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'I'm learning to embrace the inherent risk of road racing' - Mountain biker Alan Hatherly continues fast track WorldTour transformation at Tirreno-Adriatico

South African's 13th place in Italy boost chances of a Grand Tour debut at the Giro d'Italia

Cycling News

“Technically Works”: 87 Times People Came Up With Hilariously Dumb Solutions To Problems (New Pics)

Whether it's putting a bumper sticker over a dent in your car door, or using a stapler to tailor your pants, us humans have the uncanny ability to figure something out. While some are pure genius, others only kinda, sorta work. Here are some of the funniest creative solutions people…

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Weather tracker: Southern France under yellow alert after severe thunderstorms

US also experiences severe convective storms, while record-breaking heat recorded in parts of South Africa

The Guardian - UK

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South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining operations near Johannesburg as miners flee

South African soldiers deployed in the country’s high-crime areas have dismantled illegal mining operations Johannesburg

The Independent UK

Riders to watch at Cape Epic 2026 – Mountain bike stars, gravel pros and Epic veterans form strong and open field for 700km challenge

Kate Courtney, Matt Beers, Alessandra Keller and Sam Gaze among stacked start lists, but which pairs will come out on top?

Cycling News

The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Mel Viljoen: 'Glamorous' South African TV Star Arrested For Stealing Groceries in Florida

Melany and Petrus Viljoen, stars of 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria,' face allegations of retail theft in Florida, risking deportation.

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US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court

The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the U.N.’s highest court, according to a filing obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

'Real Housewives' Star and Husband Arrested in Florida Over Alleged $5K Grocery Theft Scheme

South African reality TV stars Melany and Petrus Viljoen face charges in Florida for allegedly stealing over $5,300 in groceries using 'ticket switching' tactics.

International Business Times UK

Some White South Africans Are Reportedly Leaving U.S. to Return Home Amid Safety Concerns: 'I Don't Want to Live in a Place Like This'

Some white South Africans living in the United States are reportedly planning to return to their home country, citing safety concerns, cost of living and family ties, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Slavery exhibit is changing at the African American history museum as a loan agreement ends

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and sending it back to South Africa

The Independent UK

'It is always too soon to quit' – Kate Courtney revives Cape Epic challenge with last minute recruitment of Greta Seiwald after Melisa Rollins crash

Seiwald fronts up to new partnership fresh from winning effort at four-day Tankwa Trek in South Africa

Cycling News

Fine art photographer aims to break 20,000km Cape to Cape world record with camera in hand

John Balsdon, a fine art photographer and explorer, aims to complete the 20,000km journey from Norway to South Africa in record time and capture the whole journey on camera

Digital Camera World

31 Stories About The Craziest Things People Did For Love

People say that love makes us do crazy things, and these stories might just prove that love knows no bounds or barriers. When two people want to be together, nothing will stop them. Distance, racist laws, and royal duties have nothing on these couples from all around the world who…

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Africa needs 50 million new homes, but building is bad for the environment: how to finance ‘green’ solutions

The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases.

The Independent UK

South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime

Troops have been deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city after the president announced plans last month to use the army to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining

The Independent UK

Army deployed to the streets of South Africa in bid to tackle organised crime

Soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, to assist police in combating gang violence and illegal mining. This deployment follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement last month regarding the use of the army for this purpose. The military presence was observed in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea,…

The Guardian - UK

‘So much disrespect’: outrage grows over postponement of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Players and coaches demand more accountability from Caf after latest decision further disrupts preparation schedule

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Evening Standard

Soap stars, reality stars and sporting heroes return to jungle for I’m A Celeb

The show will return to South Africa for a second series of the spin-off.

The Independent UK

Gemma Collins, Mo Farah and Scarlett Moffatt among I’m a Celebrity South Africa’s all-star cast

Special edition of the ITV reality juggernaut is returning for the first time in three years

The Times of India

South Africa’s 2.7-billion-year-old mountain that produced 40% of the world’s gold still holds half a trillion dollars

Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa, since the Archean Eon which is roughly 2.7 billion years old. This isn’t just an ordinary heap of debris sitting on metals; it's one of the main contributing factors in the geology as well as the economy of the whole continent. The landscape across Johannesburg…

Sports Illustrated

Unique 2026 World Cup Match Inspires $50,000 Ticket Prices

Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.

Marie Claire

Charlize Theron On The Power of Sisterhood in Her Homeland of South Africa

We speak to Academy Award-winning actress and Dior Beauty Ambassador Charlize Theron About Collaborating With The Women Of South Africa

Evening Standard

Is this the most luxe safari lodge in the world?

Dylan Jones is the first ever guest at Mantis Hiddn in Addo, South Africa

Livingetc

A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic Interiors

Inspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House

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