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Food aid for S.African families marks end of Ramadan as prices spiral

Volunteers in Cape Town on Tuesday followed a tradition that took root in South Africa nearly 40 years ago at the height of apartheid, providing a plate of food to less fortunate families to celebrate the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Reuters

New forms of urban planning are emerging in Africa

Rapid urban growth and an increasing number of climate change related disasters, such as the recent floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, have put the importance of sound urban planning in Africa in the spotlight.

The Conversation

Today's rugby headlines as Welsh rugby flop set for big move and Wales coach in talks over future

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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Stuart Lancaster refutes 'unfair advantage' suggestion from Tigers boss Steve Borthwick

Leinster's senior coach says the province had no choice but to keep frontliners at home as South Africa trip came so close to Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against the Premiership leaders at Welford Road

Irish Mirror

Meet Elon’s siblings: A restaurateur, a filmmaker and a baby brother who split the family

As Elon Musk once again dominates the global news cycle with his Twitter takeover, the billionaire’s siblings – full, half and step – have been successfully pursuing their own passions against the backdrop of significant family drama, writes Sheila Flynn

The Independent UK

What might rising Covid cases in South Africa mean for the UK?

South Africa is seeing a wave of coronavirus infections linked to two new ‘sub-lineages’ of Omicron: BA.4 and BA.5

The Guardian - UK

Germany to invite India, Indonesia, Senegal, S Africa to G7 summit

Senegal, South Africa, India and Indonesia will be invited as guest countries to attend the G7 summit hosted by Germany in June , a German government spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters

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Kiwi defeats raise Bledisloe confidence

The Wallabies and All Blacks will meet in a mid-week Test in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup series, on a Thursday night at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium.

AAP

Jacob Zuma sought to hand state assets to allies, finds corruption report

Inquiry says South Africa’s ruling ANC ‘should be ashamed’ by alleged efforts to steal vast sums

The Guardian - UK

What Wayne Pivac learned for South Africa tour from the key Wales battles in Welsh rugby’s big game of the weekend

Ospreys v Scarlets had a lot more riding on it than Welsh derby bragging rights and a European Champions Cup spot - there are Wales places up for grabs, too

Wales Online

Protesting miners stop speech by South Africa's president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa abandoned his Workers’ Day speech in the northwestern city of Rustenburg after striking mineworkers stormed the stage

The Independent UK

South Africa's Aspen COVID-19 vaccine plant risks closure after no orders-executive

Africa's first COVID-19 vaccination plant, touted last year as a trailblazer for an under-vaccinated continent frustrated by sluggish Western handouts, risks shutting down after receiving not a single order, a company executive said on Saturday.

Reuters

What George North actually did in comeback game and the verdict on whether he should tour South Africa with Wales

He hadn't been on a rugby field for 371 days before Saturday

Wales Online

New Omicron variants can dodge infection antibodies but jabs helps, study suggests

The results of the study come amid a fresh Covid surge of infections in South Africa with experts warning a fresh wave of in the months ahead could be around the corner

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COVID's new Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection, study says

Two new sublineages of the Omicron coronavirus variant can dodge antibodies from earlier infection well enough to trigger a new wave, but are far less able to thrive in the blood of people vaccinated against COVID-19, South African scientists have found.

Asharq Al-Awsat

COVID's New Omicron Sub-lineages Can Dodge Immunity from Past Infection

The Conversation

Can Themba: South Africa's rebel journalist was a teacher at heart

Siphiwo Mahala is well known as a South African short story writer, novelist, playwright and literary organiser. He is also an academic. In fact, his most recent book is a product of his PhD thesis, titled Can Themba: The Making and Breaking of the Intellectual Tsotsi. Can Themba was a…

The Conversation

South Africa is proposing plans to manage diseases like COVID. Why they're flawed

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the South African government published “special regulations” to contain the spread of the disease. These actions were taken under special powers granted by the Disaster Management Act.

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Britain says Russian troll factory is spreading disinformation on social media

The British Foreign Office said on Sunday Russia is using a troll factory to spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine on social media and target politicians across a number of countries including Britain and South Africa.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Warriors will arrive back in Scotland a stronger all-round unit after South Africa tests, says Ryan Wilson

ON the pitch, results and performances have been disappointing, but Ryan Wilson insists that Glasgow Warriors will arrive back in Scotland tomorrow…

Leeds Live

Andrea Radrizzani sends pre-match message alongside Leeds United legend Lucas Radebe

The Leeds United owner Radrizzani and ex-Leeds United defender Radebe linked up in South Africa ahead of the Whites Saturday night clash against Manchester City

Reuters

India's UPL applies to flush toxic pesticides into South African sea

Indian agrochemicals manufacturer UPL Ltd has applied for permission to flush water contaminated by a toxic pesticides spill in South Africa's city of Durban directly into the sea or the sewerage system, the company said on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe; Music@Malling; Music x Museums

Sparks fly as the South African cellist Abel Selaocoe and Manchester Collective live on the edge – and as six composers respond to Bach’s Brandenburg concertos

Liverpool Echo

Nelson Mandela told Liverpool FC players he was a 'lifelong fan' during iconic tour

The South African leader met the Liverpool FC team a month after he became president

The Guardian - AU

Australia, we need to talk about politics: history beckons at this election, and keeping your head down just won’t do

At this pivotal moment, Australia must learn something from my home country of South Africa: there are times you dare not be silent

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