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Rape is endemic in South Africa. Why the ANC government keeps missing the mark

Rape in South Africa is systemic and endemic. The country’s annual police crime statistics confirm this. There were 42,289 rapes reported in 2019/2020, as well as 7,749 sexual assaults. This translates into about 115 rapes a day.

The Conversation

The hugely gifted Welsh rugby talents vying to be World Cup bolters exactly 400 days from 2023 tournament in France

At least one outsider always emerges to make cut for biggest rugby event - and there are lots looking to catch Wayne Pivac's eye this time

Wales Online

South Africa reports first death causally linked to COVID vaccine

South Africa's health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson Johnson's (JJ) COVID-19 vaccine, the first time such a direct link has been made in the country.

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Racism in South Africa: why the ANC has failed to dismantle patterns of white privilege

One of the sources of social discontent in post-apartheid South Africa is the legacy of white racism. This toxic legacy is evident in racialised poverty and inequality.

The Conversation

Why 'political will' isn't the magic bullet that can fix South Africa's energy crisis

South Africans gave a warm welcome to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent announcement about a “set of actions” to respond to the energy crisis in the country.

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On this day in 2008: Kevin Pietersen named England Test and one-day captain

The South Africa-born batter made a bright start but lasted just five months in the roles.

The Independent UK

Govers powers Kookas to third Games win

Blake Govers has reminded the hockey world of his drag flicking prowess to seal a 3-0 Commonwealth Games victory over South Africa at Birmingham University.

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South Africa needs stronger security in place to stop the sabotage of its power supply

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently outlined plans to solve the country’s devastating electricity supply crisis. But he didn’t mention the country’s ability to protect its energy infrastructure as a prerequisite to any solution.

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BCCI announces schedule for white-ball home series against Australia and South Africa

NEW DELHI: Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Meet the Irishman who oversaw Rangers' Champions League defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise

Limerick man Chris O'Loughlin has held the title of Sporting Director at Union Saint-Gilloise since 2019 and the Belgian club are on the rise

Irish Mirror

Artisanal gold mining in South Africa is out of control. Mistakes that got it here

Illegal and unregulated artisanal gold mining on the Witwatersrand Basin, located south of South Africa’s Gauteng province, is an increasing threat to community, industrial and state security. Reports on turf wars between rival gangs, or shootouts between illegal miners and security officers are commonplace.

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Look on the braai side! How to host your own South African barbecue

Boris and Carrie Johnson opted for it at their wedding celebrations. Here’s how you can recreate the feasting at home

The Guardian - UK

Bain & Co barred from UK government contracts over ‘grave misconduct’ in South Africa

Global management consultancy’s three-year ban follows pressure by ex- Labour minister Peter Hain

The Guardian - UK

South African police arrest more than 120 after gang-rape of eight women

Dozens of zama-zamas – illegal miners from other countries – now being held in crime crackdown following music video shoot attack

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South Africa's Eskom to resume power cuts after 11-day pause

South African power utility Eskom said it would implement "Stage 2" scheduled power cuts from 1600 until midnight local time (1400 to 2200 GMT) on Wednesday and Thursday due to a shortage of generation capacity.

The Times of India

Exclusive: We offered a number of solutions to Cricket Australia, but nothing worked. The T20 league is important for SA, says Graeme Smith

The world of cricket is changing and right at the centre of it is the emergence of a brand new T20 league being floated by Cricket South Africa (CSA). Scheduled to begin in January next year, the 'domestic' league recently saw all six franchises bought by owners of Indian Premier…

The Times of India

CWG 2022: With level heads and steady hands, women win lawn bowls gold for India

In fairytale finish, beat South Africa 17-10 in the final

The Guardian - UK

Alice Capsey’s bat inspires England to victory over South Africa

The hosts won by 26 runs after scoring 167 for five in their 20 overs to all but qualify for the Commonwealth Games semi-finals

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Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow: Welsh Fire captain withdraws from The Hundred to rest before England-South Africa Test series

England’s Jonny Bairstow will not feature in the second edition of The Hundred this summer.

The Independent UK

Ireland vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Ireland v South Africa in England 2022

Follow all the action from Seat Unique Stadium

The Independent UK

England’s Jonny Bairstow pulls out of Hundred to rest ahead of South Africa Test

Welsh Fire’s Bairstow has endured a relentless schedule with England in recent months

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson handed England recall for South Africa Tests after fitness struggles

England have recalled seamer Ollie Robinson after the 28-year-old made a successful return to action for Sussex, picking up nine wickets against Nottinghamshire in the County Championship

The Times of India

CWG 2022: PM Modi, President Murmu, Anurag Thakur congratulate women's lawn bowls team for historic gold

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's Lawn Bowls team for striking Gold and capturing the country's first-ever medal in the discipline against South Africa in the final of the women's fours event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Heather Knight remains a doubt for England ahead of rest of Commonwealth Games

The England captain had an injection in her hip in a bid to be fit but she has been sidelined for her side’s two opening Group B wins at Edgbaston

The Conversation

Bilingual education can work in South African schools: here's how

From the fourth year of schooling, the majority of South African schools teach all subjects in English only. The devastating learning consequences of this for children who speak African languages at home have been compellingly captured in the documentary film Sink or Swim. These consequences include lack of conceptual understanding…

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