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Scarlett Moffatt: Returning to I’m A Celeb camp was less ‘harmonious’

The former Gogglebox star won the 2016 series of the hit ITV reality show in the Australian jungle.

Evening Standard · Apr 4

'Wow!' The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for some South Africans

Gladys Khoza has regained her sight after a cataract surgery marathon in South Africa

The Independent UK · Apr 4

'One by one': Another US jet shot down by Iran, crashes into Hormuz; watch

An American A-10 Thunderbolt II jet crashed into the Strait of Hormuz shortly after an F-15E Strike Eagle was reportedly shot down over Iran. The Iranian embassy in South Africa shared footage, claiming "American fighter jets are being shot down one by one." The A-10's pilot was safely rescued, though…

The Times of India · Apr 4

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'When you were in caves ...': Iran taunts US over stone age threat; Hegseth's tweet gets 'war crime' context

Iran has sharply retorted to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "stone age" threats, highlighting Iran's ancient civilization and resilience. The Iranian embassy in South Africa countered that while Americans were "still in caves," Iran was inscribing human rights.

The Times of India · Apr 2

From Gemma Collins to Mo Farah: Meet the cast of I’m A Celebrity... South Africa

Meet the all-star class of 2026

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

Amelia Kerr shines in record New Zealand win after blazing 179 not out

Kerr’s superb unbeaten hundred helped New Zealand haul in South Africa’s 346/8 in Wellington with two balls to spare

The Independent UK · Apr 1

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South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 31

A South African politician goes snorkeling in a giant pothole to highlight city management failures

A veteran South African politician is campaigning for mayor of Johannesburg by snorkeling in a giant, water-filled trench

The Independent UK · Mar 31

‘Very special’ flag from 1947 royal tour in South Africa up for sale

Memorabilia given to a chauffeur are being sold by Catherine Southon’s Auctioneers and Valuers in Kent.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope is mapping previously invisible spaces between galaxies – and it’s found 60 new cosmic structures

Astronomers are uncovering previously hidden structures within some of the universe’s largest objects, known as galaxy clusters. Using the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, researchers have mapped faint, diffuse radio emissions, an imprint that reveals energy processes taking place in the vast spaces between galaxies when galaxy clusters…

The Conversation · Mar 31

Cicada COVID Variant Detected in UK as CDC Flags 'New Lineage' With Immune Evasion

The 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant, first identified in South Africa, has been detected in the UK. Learn about its spread, symptoms, and impact.

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

Scarlett Moffatt wants to give Ant and Dec a ‘big hug’ on return to I’m A Celeb

The 35-year-old former Gogglebox star, who was crowned Queen Of The Jungle in 2016, is re-entering the jungle for its all-stars series.

Evening Standard · Mar 30

Scarlett Moffatt hails ‘icon’ Gemma Collins ahead of I’m A Celebrity South Africa stint

Moffatt also said she was looking forward to reuniting with hosting duo Ant & Dec

The Independent UK · Mar 30

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Evening Standard · Mar 30

Covid Cicada variant: Everything we know

The strain, called BA.3.2, was first identified in South Africa in November 2024 and has now been detected in at least 23 countries.

The Independent UK · Mar 30

South Africa all-rounder puts county cricket deal at risk after leaving final mid-match to catch flight

Swanepoel was playing for the Lions against the Titans before leaving to catch his flight to England

The Conversation · Mar 30

Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar – our 6,000km ride shows what’s possible

Across much of Africa, motorcycles are not leisure vehicles. They are workhorses. They carry commuters, schoolchildren, goods, medicines and deliveries. For millions of people, they provide the most affordable and accessible form of transport, while also creating livelihoods for riders and small businesses.

The Conversation · Mar 30

Economic policy in South Africa neglects informal traders: 5 focus areas to support the sector

The informal economy is responsible for a large share of economic output across the continent. Yet economic policy is almost always designed for the formal economy and overlooks the informal economy.

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The Conversation · Mar 30

No need to sign up for gym: even small movements have health benefits – research

South Africa is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension increased by over 58% between 1997 and 2018.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Worcestershire overseas signing leaves one-day final early to catch flight to England

Beyers Swanepoel, Worcestershire’s new overseas signing, has arrived under a cloud after leaving a one-day final in South Africa early in order to catch his flight to England

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Springboks add key member of England staff ahead of Nations Championship meeting

Joe Lewis will take up a role as performance analyst with South Africa in June

FourFourTwo · Mar 30

FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony: Date, time, location and event plans as Mexico play host

As the tournament in North America looms, here's what to expect when it opens up

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Coronation Street star says she found confidence during I’m a Celebrity experience

‘I do tend to suffer from low self-esteem and without sounding big-headed, because people kept telling me they loved me and how down-to-earth I was,’ said the Coronation Street star

Evening Standard · Mar 29

Beverley Callard says I’m A Celebrity helped with her low self-esteem

The actress, 69, known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street will return to the jungle for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.

The Conversation · Mar 29

South Africa’s new parental leave policy is designed for equality – but it could do better

South Africa introduced a new amendment to the parental leave policy in October 2025. The aim was to provide equitable rights for all parents. Noreth Muller-Kluits, a disability researcher and social worker by training, examines the policy as it affects people living with disabilities. Her recent work includes formulating a…

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