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South Africa's economy has taken some heavy body blows: can it recover?

Economists are growing increasingly concerned about South Africa’s economy. This is because the country’s three major macroeconomic problems – lacklustre economic growth, growing inflation and very high unemployment – have been exacerbated by a series of major disruptions.

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Unvaccinated South Africans told us why they weren't interested in having COVID jabs

South Africa is currently facing a new wave of infections related to the much higher transmissibility of the omicron COVID variant and its sub-variants. The most recent spike has had similar characteristics as the fourth wave in January 2022: increases in infections have not been accompanied by similar increases spikes…

The Conversation

Jim Parks obituary

Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman whose selection for the England Test team was a new departure for international cricket

The Guardian - UK

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South Africa team lands in Delhi for five-match T20I series against India

NEW DELHI: The South African team reached Delhi on Thursday morning for a five-match T20I series against India, beginning June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.

The Times of India

South African teams to play in Heineken Champions Cup for first time

The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers will be introduced from next season

The Independent UK

Macron congratulates Elizabeth II on her 70-year reign as Jubilee gets underway

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee, calling her "the golden thread" that binds France and Britain together.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

One in ten South Africans go hungry every day. As a result malnutrition levels are high. Malnutrition has three simultaneous dimensions: undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and over-nutrition.

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Ukraine war blamed for fuel hikes in South Africa, continent

South Africans are feeling the bite of fuel price increases that are blamed on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the rise in the Brent crude oil price

The Independent UK

Tribute to renowned South African economist Francis Wilson

In 2016, South African economist Francis Wilson was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Cape Town. Nominators of a person for this highest honorary degree get to select from one of two criteria:

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South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma open to discussing move up the order for David Miller after IPL success

JOHANNESBURG: Backing David Miller to carry his confidence from the IPL to the away series against India, South Africa white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma said he is open to having a conversation with the southpaw regarding his batting position in the national T20 team.

The Times of India

S.Africa's Gold Fields to become fourth biggest gold miner with Yamana deal

South Africa's Gold Fields Ltd's is set to become one of the four biggest gold miners in the world after agreeing to acquire Canada-based Yamana Gold in a $6.7 billion all-share deal, the biggest in the region in years.

Reuters

Rugby evening headlines as Jac Morgan wins 'Turnover King' award after being axed by Wales for not being strong enough

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 31 May

Wales Online

Here's how much learning South African children lost in the pandemic

When a state of disaster was declared in South Africa in 2020 in response to the COVID pandemic, a hard lockdown was instituted and schools were shut. This was followed by varying periods of lockdowns, school closure and rotational timetables to maintain social distancing across different grades.

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ANC policy papers touch on key issues facing agriculture and land reform in South Africa

The latest policy discussion document published by the African National Congress (ANC) presents a positive change from the ambiguous agriculture policy the South African governing party has maintained in the recent past. The latest document talks to the primary issues that, if implemented relentlessly, would drive the sector’s growth in…

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Boxer's trainer storms ring to punch opponent after fight is stopped in final round

South African boxer Sithembiso Maduna lost his rematch fight with Jeff Magagane, which saw his trainer storm into the ring to confront his opponent and unload a barrage of punches

The Times of India

Indian team to assemble in Delhi on June 5, South Africa squad arrives on June 2

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team will assemble here on June 5 ahead of the five-match T20 series against South Africa.

Evening Standard

South African cricketer hospitalised after being attacked outside Somerset pub

Mondli Khumalo, a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club, is in a serious but stable condition, Avon and Somerset Police say.

The Conversation

Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers

Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for nearly a century. The International Opium Convention of 1925 institutionalised the international control system and extended the scope of control to cannabis.

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What it will take for South Africa's ailing power utility to keep going

The chief operating officer of South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, warned in May that the government should urgently start building new generating capacity. He was referring to a new build programme which has existed for at least a decade.

Wales Online

The difficult Wales team meeting to be held as players arrive amid 'last chance' warning

The Wales squad will begin their preparations for South Africa this week, with the first point of order likely to be addressing their last match

Wales Online

Injury-hit Wales sweat on the fitness of yet another star ahead of tour of South Africa

The Ospreys winger is the latest player to emerge as a doubt for the three-Test series against the Springboks

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Marine life in a South African bay is full of chemical pollutants

The adage “out of sight, out of mind” has long summed up humans’ attitude to dumping personal and industrial waste. In a 1974 Scientific American article, the oceanographer Willard Bascom wrote that “the ocean is the plausible place for man to dispose of some of his wastes”. If done “thoughtfully”,…

Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as top pundit hits out over South Africa entry into European Cup and warns they'll join Seven Nations

Your rugby bulletin for Wales and beyond on Sunday May 29

The Times of India

When Indian Navy crew avenged loss of 1992-93 cricket series to South Africans

LUCKNOW: India’s defeat during their South Africa tour in 1992-93 was rather humiliating. The squad led by Mohammad Azharuddin lost the Test series 1-0 and ODI series 5-2 to South Africans led by former Aussie player Kepler Wessels.

The Guardian - UK

Matt Henry: ‘Brendon McCullum is great with people – he’ll do a good job’

New Zealand bowler is full of praise for England’s new coach, but is focused on cementing his own place when the sides meet at Lord’s

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