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Long list of unfinished business mars South Africa's Freedom Day

On 27 April 1994, South Africans from all walks of life voted in the first democratic elections. This was after many years of disenfranchisement of black people in South Africa. This day therefore marked an important democratic breakthrough in the history of the country.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: Five things that might change on the hellsite

Elon Musk – South Africa born billionaire, dude who’s building the internet in space, meme lord, and promoter of Ponzi schemes like Dogecoin – has finally done what he’s been talking about for a few weeks. A hostile takeover of Twitter.

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Train Converted into Boutique Hotel in Heart of South African Savanna

From their carriage on the bridge, in the heart of the Kruger National Park, a national reserve in South Africa, visitors can spot baboons weave their way, a hippo wades in the river below, while a lone leopard prowls, sniffing for an antelope to make its dinner.

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The aggressive, confrontational 'pain in the backside' now tipped to play for Wales in South Africa

He's in form and starting to impress a number of people with his combative displays

Wales Online

South Africa legend Graeme Smith cleared of racism and slams "baseless allegations"

South Africa legend Graeme Smith, who was the former CSA director of cricket, has been cleared of racism by two independent arbitrators after allegations were levelled at him

Daily Mirror

Rugby evening headlines as Dai Young admits 'nightmare' has unfolded and Wales star back from broken face

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Monday, April 25

Wales Online

Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno…

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Democracy loses its glow for South Africans amid persistent inequality

South Africans believed that the introduction of democracy in 1994 would transform their lives for the better through equality of opportunities. This hasn’t happened.

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Pressure groups offer the best hope for South Africa's democracy

South Africans have learnt that democracy isn’t simply a destination that they reached with the formal end of apartheid on 27 April 1994. It is also a lifelong quest to keep up the pressure against corruption, and on elected representatives to deliver on their promises.

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Silverton Siege review – sensational apartheid-era standoff gets Hollywood treatment

Cliches and contrivances relegate a key incident in South African history to routine Tinseltown-style fodder

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In South Africa, a lighter, brighter chicken curry

In Cape Town, South Africa, a vibrant chicken and vegetable curry turns the idea of curry on its head

The Independent UK

Montagu Country Hotel review: the Art Deco hotel not to miss on a South Africa road trip

A review of the Montagu Country Hotel in Montagu, South Africa including the style, food, things to do and the best sightseeing to enjoy in Montagu such as Route 62

Daily Mirror

Emotional farewell for 'brave' police diver who drowned in S.African floods

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Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg killed after car struck by teenage driver

Pedrie Wannenburg, a former South Africa rugby player, died after his car was struck by a teenage driver who was fleeing from police outside Houston

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Fresh signs of mosquito insecticide resistance in South Africa

Most South Africans aren’t worried about malaria even though the disease is endemic in the country. Four of the country’s nine provinces carry malaria risk while 10% of the population is at risk of contracting malaria.

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Malaria elimination: South Africa needs to regroup and refocus to get there

In recent years South Africa has made significant progress in its effort to eliminate malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as one of the countries that has the potential to eliminate the disease in the near future.

The Guardian - UK

After the relentless rain, South Africa sounds the alarm on the climate crisis

Many are still missing after this month’s floods. Extreme weather is becoming more frequent, and it can be devastating

The Times of India

India to play five-match T20I home series against South Africa from June 9

MUMBAI: India will play a five-match T20 International series against South Africa at home less than a fortnight after the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League, with the opening match scheduled in New Delhi on June 9.

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South Africa confirm T20 tour of India for June

South Africa will take on their hosts in the tour opener in Delhi on June 9, before further matches in Cuttack, Vizag, Rajkot and Bengaluru, ending on June 19

Daily Mirror

Ex-South Africa star Pedrie Wannenburg dies as his car is struck by teen fleeing police

Pedrie Wannenburg—who represented South Africa on 20 occasions between 2002 and 2007—was killed in Texas following a tragic car accident, while his son was taken to hospital for surgery

Nottingham Post

Newark pub teams up with South African chef to bring 'unique' grill to town

'I cannot stress enough how good Chef Barnes is'

The Guardian - UK

World weatherwatch: floods in South Africa, landslides in India and snowstorms in US

Severe weather causes thousands to be displaced in SA and India, and record snow in north-eastern US

The Independent UK

Russia's standing in G-20 not threatened by Ukraine invasion

Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's membership in the Group of 20 remains firmly intact

The Hindu

Postal ballot facility for NRIs being contemplated: Chief Election Commissioner

CEC holds meet in South Africa, Mauritius

The Times of India

Winning the World Cup just a matter of time: Jhulan Goswami

KOLKATA: Jhulan Goswami's cupboard is full of trophies, apart from the ICC World Cup and the India pacer said she will always miss it. It was a case of so-near-yet-so-far for Goswami, who missed out in spite of being within touching distance. In 2017, India lost the final to England…

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