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The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

France vs South Africa is a battle of the best — and one factor could give the Springboks the edge

A rematch of a colossal 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final could be the highlight of the rugby year

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Businessman who blew the whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal

A businessman who confessed to being a fixer who delivered bribes to South African government officials, lawmakers and others in a corruption scheme that enraged the nation has avoided jail time in a plea deal announced by state prosecutors

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

‘Bumbling old fool’: Confused Donald Trump rails against Communist South Africans in Miami, even allies raise eyebrows

He's getting more confused by the day.

We Got This Covered · Nov 6, 2025

South Africa investigates how 17 men were duped into joining mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war

The South African government says it will investigate how 17 of its citizens were tricked into fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war after they asked for help to escape the conflict in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Trump mixes up South America and South Africa during speech in Miami

President Donald Trump confused South America with South Africa during a speech to a business forum in Miami.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Xolo Maridueña Cast as Portgas D. Ace in Netflix's 'One Piece' Season 3

'Cobra Kai' actor Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in 'One Piece' Season 3, with production beginning later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

Can South Africa’s social grants help people make a better life? Research offers hope

There is now a growing global consensus that additional measures are needed to support the agency of social protection beneficiaries. Such support will strengthen their self-sustaining livelihoods and pathways that would accelerate social and economic improvements and participation in the labour market, and promote wider social and political stability.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025

Sex for money: South African study reveals the harm that ‘blessers’ can do to young women

A “blesser” is typically an older, relatively wealthier man who provides a younger woman with money, gifts, school fees or lifestyle access in exchange for a relationship that includes sex. Similar arrangements exist around the world, often called “sugar-daddy” relationships, but the South African version is closely tied to extreme…

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

Follow all the action from Iqbal Stadium

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025