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Multi-vehicle crash in South Africa leaves at least 21 dead

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The Independent UK · Sep 14

At least 21 dead after multi-vehicle crash in South Africa

The crash started with two minibus taxis colliding head-on, after which an SUV crashed into them, the Western Cape Mobility department said

The Independent UK · Sep 14

New England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role

Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Greatest Rivalry swagger showed South Africa will take some beating at World Cup

All Blacks were valiant in 3-1 series defeat but Springboks sent another warning to rest of the world in Baltimore

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

From townships to TikTok, South Africa's amapiano gets the world dancing

Amapiano dancers across South Africa are helping a sound born in the country's black townships reach audiences far beyond its borders – one viral challenge at a time. Short routines filmed in homes, schools and public spaces are spreading across social media, giving musicians another way to promote a genre…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13

Africa’s climate services need local detail and knowledge, say people who use the information

Across Africa, people are restoring and managing mangroves, grazing lands and urban green areas in the face of increasing threats from climate change. Increasingly they make decisions based on climate-related information supplied by governments, funders and researchers.

The Conversation · Sep 13

South Africa has good water laws but bad services. What’s stopping fair access

Water affects almost every part of daily life: drinking, sanitation, food production, health, jobs and the natural environment. Yet in South Africa, three million people don’t have clean running water, and 14 million have no flushing toilets.

The Conversation · Sep 13

India-Africa partnership holds immense potential for sustainable, industrial growth: Naveen Jindal

At the BRICS Summit, Naveen Jindal, a prominent industrialist, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their talks emphasized the importance of fostering economic ties and strategic investments, laying the groundwork for potential sustainable growth and industrial progress. With a goal of reaching USD 200 billion in India-Africa trade by…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

South Africa 43-28 New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – as it happened

Kurt-Lee Arendse scores from his own half to swing a 10-try thriller in Baltimore as South Africa win the series with New Zealand by three Tests to one.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks seal series against All Blacks in Baltimore

The Springboks sealed success with a 43-28 win in Baltimore

The Independent UK · Sep 12