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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

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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.

Al Jazeera

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

Al Jazeera

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.

RideApart

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

The Guardian - AU

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…

The Times of India

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...

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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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The Conversation

New discoveries: three tiny species added to South Africa’s spectacular marine life

South Africa’s marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here. The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents create a special environment that supports high levels of biodiversity. Over 13,000 marine species are currently known to live in these waters. About…

The Conversation

Namibia’s art scene has been built by unsung heroes – like queer artist Jo Rogge

A week after the opening of their solo exhibition So She Was Turned To a Pillar of Salt at The Project Room in Windhoek, Jo Rogge also facilitated a workshop for aspiring female artists at the gallery. Squeezing in a workshop in the few days they were in Namibia is…

Al Jazeera

How can India and others qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals?

What do India, Pakistan and the other teams need to do to seal a last-four spot? Al Jazeera breaks it down.

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t survive’: Malawians hit hard by South Africa’s crackdown on illegal migration

Many of those who sought work in South Africa have been deported back to a country in dire financial straits

The Times of India

Women's T20 World Cup points table: India, South Africa boost net run rates in wins

On Wednesday two teams boosted their chances of qualification at the Women's T20 World Cup and two others were sent packing. South Africa and India earned big net run rate (NRR) gains following their wins over Scotland and Sri Lanka respectively.

Al Jazeera

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

South American state ‘has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide’, it says in its filing.

The Conversation

Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa

The 125th anniversary of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 is marked on 11 October 2024. Also known as the South African War or the Second Boer War, the brutal conflict between the colonising forces of the British and the Boers (originally Dutch settlers, today known as Afrikaners) affected all cultural…

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