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Gupta brothers face extradition to South Africa from UAE

In tonight's edition: South Africa calls for the UAE to quickly extradite two arrested brothers accused of using their political influence to corruptly win state contracts. The Guptas fled in 2018 and were subject to an Interpol red notice. Also, King Philippe of Belgium has begun a historic visit to…

France 24

Meet new Wales call-up Sam Wainwright, the uncapped Welsh prop who will battle to become Tomas Francis' replacement

The 24-year-old forward Sam Wainwright has been drafted into the Wales squad for the tour of South Africa as a replacement for the injured Leon Brown

Wales Online

Worms in the seas of southern Africa: we're on a journey to setting the record straight

Polychaetes are segmented worms that live in nearly all marine habitats, from the shallow seashore or estuaries to the deep sea. They are very abundant, often making up as much as 70% of the animals found in an area. Not only are there many of them, but they are very…

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Seagrass meadows: getting to know these unsung heroes of southern Africa's oceans

Living in cities, often far from the ocean, means that many of us are not always able to appreciate how important the oceans are for supporting humanity. The oceans and their coastal margins, where land meets the sea, are some of the most productive environments in the world, and support…

The Conversation

Legendary Mike Mzileni captured South Africa's history and also its musical stars

Sophie Mgcina, composer, educationist and performer, gazes out from the page, uncompromising and direct. She’s just swung around from the piano to face us; behind her, a score sits open. It’s 1993, and she’s been telling journalist Z.B. Molefe, “I had to work like 10 black women to get where…

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S Africa: Opposition calls for prosecution of Guptas after arrest

SA politicians have been reacting to the arrest of the Guptas, who are enmeshed in a longrunning corruption scandal.

Al Jazeera

Ryanair accused of racial discrimination for testing passengers to prove passports are real

Passengers claim they were refused access to Irish budget airline Ryanair after it handed out questionnaires in Afrikaans, one of 11 official languages spoken in South Africa

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Wales call up Saracens prop Sam Wainwright for summer tour of South Africa after injury blow

Wainwright signed for the English giants in 2019

Wales Online

South Africa's ANC calls for swift extradition of arrested Guptas

South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday called for the swift extradition of Rajesh and Atul Gupta after they were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Reuters

Extinct in India, cheetahs set to be reintroduced from South Africa by August

A special enclosure for cheetahs has been readied at the Kuno-Palpur National Park in Madhya Pradesh and would soon be home to at least six cheetahs from South Africa by August

The Hindu

South Africa seeking to extradite Gupta brothers after arrest in Dubai

Police begin process to transport Indian-born pair wanted on criminal and money-laundering charges

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair forces South African passengers to complete quiz in Afrikaans and refuses boarding to those who can’t

‘It’s very discriminatory to a whole host of South Africans who don’t speak Afrikaans,’ says traveller

The Independent UK

South Africa 'taken aback' by Ryanair's Afrikaans test to prove nationality

The South African government said on Tuesday it was taken aback by Ryanair's decision to force UK-bound travelers holding the country's passport to take a test in Afrikaans language to prove nationality, calling the move a "backward profiling system".

Reuters

Dubai police arrest 2 in South African corruption case

Dubai police say they have arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection with a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma, the latest high-profile extradition case involving the United Arab Emirates

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France 24

South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption

Dubai police on Tuesday said it was coordinating the extradition to South Africa of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.

The Times of India

India vs South Africa: Pretorius says Dhoni changed his mindset during CSK stint

NEW DELHI: South African allrounder Dwaine Pretorius believes playing alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings has given him a "fresh mindset" towards the sport.

Dynamite News

Sports: 5 key battles in SA series as Team India chases T20I world record

Team India will huddle back for international duty as they lock horns with South Africa in a five-match T20 International series from June 9. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gupta brothers, linked to graft against ex-South African Prez Zuma, held in UAE

The South African government has said that the law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family, allegedly linked to former President Jacob Zuma in connection with financial wrongdoing. Full story:

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The Times of India

India vs South Africa: Umran Malik is centre of attention at Team India nets

NEW DELHI: Umran Malik's demeanour is of a happy-go-lucky person who, at present, will give you the vibes of a kid at a candy store. He is simply enjoying all the spotlight. He doesn't seem to be overawed even while rubbing shoulders with the big boys of Indian cricket. He…

Reuters

South Africa says UAE arrests Gupta brothers, wanted on corruption charges

South Africa on Monday said the United Arab Emirates had arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African President Jacob Zuma.

The Independent UK

South African pastor found guilty of treason, racist plot

A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Sam Warburton says URC 'makes no sense' and England suffer early Australia tour blow

Warburton has previously voiced concerns over the league's expansion into South Africa

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa

In the UK the Queen’s official title is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

The Conversation

HIV control approaches may not work for TB: lessons from South Africa and Zambia

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most deadly infectious diseases. Around 9.9 million people around the world fell ill with the disease in 2020 and an estimated 1.5 million people died.

The Hindu

Ind vs SA T20I seires | South Africa’s Dwaine Pretorius wants to inculcate Dhoni’s calmness and self-belief

“I really enjoyed playing under Dhoni as well and batting with him, seeing the brand value he has in India just shows how big he is and what he has done for the sport in this country”

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