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South Africa beat England by three wickets in Women’s Cricket World Cup – as it happened

Brilliant all-round performance by South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp dooms England to a third successive World Cup defeat in a thriller at Mount Maunganui.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby evening headlines as Sexton tips England to beat France and Shane Williams names six Wales stars who've made 'huge strides'

Here is your up-to-the-minute rugby news on the evening of Sunday March 13

Wales Online

'I'm afraid I'll get shot if I go back home': Single dad-of-two says he fears for his life after asylum claim rejected

Eugene Calitz has been trying to win asylum for four years but he's been told to simply 'wait' for further notice of his removal back to South Africa

Wales Online

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Wales, Ireland and Scotland warned they'll never win Six Nations again if South Africa join

Talk was raised again about the world champion Springboks coming on board after Italy went down to a 36th straight defeat

Wales Online

Kate Cross urges England to stick with the plan ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with South Africa

England sit sixth in the eight-nation group stage after losing both games so far

The Independent UK

Egypt, 7 Other Countries Request Equitable Distribution of Vaccines, Drugs

Egypt, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand have urged the international community to promote the equitable distribution of vaccines and medicines across the world. This came in a joint statement issued during the activities of the 49th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Egypt’s Permanent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How drug companies are sidestepping the WHO's technology transfer hub in Africa

Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced on 7 March 2022 that it would develop a site in Kenya to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines. The company holds much of the key intellectual property relating to the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. Due to their higher efficacy, mRNA vaccines are the preferred option in developed countries.…

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'Stressed, fatigued' Shakib now declares availability for South Africa tour

Following his poor show against Afghanistan, the 34-year-old had said he felt like a "passenger" and had initially pulled out of the tour

The Hindu

S.Africa suspends Comair's air operator certificate - transport ministry

South Africa has suspended the air operator certificate for Comair as a precautionary measure for 24 hours, effectively grounding its fleet and affecting passengers using low-cost airline Kulula as well as British Airways flights, the transport ministry said on Saturday.

Reuters

Why some African nations continue to support Russia

The number of African countries that abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine came as a surprise to some. But it follows a certain logic based on recent and historical precedent, says analyst Aanu Adeoye.

Radio France Internationale

Scots scientist who studied mating monkeys now helping women find perfect match

Dr Mairi Macleod's PhD in Mating Strategies sent her to South Africa to observe samongo monkeys when she was a young student.

Daily Record

This country has the best Wordle score in the world

And no, it’s not the UK

The Independent UK

History may explain South Africa's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

South Africa abstained in a vote in the United Nations General Assembly on the resolution condemning the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, and demanding their withdrawal.

The Conversation

Women's World Cup: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pacer Shabnim Ismail snared two wickets in a nerve-racking final over to seal a thrilling six-run win for South Africa over Pakistan in a league stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Friday.

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‘A necessary war’: reporting on the Ukraine ‘disagreement’ outside the west

Venezuela says Putin is a victim, China blames the US, and a South African pundit calls out western hypocrisy

Reuters

Ramaphosa says South Africa has been asked to mediate Russia-Ukraine

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday South Africa had been asked to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and that he had told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call it should be settled through negotiations.

Reuters

S.African President Ramaphosa appoints new chief justice

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed experienced jurist Raymond Zondo as the country's new chief justice effective April 1, the presidency said in a statement on Thursday following a public selection process.

The Conversation

COVID: a two-year journey through lockdowns, lives lost and life-saving research

It’s been two years since the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and its disease, COVID-19 were declared a global public health emergency. During this period, there have been over 433 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including over 6 million deaths, reported to the World Health Organization. The pandemic changed life across the…

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Wins, missteps and lessons: African experts reflect on two years of COVID response

On 11 March 2020, just months after the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was first identified in China, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern. Over the next two years COVID-19 would go on to infect nearly half a billion people, killing over 6 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Africa Most Unequal Country In the World, Says Report

South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a determining factor in a society where 10 percent of the population owns more than 80 percent of the wealth, a World Bank report said Wednesday. "South Africa...

France 24

War in Ukraine: South Africa warns of fallout from inflation

In tonight's edition: As commodity prices spike because of the war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns that the country might face fallout from inflation of food and oil prices, but that the conflict could also lead to a boost in the country's export revenue. Plus, there are warnings…

ABC News

Josh Frydenberg says Omicron is 75 per cent less severe than Delta and other COVID variants. Is that correct?

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the Omicron variant is 75 per cent less severe than other novel coronavirus variants. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Hindu

Bengaluru among top Indian source markets for South Africa tourism

With 9% of total Indian visitors to South Africa travelling from Bengaluru, the city is among the top three source markets for South African Tourism in India. A majority of people travel for leisure (47%) while 43% travel for business and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). The data was…

The Conversation

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

The Conversation

What the Zulu kingship judgment tells us about the future of South African customary law

Following the death of AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini on 12 March 2021 in South Africa, the royal family convened on 24 March 2021 and appointed Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu as regent. Although the king’s third wife, she was his great wife – a royal consort who, by Zulu law, births…

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