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Who was Mazisi Kunene? Google celebrates one of Africa's top poets who was forced to flee

Google Doodle is celebrating the life of Mazisi Kunene, who became an icon of African literature after he was forced to flee his native South Africa during the terrifying apartheid regime came to power

Daily Mirror

"South Africa the Model? A Comparative Analysis of Hate Speech Jurisprudence …

of South Africa and the European Court of Human Rights."

Reason

Rugby evening headlines as England winger apologies to Ireland star for derogatory radio remarks

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Wednesday, May 11

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India vs South Africa: Jaded Virat Kohli in all likelihood to be rested for T20 home series

NEW DELHI: Enduring a lean patch, a jaded Virat Kohli, in all likelihood, will be rested for the upcoming five-match Twenty20 series against South Africa. The break is expected to help Kohli recharge his batteries before the high-profile England tour.

The Times of India

How South Africa is integrating COVID into routine care for mothers and babies

COVID-19 has had a direct impact on maternal mortality.

The Conversation

The new full-backs Wales are considering for South Africa tour including the most exciting option of the lot

There's little competition behind Liam Williams this summer, meaning some newer faces could get Wales call-ups

Wales Online

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Saracens set to sign former Bath prop, Quins add powerful lock

All the latest rugby transfer rumours, confirmed moves and contract renewals around the Gallagher Premiership

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Hopefully, AB de Villiers will be back at RCB next year in some capacity: Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is hopeful that his friend and South African superstar AB de Villiers will be back at the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a new role next year.

The Times of India

Pandemic Gets Tougher to Track as COVID Testing Plunges

Testing for COVID-19 has plummeted across the globe, making it much tougher for scientists to track the course of the pandemic and spot new, worrisome viral mutants as they emerge and spread. Experts say testing has dropped by 70 to 90% worldwide from the first to the second quarter of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Insights from Zimbabwe on how to link formal and informal economies

In 2003, Thabo Mbeki – then president of South Africa – described South Africa’s economy as being like a two-storey house. The top floor was quite plush, with all the fittings packed neatly together. He referred to this as the modern, diversified economy within South Africa. Below that level, however,…

The Conversation

Community dialogue can show the way to meeting water needs: a South African case

About 842,000 people die every year from diarrhoea in rural communities because they lack safe water and adequate sanitation. Water and sanitation are essential in preventing a number of other infections and hygiene-related diseases.

The Conversation

Making COVID vaccines in Africa: advances and sustainability issues

The history of vaccine manufacturing capacity in Africa dates back to 1881, when Egypt’s Vacsera company was established. Before the COVID pandemic was declared, there were eight African countries that, to our knowledge, had a record of vaccine manufacturing facilities (see the map). They were: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia…

The Conversation

South Africa drop charges of racism against coach Mark Boucher after testimony withdrawn

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher had been charged with gross misconduct, but those charges have now been dropped after Paul Adams and Enoch Nkwe declined to testify at his disciplinary hearing

Daily Mirror

Wales face potential raft of pull-outs for South Africa tour as squad to be announced

It could be a nightmarish tour if all these players are out of contention

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Record results for marketing agency as turnover and profits jump

Established in 2015, Six & Flow has bases in Manchester, London, Dublin, Toronto and South Africa

Daily Mirror

Gillian McKeith 'set to sign up for I'm A Celebrity All Stars series' despite PTSD claim

I'm A Celebrity legend Gillian McKeith is set to sign up for the show's All Stars series, which is due to be filmed in South Africa this summer

Daily Mirror

Mum devastated after waiting 10 weeks for passport to care for seriously ill son in UK

Sharon Magro has been waiting for ten weeks to receive her British passport back so she can fly back to the UK to care for her son Sheldon, who was diagnosed with Stage Three colorectal cancer earlier this year

The Conversation

New book unpacks the complexities of whiteness in South Africa

In his latest book sociologist Professor Roger Southall, a prolific researcher who has written extensively about political dynamics in Southern Africa, avoids the “negative and condemnatory” approach generally seen in writing on white South Africans, the creators and beneficiaries of apartheid.

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Giant Wales prop hailed as Welsh answer to Ellis Genge after stunning display

The 24-year-old front-rower put down a marker for Wales' tour of South Africa this summer

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as star in the frame for Wales' next Tests and Welsh youngster 'brilliant' on debut

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Radio France Internationale

Want to say ‘laugh’ in Shona? There’s an edutech startup to help you

Did you think of trying to learn an African language online during the pandemic, only to be disappointed when you found popular apps like Duolingo didn’t offer Shona or Ndebele or Venda?

The Conversation

Street traders in South Africa play a vital role: how their rights can be protected

The South African informal economy accounts for 17% of employment. Street trading is the largest. Street traders are scattered around the many corners of the country’s towns and cities. They sell a vast range of products.

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Samoan star dies after bridge jump and Wales told they need 'extraordinary' fly-half

Keep up to date with the latest rugby news from around the world

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes urges rethink on England’s ‘ridiculous’ fixture log jam

Matches are scheduled to take place on up to 50 of 102 days from 2 June and Test captain Ben Stokes said: ‘The fact there is a Test match and ODI overlapping sums it up’

The Hindu

Will BA.4, BA.5 Omicron lineages cause the next wave?

BA.4 and BA.5 lineages can escape immunity acquired through BA.1 infection, which is a cause for concern

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