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Beverley Callard says I’m A Celebrity helped with her low self-esteem

The actress, 69, known for playing Liz McDonald on Coronation Street will return to the jungle for ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… South Africa.

Evening Standard

South Africa’s new parental leave policy is designed for equality – but it could do better

South Africa introduced a new amendment to the parental leave policy in October 2025. The aim was to provide equitable rights for all parents. Noreth Muller-Kluits, a disability researcher and social worker by training, examines the policy as it affects people living with disabilities. Her recent work includes formulating a…

The Conversation

Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions

Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residents

The Guardian - UK

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Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

The Independent UK

Shocking Iran's X Post Targets Trump Over Epstein Scandal During War Tensions

Explore how Iran's embassy in South Africa uses strategic messaging to link West Asia tensions with the Epstein case, influencing global perceptions.

International Business Times UK

Nations Championship fixtures, schedule and dates

Everything you need to know ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition

The Independent UK

He fled apartheid South Africa at 26—then built a $13 billion Fortune 500 company. Here are his rules

Bergman developed a leadership philosophy that endured for his more than three decades at the helm of the company.

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France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

Radio France Internationale

‘The violence of racist tyranny’: African Guernica goes on display alongside Picasso masterpiece

Piece by late South African artist Dumile Feni is part of new series History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Does Rhyme

The Guardian - UK

How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

Times Pets

South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). Energy economist Roula Inglesi-Lotz describes the growing crisis in South Africa’s power system, where many municipalities can’t pay their…

The Conversation

Ten MLS Stars Facing High-Stakes Matches in March International Window

Over 150 MLS players will compete in the March international window ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Carbon capture in rural South Africa: projects show how fighting climate change can create rural jobs – research

Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in a place where they can’t escape and warm up the planet.

The Conversation

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption

South African prosecutors say anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers over alleged corruption and fraud tied to a police services contract

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Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

T20 series between South Africa and New Zealand highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with

The Guardian - UK

South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event

South Africa’s Venice pavilion left empty after Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘highly divisive’ tribute to Palestinian poet blocked

The Independent UK

The Lion King composer sues comedian for ‘mocking’ iconic chant

The Grammy-award-winning South African composer of the iconic chant that opens ‘The Lion King’ is suing a comedian, saying he's denigrated the “Circle of Life” song with an intentional mistranslation

The Conversation

South Africa needs R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at…

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Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Independent UK

Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home

South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San people after they were dug up many years ago and sent to Europe for research

Golf Monthly

How Far Have LIV Golfers Moved Up In The OWGR Since Points Were Introduced?

LIV Golf became eligible for world ranking points for the 2026 season, but how has it affected the players? Here are the details…

The Independent UK

Notorious apartheid police commander 'Prime Evil' testifies at South African hearing on killings

One of South Africa’s most notorious apartheid police commanders has testified at a new inquiry into the 1985 killing of four anti-apartheid activists in South Africa

The Conversation

Bad rural roads in South Africa aren’t just a technical problem – they block people’s rights: report

In many rural parts of South Africa, getting to a hospital, school or workplace depends on the condition of a gravel road. When that road collapses during rain or potholes make it impassable, the consequences are immediate: ambulances cannot reach patients, children miss school, workers lose income.

The Conversation

Striped mice survive harsh drought by slowing down and not getting stressed

For decades, ecologists lumped everything bad for animals under one word: stress. But what if animals don’t experience harsh environments as stressful at all? What if it is the opposite?

Cycling News

Beers and Nortje overhaul GC in finale to win men's Cape Epic, as Lill and Keller complete near total domination in women's race

Luca Schwarzbauer and Sam Gaze take most stage wins in men's race as Kate Courtney loses replacement partner midway through week in South Africa

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