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The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

Wright rallies as Aussie surfers advance at J-Bay

Three Australian women are through to the quarter-finals of the WSL event in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, with two Aussies in the men's round of 16.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks

Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of enhanced fire danger. Mid-July is typically…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2025

Devil worship, muti and murder: what’s behind the growth of occult gangs in South Africa?

Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply rooted and contribute to ongoing violence, drug trafficking and territorial conflict.

The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025

High stakes in J-Bay as World Surf League Finals loom

Molly Picklum will wear the rankings leader's yellow jersey at J-Bay, but a number of Australians need to go deep in South Africa ahead of the WSL Finals.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

New clues from 2 million-year-old tooth enamel tell us more about an ancient relative of humans

For nearly a century, scientists have been puzzling over fossils from a strange and robust-looking distant relative of early humans: Paranthropus robustus. It walked upright, and was built for heavy chewing with relatively massive jaws, and huge teeth with thick dental enamel. It’s thought to have lived between 2.25 million…

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025

Sacred sites in South Africa can protect natural heritage and culture: here’s how

Nature isn’t confined to officially protected areas. A lot can be done to conserve biodiversity in other places too. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity agreed in 2018 on the idea of “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECMs). These are geographically defined areas which can be managed in ways…

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025

How to watch South Africa vs Zimbabwe on ICC TV (it's free) - South Africa wrap-up innings victory

South Africa claim dominant win over Zimbabwe. Here's how to watch highlights of South Africa vs Zimbabwe on ICC TV for free.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8, 2025

Trump’s new tariffs: Who is hit, what’s next, how is the world responding?

Trump sent tariff letters to 14 countries including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Bangladesh.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025