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Marikana massacre: South Africa needs to build a society that's decent and doesn't humiliate people

On 16 August mine workers, activists and no doubt a few politicians will gather on the now infamous rock outcrop near the former Lonmin Platinum mine in Marikana, North West province, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Marikana massacre. This was the most lethal use of force by the…

The Conversation

Andrew Koji almost gave up on acting. Now the 'Bullet Train' and 'Warrior' star is leaving his mark

It's evening in Cape Town, South Africa, as Andrew Koji peers into his video chat screen after a long day of work on the set of his HBO Max action drama series "Warrior." Upbeat nevertheless, the British actor catches a glimpse of himself, nearly does a double take and laughs.…

Los Angeles Times

Tommy Reffell silenced the Jac Morgan outcry but it's not over yet

He had a superb season but his situation with Wales changed quickly and not for the better

Wales Online

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11 England stars to earn up to £400,000 as they sign up for South Africa T20 league

30 marquee stars have signed up for the new South Africa T20 league, and the top players are reportedly set to earn a whopping $500,000 (£400,000)

Daily Mirror

S.Africa negotiates deal with EU to clear citrus blockage at ports

South Africa has negotiated a settlement with the European Union to clear hundreds of shipping containers of citrus fruit stuck in EU ports, the South African government said on Thursday.

Reuters

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney 'signs up to I'm A Celebrity All Stars'

Dean Gaffney is reportedly going to give I'm A Celebrity another bash by joining other legends of the show for an all-star series being filmed in South Africa

Daily Mirror

Flipper traces reveal the presence of ancient seals on South Africa's coast

The world’s largest and heaviest living carnivore is not a big cat, a bear or a wolf: it’s the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina). Bulls of this species can be 5 metres long and can weigh up to 3,500kg. The Cape fur seal, meanwhile, can grow to 3.9 metres and…

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Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa? A good, and necessary, next step

There’s been outrage from some quarters in South Africa about reports that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also generate their own power.

The Conversation

South Africa's proposed electricity industry reform: lost in translation?

South Africa’s ruling party recently proposed establishing a second state-owned power company. The purpose is to offset the “grave strategic risk” of relying on Eskom, the country’s monolithic state-owned utility.

The Conversation

Brendon McCullum’s revolution trickles down to county game as England hopefuls seek to replicate senior stars

The most overt statement of Brendon McCullum’s style on the first day of the Lions tour match against South Africa came in his choice of trousers: white jeans. He is almost certainly the first England coach to don them.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh weather: Scorching capital set to be hotter than Johannesburg

Edinburgh is set to see an absolutely scorching day tomorrow. With the weather predicted to climb to 28 degrees, the capital will be hotter than parts of South Africa

Edinburgh Live

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MIT researchers create test to predict COVID immunity, Harvard scientists develop test for both virus and antibodies

Tribune News Service

Horrific rape case raises South Africa ghosts

PRETORIA, South Africa — The gang rape of eight women — allegedly by illegal miners — has transfixed South Africa and encapsulated numerous evils plaguing this society all at once.

Los Angeles Times

Cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash aged 73

Koertzen became an umpire in 1981 and made his debut as an international umpire in 1992 during India's historic tour of South Africa.

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Evening Standard

Leaner Ollie Robinson makes case for England Test team as Craig Overton also impresses in England Lions match

Watching the Lions take on the tourists at Canterbury, England coach Brendon McCullum was treated to impressive performances from the returning Ollie Robinson and Craig Overton, who is also in the squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa.

The Guardian - UK

‘A legend’: cricket mourns death of ex-umpire Rudi Koertzen in car crash

The cricket world has been paying tribute to Rudi Koerzten, the South African umpire, after he died in a car crash aged 73

Radio France Internationale

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is due to wrap in Rwanda.

The Independent UK

Rudi Koertzen: Tributes pour in for former umpire following death aged 73

The respected official, who took charge of more than 100 Test matches, was involved in a road traffic collision in his native South Africa

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The Independent UK

British mother-of-four killed ‘in shooting accident’ on South African holiday

Fatima Issa’s brother has paid tribute to his loved one after sudden death overseas

Daily Mirror

South Africa pay tribute to Rudi Koertzen after legendary umpire dies in car accident

Legendary umpire Rudi Koertzen has tragically passed away in a car accident along with three other people, and South Africa are wearing black armbands in his honour

Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson given chance to stake claim for England Test return against South Africa in Lions warm-up match

Ollie Robinson has a chance this week to stake a claim for a Test recall midway through a year of frustration when he turns out for England Lions against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo to continue his three-nation tour of Africa

The Conversation

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

The Guardian - UK

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

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