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The curious case of the South African ski resort that never was: how a 1970s land tussle with Lesotho shaped history

Topping out over 3,000 metres above sea level, the Drakensberg and Maluti mountains bordering South Africa and Lesotho are frequently covered in snow in winter. Back in 1975, German and South African investors planned to build a ski resort there.

The Conversation

Prince William has top-level meeting with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales will also give a major speech at the start of a two-day summit for United for Wildlife

Evening Standard

'Hardly Anything' Will Deter Israel's Gaza War: S.Africa Judge On ICJ Case

A leading South African judge said on Thursday that "hardly anything" will deter Israel's Gaza offensive, but Pretoria's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice remains vital to highlight the dire situation.

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South Africa’s 70,000kg rhino horn stockpile must be burnt to prevent illegal trading

Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new report by the EMS Foundation, a South African social justice and conservation organisation, advocates strongly against this practice. Ecologist and…

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South Africa's "devastating" Israel case

South African attorneys' presentation used recordings of Israeli officials calling for destruction of Gaza

Salon

Israel-Palestine conflict divides South African politicians – what their responses reveal about historical alliances

Hamas’ brazen and deadly attack on Israel on October 7 elicited varied responses within the South African political scene. These diverse reactions reflect the long history, since before democracy in 1994, of South African engagement with the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The conflict holds symbolic significance for many in the country.

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South African mining employs many and may only have decades left, report warns

South Africa’s overall mining profits slipped by more than $5 billion in the last financial year

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa's history

Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South African leaders who influenced the transition from the white minority apartheid regime to a society under a democratically elected government.

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South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate

Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with around 40% of Black South Africans unemployed.

Al Jazeera

African nations launch peace initiative to end war in Ukraine

Six African leaders plan to travel to Russia and Ukraine "as soon as is possible" to help find a resolution to the war, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

Radio France Internationale

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of African heads of state to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart have discussed “military cooperation” while meeting in Moscow

The Independent UK

South Africa's non-aligned position does not favour Russia, Ramaphosa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country's non-aligned position did not favour Russia over other states and reiterated its call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters

South African opposition protests Uganda's anti-LGBTQ bill

More than 200 protesters in South Africa have demonstrated at the Uganda High Commission against the anti-gay bill recently passed by Ugandan lawmakers

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South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,…

Reuters

Russia's warship with hypersonic missiles arrives for drills with S.Africa, China

Russia's flagship frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has arrived in the South African port of Richards Bay for exercises that will include China, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Love Island fans say same thing about Tanyel and Ekin-Su in striking Instagram pic

Love Island star Tanyel Revan is heading into the South African villa in a bid to find love and many believe she looks similar to Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

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Street traders in South Africa play a vital role: how their rights can be protected

The South African informal economy accounts for 17% of employment. Street trading is the largest. Street traders are scattered around the many corners of the country’s towns and cities. They sell a vast range of products.

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