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Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England crash out to Windies, Aussies to face S Africa

South Africa will be Australia's opposition in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after West Indies punished England's sloppy catching by knocking them out.

AAP

Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update

Mitchell has not played this season and could miss out on Steve Borthwick’s squad, which is named on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza

A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the…

The National (Scotland)

Ray McCauley, the bodybuilder turned pastor who introduced the prosperity gospel to a new South Africa

News of the passing of South African pastor Ray McCauley on 8 October was met by a flood of tributes from across the spectrum of society, from President Cyril Ramaphosa to everyday worshippers at the Rhema Bible Church. McCauley established the influential church in 1985. It has since attracted a…

The Conversation

South Africa’s 36.1% electricity price hike for 2025: why the power utility Eskom’s request is unrealistic

South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a 11.8% price increase in 2026 and an 9.1% increase in 2027. Steven Mathetsa teaches and researches sustainable energy systems at the University of…

The Conversation

Lauren James returns to Lionesses squad as Euro 2025 preparation continues

James and Lotte Wubben-Moy both return for England after missing the summer qualifiers, while Lucy Parker is recalled for the first time in a year

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Chelsea star Lauren James back in England squad and set for Lionesses return after six-month absence

James called up by Sarina Wiegman for October friendlies against Germany and South Africa

Evening Standard

South Africa’s unity government won’t dent poverty and inequality if it follows the same old policies – sociologist

A recent poll by the Social Research Foundation, a think thank, found that 60% of South Africans thought the government of national unity was working well. It also reported that support for the unity government’s anchor political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), had risen…

The Conversation

England face key questions and selection dilemmas ahead of squad announcement

The Lionesses face Germany and South Africa this month ahead of Euro 2025 next summer

The Independent UK

Milisuthando review – a life haunted by, and isolated from, the horrors of apartheid

As a child, Milisuthando Bongela was unaware of white-supremacist South Africa, only to later wake up to the realities of a racialised political system

The Guardian - UK

Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms

Tito Mboweni, former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Labour was arguably one of the country’s most consequential economic policymakers and drove several significant economic reforms.

The Conversation

The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician

It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense.

The Conversation

Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?

The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.

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Radio France Internationale

Zimbabwe reports first two mpox cases, after Zambia week before

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, days after Zambia reported its first case. The cases, whose variants have not been identified, were detected in people who were from or had travelled to Tanzania and South Africa.

Al Jazeera

The world’s oldest termite colony holds secrets – to the past and future

The discovery of a 34,000-year-old mound in South Africa sheds light on the insects’ role in combating climate change

RideApart

This African EV Startup Is Crazy About Solar, and Wants To Prove a Point

Kenyan EV startup Roam Electric is out to prove that solar power is the future with a 3,700 adventure from Nairobi to South Africa.

The Guardian - AU

How Australia’s political parties have split over Israel and Gaza

It’s been a year of division from Labor, the Coalition and the Greens in their response to the 7 October attacks by Hamas and Israel’s retaliation. Here’s a timeline

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The Times of India

South Africa crush Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Women's T20 World Cup

DUBAI: Tazmin Brits top-scored with 42 as South Africa crushed Bangladesh by seven wickets in their Group B match of the women's T20 World Cup on Saturday.

The Times of India

'Main physio ko bol raha tha ... ': Rishabh Pant narrates the story of his fake injury in T20 World Cup final against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Mind games in cricket are a crucial psychological aspect of the sport, where players and teams try to unsettle their opponents, gain a mental edge, and influence their decision-making or performance. While cricket is a physical game, the mental battles on the field can often determine the outcome…

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South African President Cleared Of Criminal Charges In Cash Scandal

South African President Ramaphosa cleared of criminal charges in hidden cash scandal at his ranch involving 0,000 in U.S. banknotes. Allegations of kidn...

Al Jazeera

The South African anti-apartheid cathedral that’s now a pro-Palestine hub

As Israel’s war on Gaza enters a second year, weekly vigils at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town call for peace.

The Times of India

Padmanabh Singh, South Africa's Lance Watson shine as Team Jaipur win Sawai Man Guard Polo Cup

JAIPUR: Team Jaipur USPA edged past Carysil Polo by a wafer-thin margin of 8-7 to emerge champions in the Sawai Man Guard Cup (6 Goals) at the Rajasthan Polo Club ground here recently.

The Independent UK

After a 2-year investigation, South African president won't be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

Prosecutors say South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was revealed more than two years ago and triggered an investigation by a special police unit

Radio France Internationale

Prosecutors drop criminal complaint against South Africa's Ramaphosa

South Africa's prosecuting authority has said it will not pursue a complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa of money laundering and corruption related to the 2020 theft of US dollars from his farmhouse.

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