.

AAP

Rugby Summer Internationals 2022 on TV this weekend: Kick-off times, TV channel, live stream

There are four huge deciding Tests taking place this weekend with New Zealand v Ireland, Australia v England, South Africa v Wales and Argentina v Scotland

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Owner of South African bar where 21 teens died arrested, police say

The owner of the bar in the South African coastal town of East London where 21 teenagers mysteriously died last month has been arrested, police in the Eastern Cape province said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa can cast off turbulence to show winning identity in England

After a chaotic period Proteas will quietly back themselves to dampen England’s newfound optimism

Wales Online

Young Wales player sparks fury by walking into South African team huddle and taking their water during showpiece clash

Wales under-20s were playing the Springboks in the Summer Series final and tempers flared in an unexpected way at one point

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Springboks name Wales star who's a 'menace' to them and greats of the game lead Jamie Roberts tributes

These are the rugby headlines from Wales and beyond on Wednesday, July 13

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South Africa pull out of Australia ODI series

South Africa's forfeit could affect their chances of qualifying directly for next year's one-day World Cup in India

360info

IP hinders access to affordable drugs for all

Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

Wales Online

All the ridiculous things Jamie Roberts achieved to become the most capable Welsh rugby player ever

He's enjoyed quite a remarkable career, both on and off the pitch

Wales Online

Jamie Roberts announces immediate retirement from rugby with moving statement

The Wales and Lions centre has issued a heartfelt and moving statement as he hangs up his boots

Wales Online

Jamie Roberts called in to train with Wales on day he retires from rugby

The 94-cap centre was drafted in to train with Wales who were short on numbers ahead of Saturday's series decider against the Springboks

The Conversation

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has not been able to provide a steady electricity supply for several years now. At the start of the 2022 winter the utility warned the public to expect up to 100 days with rolling power outages. At the end of June there was at times…

The Conversation

Africa is a treasure trove of medicinal plants: here are seven that are popular

Plants have directly contributed to the development of important drugs. The antimalarial treatment artemisinin, pain medication morphine, and cancer chemotherapy taxol are just three examples of drugs derived from plants. Africa is endowed with up to 45,000 plant species – about 25% of the world’s plant genetic resources. More than…

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