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Charlotte Edwards ‘couldn’t be happier’ with England’s World Cup preparations

England will take on South Africa on Friday in Guwahati.

The Independent UK

Embeth Davidtz on Matilda, trauma and her haunting new film: ‘I was a child, so I absorbed the bigotry and violence around me’

INTERVIEW: The ‘Schindler’s List’ actor has stepped behind the camera for a sensational new film that carries echoes of her own childhood growing up in South Africa amid apartheid. She speaks to Adam White about confronting racism head-on, her ‘semi-retirement’ from acting, and the Nineties kids who still adore Miss…

The Independent UK

Who was Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa? Diplomat Plunges From Paris Hotel's 22nd Floor After Sending 'Worrying' Message To His Wife

South African ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead outside Paris Hyatt hotel after sending worrying message to wife; French authorities investigate diplomat's death.

International Business Times UK

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South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead in Paris

Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, known as Nathi Mthethwa, had been reported missing on Monday evening

The Independent UK

Museum in a box: on the road with South Africa’s heritage

Museums are usually in cities. So, where transport is poor and it’s expensive to travel, many people can’t visit them. We decided to experiment with a way of getting around the problem: we built a travelling museum.

The Conversation

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel.

Euronews

Will the G20 listen to its own advisors? 4 urgent steps on climate change

The world’s 20 most powerful economies, the G20 – currently led by South Africa – face mounting pressure to slash greenhouse gas emissions and help nations adapt to climate change. Economist and international affairs specialist Gaylor Montmasson-Clair co-heads the think-and-do tank Southern Transitions and also co-chairs the G20’s Think 20.…

The Conversation

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Nigeria handed fresh twist in World Cup qualification battle as South Africa issue statement after punishment

South Africa have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying win over Lesotho

Evening Standard

Nigeria's World Cup qualifying hopes boosted as South Africa slapped with points deduction

Bafana Bafana have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying win over Lesotho

Evening Standard

Jack Spence obituary

Authority on politics in South Africa whose advice helped guide the country from apartheid to democracy

The Guardian - UK

Helen Zille: will competence, courage and a dose of arrogance be enough to get her elected as Johannesburg’s mayor?

Love her or loathe her, it is hard to deny that Helen Zille is one of the most remarkable politicians South Africa’s democracy has yet seen. Remarkable because she has served in so many high-profile public roles – as mayor of Cape Town, premier of the Western Cape province, leader…

The Conversation

Africa’s borrowing costs are too high: the G20’s missed opportunity to reform rating agencies

One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an illusive perception of high risk in developing…

The Conversation

Rain, schedule and flights conspire against Skelton

Will Skelton says he wanted to play in Australia's Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand, but a series of logistical hurdles denied him the chance.

AAP

Women’s Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?

Who were the individual standouts of a transformative tournament for the women’s game?

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South Africa v Argentina live: Springboks thrash Pumas behind record Feinberg-Mngomezulu display in Rugby Championship

South Africa 67-30 Argentina: A crazy game in Durban saw the Springboks notch nine tries to leave the Rugby Championship title within their grasp and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a Springbok record 37 points

The Independent UK

Is South Africa vs Argentina on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby Championship clash

The Guardian - US

Meet the 75-year-old powerlifter headed to the world championships

Kate Evert started working out to appease her kids. Now, she’s confident in her strength and ability

Evening Standard

'I thought I wouldn’t get out alive': Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page recalls harrowing kidnapping in South Africa

The actress says she was held hostage for 90 minutes by a taxi driver who threatened to strip her and take nude photos during a 2004 shoot

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Love Actually star Joanna Page says she was held hostage by taxi driver and told to strip while filming BBC series

Welsh actor was in South Africa filming ‘To the Ends of the Earth’ when alleged incident occurred

International Business Times

New Screening Campaign Uses Technology to Transform Cancer Care for Underserved Women

Designed with user accessibility in mindhe app offers voice input, offline access, and will provide guidance to nearby screening facilities once the maps are added.

The Independent UK

Experts share top champagnes and sparkling wines to buy in the supermarket

From award-winning Aldi to Co-op bottles of fizz, these are the bargain bottles to try

The Conversation

Graduated, now what? Survey of young Africans shows degrees don’t always land them a job

Study hard, get your degree, and then step confidently into a stable, well-paid job. That’s long been the assumption about how to secure a livelihood: in neat, predictable stages. But it is increasingly out of touch with reality. Secure jobs are no longer guaranteed after obtaining a tertiary qualification.

International Business Times UK

Did the Rapture Of Christians Happen? Here's What The Scriptures Say To Watch Out For

The prediction gained traction thanks to South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who said that Jesus appeared to him in a dream in 2018 and revealed that the Rapture would happen on that date.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's Dad Errol in Shocking Scandal as Stepchildren Accuse Him of Long-Term Sexual Abuse

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has denied allegations of sexually abusing five children and stepchildren in both South Africa and California. The explosive claims shed light on the Musk family's long-standing estrangement.

The Conversation

South Africa’s rooibos tea: can it improve digestion?

Rooibos tea, a caffeine-free drink made from the leaves of a shrub indigenous to South Africa, is part of the country’s heritage.

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