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2016 Grand Bassam beach resort attack trial opens in Ivory Coast

In tonight's edition: The trial opens in Ivory Coast over the 2016 jihadist attack at the Grand Bassam beach resort outside Abidjan. Also, hundreds protest in South Africa against the upcoming release of Janusz Walus, the man who murdered anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993. Finally, there's heartbreak for Tunisia…

France 24

Janusz Walus and parole for prisoners serving life sentences in South Africa: the weaknesses of the court's decision

The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Now, almost 30 years later, the constitutional court has ruled that Walus (69) must be released on parole. The move has been met…

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Mandela grandson protests release of anti-apartheid leader Hani's killer

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday to protest against the release from prison of the man who killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993.

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South Africans protest pending release of Hani's killer

More than a thousand people have protested outside a prison in South Africa against the pending release of Janusz Walus, the convicted killer of anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani

The Independent UK

Racing to develop Africa’s next-gen vaccines before new pandemic

How scientists across Africa plan to use mRNA technology to fight diseases and tackle inequities in global health.

Al Jazeera

New bar in Partick to offer taste of South Africa with Bunnychow and Biltong

BRU, the latest culinary addition to a busy Dumbarton Road, has opened its doors to guests for the first time offering Scottish dishes inspired by South Africa.

Glasgow Live

Spate of pit bull attacks leaves 3 kids and mum dead in a fortnight amid calls to ban breed

A spate of horrific pit bull attacks across South Africa have left three kids and a mum dead this month, with over 132,000 people signing a nationwide petition calling for the dogs to be banned

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Kyle Sinckler set for month out with injury sustained in South Africa defeat

Bristol hope Sinckler can be back for the clash with Harlequins on December 27.

The Independent UK

Report finds South Africa's Ramaphosa violated oath of office

An independent panel appointed by the speaker of South Africa's parliament on Wednesday found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, findings that could lead to his eventual impeachment.

Reuters

COVID affected access to HIV treatment: the stories of migrant women in South Africa show how

South Africa has made massive strides in the fight against HIV. One of the country’s flagship interventions has been the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. Nevertheless, South Africa still has the world’s largest HIV epidemic. It’s estimated that 7.5 million people in the country have HIV. Women of…

The Conversation

South Africa's intelligence watchdog is failing civil society. How to restore its credibility

In October, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet committed to a range of reforms to the country’s intelligence services. He based these reforms on recommendations made by the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture.

The Conversation

‘Culture of exclusion’ keeps women of colour from top media jobs, report reveals

Analysis of media organisations and news stories shows underrepresentation across editorial leadership and coverage

The Guardian - UK

Senegal supporters rejoice as team go through to World Cup knockouts in Qatar

Senegal are through to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a sensational 2-1 victory over Ecuador. Also, lawyers are striking in Chad over a mass trial of detained anti-government protesters following deadly demonstrations in late October. And the convicted murderer of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani…

France 24

England have left it too late to sack Eddie Jones before World Cup, says South Africa’s Handre Pollard

A decision on the head coach’s future is due from the Rugby Football Union next month.

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When hosting mega-events like FIFA, cities market themselves at the expense of the most vulnerable

Few events capture the attention of the globe like the Men’s FIFA World Cup — in 2018, the event boasted a viewership of 3.5 billion people. Yet, despite the enormous popularity of the World Cup, host cities and countries invariably lose money on the event itself, with FIFA capturing most…

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Watch: Lioness, four cubs create ‘cutest traffic jam ever’

Recent footage captured in South Africa’s Kruger National Park shows a momma lion gracefully leading four cubs along a paved road while tourists in vehicles follow closely behind.

Reuters

Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Hani stabbed in prison

Janusz Walus, the killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani nearly three decades ago, was stabbed in prison and is receiving treatment, authorities said on Tuesday.

Belfast Live

Fermanagh man in tribute to cousin and best friend ahead of anniversary of death in South Africa

Former Fermanagh GAA player Shane O’Brien died in a car crash in December 2020

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South Africa's prisons are a breeding ground for the spread of TB. Our model shows how

South African prisons are famously overcrowded. Prison populations are believed to exceed capacity by an overall 33%, although that number jumps to over 200% at some facilities, according to recent reports.

The Conversation

White butterflies are filling Johannesburg's skies earlier than usual. Climate change is to blame

Each year around mid-summer, somewhere between December and mid-January, the skies of South Africa’s Gauteng province, including the city of Johannesburg, fill with small white butterflies. Some land in people’s gardens, allowing a closer look at the thin brown markings on their wings. Those markings give the butterflies their name:…

The Conversation

Violence against women is staggeringly high in South Africa - a different way of thinking about it is needed

South Africa has notoriously high levels of violence against women. The latest police figures show that 10,818 rape cases were reported in the first quarter of 2022. The country has among the highest rape incidence in the world.

Al Jazeera

Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader stabbed in prison

Gunman who killed Chris Hani in 1993 was attacked by another inmate after he was granted parole, authorities say.

The Conversation

Injectable HIV prevention drug shows promise: we worked out how much South Africa should pay for it

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention method. It is taken by people who are HIV negative, so that if they are unknowingly exposed to HIV, the drug will prevent the virus from infecting them.

Daily Mirror

Netherlands star "wanted to attack" Howard Webb over controversial World Cup decision

Howard Webb refereed the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa between Spain and the Netherlands, which saw 12 players booked and Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga sent off

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Warren Gatland warned off Wales job and England slammed for not getting him

The latest rugby news stories and headlines from Wales and beyond

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