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Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you

The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.

WEKU

Russian Antarctic vessel docks in South Africa as green groups protest

A Russian research vessel which has been prospecting for oil and natural gas in the Antarctic docked in South Africa on Saturday following protests by green campaigners who say its operations in the region violate a treaty banning mineral exploration.

Reuters

Indian women's hockey team goes down 1-3 to Netherlands

CAPE TOWN: Salima Tete scored the only goal for India in the 50th minute as they went down to world No.1 Netherlands 1-3 in their second friendly hockey tie at the picturesque Cape Town on Thursday.

The Times of India

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South Africa's power cuts leave fruit farmers in despair

On the cusp of harvesting this season's first fruit, South African deciduous farmer Heinie du Toit frets as the worst power cuts on record threaten to take the shine off his apple and pear crop destined for foreign markets.

Reuters

Pressure on Diamonds for World Cup as New Zealand discover a gem in Grace Nweke

The Quad series confirmed Australia are favourites for July’s World Cup, England are a hot mess and New Zealand have a diamond of their own in goal shooter Grace Nweke

The Guardian - AU

Best holiday deals from Cardiff Airport in July and August 2023 from Majorca to Crete

See our guide to some of the cheapest and best deals for July and August 2023 flying from Cardiff Airport - handy if you're thinking of booking a last minute getaway

Wales Online

Wood inspires Diamonds to Quad win over NZ

Holders Australia have reached the final of the Netball Quad Series, defeating world champions New Zealand 59-57 in Cape Town.

AAP

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Indian women's hockey team holds South Africa to a 2-2 draw

CAPE TOWN: The Indian women's hockey team remained unbeaten on their South Africa tour thus far, registering a 2-2 draw against the hosts in its fourth match here on Sunday.

The Times of India

UN peacekeepers discover mass graves in Ituri province

In tonight's edition: More attacks are blamed on the CODECO militia group in eastern DR Congo, as mass graves are found by UN peacekeepers in Ituri province. Also, we see how a groundbreaking study in Niger that has more than halved the number of women bleeding to death in childbirth…

France 24

Love Island bosses warned over dates due to 'dangerous' seals attacking in South Africa

Love Island bosses planning dates for this year's cohort have to keep one thing in mind - brain damaged seals which have been causing terror on the beaches of Cape Town

Daily Mirror

India women's hockey team crushes South Africa 7-0

CAPE TOWN: Indian women's hockey team registered another big win on the tour of South Africa, crushing the hosts 7-0 in the second match, with stalwart Rani, returning after a long injury lay-off, scoring her second goal in the series.

The Times of India

Rani Rampal scores on comeback as India thrash South Africa 5-1

CAPE TOWN: Rani Rampal made an impressive comeback to the national side with a goal to her name as India crushed South Africa 5-1 in the first Test of the four-match series here.

The Times of India

Extreme swimmer Lewis Pugh: ‘The polar regions are the ground zero of the climate crisis’

By braving some of the most forbidding waters on the planet, Lewis Pugh uses his unique brand of ‘Speedo diplomacy’ to draw the attention of the world’s leaders to the devastating effects of global warming

The Guardian - UK

Love Island bosses 'panic buying' essentials for Villa after shipment goes missing at sea

A cargo ship containing personalised water bottles and suitcases failed to dock in Cape Town.

Daily Record

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Actress bitten 6 times in 'Jaws-style' seal attack as horrified beachgoers look on

Loulou Taylor was one of the victims of a seal attack in Cape Town, South Africa. She took to Instagram to show her bandaged fingers after she got into trouble in the water

WEKU

How a scrappy African startup could forever change the world of vaccines

Afrigen is the linchpin of global project to use mRNA technology to empower low-resource countries to make their own vaccines against killer diseases from TB to HIV. What will it take to succeed?

The Times of India

Former South Africa white-ball specialist Farhaan Behardien calls it a day

CAPE TOWN: South African white-ball specialist and former T20I skipper Farhaan Behardien announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

ABC News

The biggest moments from South Africa vs Australia Test series in the past decade

The Ashes may be the greatest, but in terms of consistent quality and drama, it's hard to go past South Africa as the best rivalry in Australian men's cricket of late, writes Jon Healy.

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Inside South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings: 'All we want is a place to call home'

Compelling photos capture the lives of occupiers who say gentrification and a lack of affordable housing in Cape Town have left them no choice but to reclaim space in a city that's squeezing them out.

Daily Mirror

Amazing places in South Africa as holidays become cheaper than ever for Brits

Visitors to South Africa have plenty of big, cultural cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town to get stuck into, as well as fames wildlife parks such as Kruger

InsideEVs

Cape Town-Based Darrvin Presents The Rove Electric Mountain Bike

South African e-bike company Darrvin presents the Rove electric mountain bike, decked out in Bafang, SRAM, and RockShox components.

Belfast Live

Meet the South African husband and wife duo who left the film industry for Fermanagh

Husband and wife duo George Brain and Gigi Potter left behind the life of creating sets for sci-fi films

The Times of India

David Warner's manager claims that ball-tampering was encouraged much before Cape Town Test by CA executives

NEW DELHI: In a shocking revelation, David Warner's manager James Erskine has blamed Cricket Australia executives for encouraging the Australian cricket team to cheat in Hobart, 2016 much before the sandpaper gate scandal which broke out in the Cape Town Test in 2018.

ABC News

David Warner's manager claims Cricket Australia approved ball-tampering plans well ahead of Cape Town scandal

David Warner's manager alleges Cricket Australia officials gave players permission to tamper with the ball some 16 months before the 2018 Cape Town scandal.

AAP

'Quadzilla' Trae Williams in rugby recall

Former 100m sprint talent Trae Williams will return to Australia's rugby sevens side after a two-year absence for the World Series event in Cape Town.

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