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African countries showed disunity in UN votes on Russia: South Africa's role was pivotal

The preamble of the founding Act of the African Union (AU) calls for “collective action in Africa and in our relations with the rest of the world”.

The Conversation

South Africa's Dean Elgar tells Bangladesh to "harden up" in belittling sledging rant

South Africa were accused of "deplorable" sledging by Bangladesh and captain Dean Elgar has fired back at the claims ahead of the two sides' clash in the second Test

Daily Mirror

Powerful centre who turned down Wales call five years ago to keep England options open could become bolter against South Africa

Dual-qualified Max Clark kept his England options open when Wales came calling in 2017, but is heading back to his country of birth to join the Dragons and is on Pivac's radar for summer tour

Wales Online

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The 100-year-old story of South Africa's first history book in the isiZulu language

This year marks the centenary of the publication in 1922 of Abantu Abamnyama Lapa Bavela Ngakona (The Black People and Whence They Came), the first book-length history of black people written in isiZulu. Part of the Nguni language group, there are an estimated 12 million isiZulu speakers in South Africa.

The Conversation

South Africa could achieve economic recovery, and lower emissions. Here's how

Measures adopted to control the spread of the COVID pandemic resulted in a worldwide reduction in economic activities. This benefited the environment by reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. That said, we should not lose sight of the devastating impact the measures had on poor households.

The Conversation

Wales and Dragons handed huge boost as Ross Moriarty set for swift return after fears of major injury

It had been feared that the back-row would be out long-term after a horrific-looking injury in South Africa

Wales Online

Wales star Josh Adams on crutches after knee injury amid major doubts over whether he plays again this season

Cardiff boss David Young confirmed the news about his star wing as Wayne Pivac also left sweating over Adams' availability for Wales' summer tour to South Africa

Wales Online

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FIH Junior Women’s World Cup: Spotlight on Bichu Devi as India face Korea in quarters

Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam will hope to continue her good show as India take on Korea in the quarterfinals of the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Friday.

The Times of India

Hays Travel looking for people to 'road test' dream holidays

Previous applicants said they have been to Mexico, South Africa, Tenerife and more with the job

Liverpool Echo

Study reveals an alarming link between depression and disasters

Researchers find the risk of depression increases significantly after disaster events in South Africa, specifically among vulnerable populations.

Inverse

The likely Wales squad to tour South Africa: Ins, outs and the wildcard rumoured to be in with a chance

It is hoped George North will return, while there could be one or two new faces along with recalls for the likes of James Botham

Wales Online

IPL 2022, LSG vs DC: Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul - An audition for the future as Delhi Capitals take on Lucknow Super Giants

Both Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are young leaders. They still have a lot of catching up to do. While Rahul’s captaincy acumen has come under a lot of scrutiny – especially when he was captaining Punjab Kings, and also during India’s recent tour to South Africa – Pant led…

The Times of India

South Africa has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions. But risks remain

In early April South Africa ended most of the mandatory measures it put in place to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2. The country terminated its “state of disaster” and moved to a transitional phase. For 30 days certain measures will remain in place. These include wearing face masks in indoor…

The Conversation

The South African ship that found Antarctica's Endurance wreck is vital for climate science

It was 1914 when the English explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton set sail on his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard a ship called Endurance. It was an ill-fated journey: the ship got trapped in the ice and eventually crushed by pack ice in 1915. It sank to the bottom of Antarctica’s Weddell…

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South Africa's no-fee school system can't undo inequality

A defining feature of South Africa is the level of inequality in almost all spheres of society. Nowhere is this more observable than in the schooling sector.

The Times of India

IPL 2022: Shane Watson confirms David Warner and Alex Nortje available for Delhi Capital against Lucknow

MUMBAI: Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Shane Watson on Wednesday confirmed that Australia opener David Warner and tearaway South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje are available for their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India

IPL 2022: Shane Watson confirms David Warner and Anrich Nortje available for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow

Benzinga

MTN Hires JPMorgan To Advise On Fintech Arm Spin-off

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) advised Africa’s leading phone company MTN Group Ltd (OTC:MTNOY), on the planned spin-off of its financial technology business, Bloomberg reports. The fintech arm was worth $6 billion in 2021, Bloomberg noted. MTN looked to complete a carveout of the business by the end of the first half before seeking…

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The Independent UK

Major blow for Sale as Faf De Klerk’s departure is announced

De Klerk will leave alongside fellow South Africa 2019 World Cup winner Lood De Jager.

The Conversation

Mutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

Stark warnings of a looming global food crisis spark fear as millions of people will likely descend into hunger in the coming months.

The Independent UK

Citing decreasing COVID cases, South Africa ends emergency

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa has ended its national state of disaster, the legal framework used for two years to impose restrictions to combat the pandemic

The Conversation

3D printing offers African countries an advantage in manufacturing

Thousands of years ago, the blacksmith led a technological leap in sub-Saharan Africa. West Africa’s Nok culture, for example, switched from using stone tools to iron around 1500BC. Imagine an innovative artisan like this re-emerging in the 21st century equipped with digital technologies.

The Conversation

South Africa has had lots of rain and most dams are full, but water crisis threat persists

Most parts of South Africa, specifically its summer rainfall areas, have received above average rainfall since October 2021. This has led to an increase in the country’s national average water levels.

The Conversation

How legal hunting supports African rhino conservation

While the UK government has been considering a ban on imports of hunting trophies, the South African government recently approved an annual maximum quota of ten legal trophy hunts of endangered black rhinos for 2022. South Africa has permitted white rhino hunts, without quota limits, since 1972.

France 24

South African rapper Dope Saint Jude on her new EP 'Higher Self'

Dope Saint Jude grew up in Cape Town, South Africa in a religious household. But in no way did that stop her from becoming one of the country's leading queer feminist rappers, bringing messages of hope and empowerment to the world. Her background in music production and brief stint as…

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