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Wayne Pivac wants Wales to stay strong despite ‘backward step’ in Six Nations

World champions South Africa are next up for Wales after dismal end to Six Nations campaign.

The Independent UK

Africa, Ukraine and Cold War hangover

Many African countries remember the Soviet Union as an ally — and the U.S. as a backer of thugs and tyrants

Salon

South African court halts construction of Amazon HQ on sacred land

A South African court has halted construction of Amazon's new Africa headquarters after some descendants of the country's earliest inhabitants said the land it would be built on was sacred.

Reuters

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The anti-apartheid fighter empowering women in South Africa

Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi went from the front lines of anti-racist activism to success in politics and business.

Al Jazeera

4 Circus Tigers Sent To Animal Sanctuary After Spending 15 Years In A Cage

Four Paws rescued the animals, which have never felt grass or roamed freely until now.

Zenger

Bangladesh makes history with ODI win in South Africa

Bangladesh's batters set up the history-making victory with Shakib, Litton and Yasir Ali all hitting half-centuries in a strong total of 314-7 before spinner Mehidy took four wickets

The Hindu

Bulls 57-12 Scarlets: South Africans inflict nine-try rout on Welsh region

Dwayne Peel's Scarlets suffered a heavy thrashing in Pretoria

Wales Online

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Google Launches Private Subsea Cable Connecting Africa With Europe

Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google launched Equiano, its new private subsea cable that would connect Africa with Europe. Equiano will start in western Europe and run along the West Coast of Africa, between Portugal and South Africa, with branching units to extend connectivity to additional African countries. The new cable will help Togo…

Benzinga

Social security is the bedrock of South Africa's human rights protection. But there are gaps

Since South Africa adopted its post-apartheid constitution in 1996, the country has made important strides in realising the right to social security and in reducing poverty and inequality.

The Conversation

'This is illegal!' TV documentary reveals Welsh Government's anger towards Welsh rugby teams as minister demanded they receive no support

There was heavy criticism of Welsh Government for not doing more to help the two regions

Wales Online

S2, EP14: South Africa's comics try to bounce back; breaking stereotypes in Gambia; Malawi's farmers deal with climate crisis

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In South Africa, as comedy clubs reopen comedians are juggling between their live audience and their online one; from Gambia, young women are training to install solar panels to help other…

Radio France Internationale

Underwater Google internet cable to connect Togo to Europe

The West African country will be the first landing of the ‘Equiano’ cable, which will run from Portugal to South Africa.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s first choice pick IPL over Bangladesh Test series; fail Dean Elgar’s “litmus test of loyalty”

Khaya Zondo gets maiden test call-up alongside uncapped right-arm fast bowler Daryn Dupavillon for South Africa

The Hindu

White Ferns skipper won't bow to must-win pressure

Another heartbreaking last-over loss means the White Ferns must win their next two matches to reach the semifinals of their home World Cup.

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S.Africa's Ramaphosa blames NATO for Russia's war in Ukraine

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday blamed NATO for the war in Ukraine and said he would resist calls to condemn Russia, in comments that cast doubt over whether he would be accepted by Ukraine or the West as a mediator.

The Conversation

South African universities are training their gaze on the United States. Why it matters

Three academic institutions in Africa have established units dedicated to the study of the United States. They are University of the Witwatersrand’s African Centre for the Study of the United States, the American Language Centre in Morocco , and most recently, the University of Pretoria’s African Centre for the Study…

Wales Online

Samson Lee's season looks over as Scarlets prop flies home from South Africa

The tight-head prop's career has been dogged by injuries

The Hindu

'Green Triangle' named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar said Gandhi was the “greatest Pravasi” who returned to India from South Africa, led India’s freedom struggle and changed the lives of Indians.

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The start of a World Cup turnaround for the ages?

England have a sliver of hope they can defend the Cricket World Cup. Kristy Havill, examines what's gone wrong, and if it spells good news for the White Ferns.

Wales Online

Four key Cardiff Rugby players fly home early from South Africa in major blow

It's even more frustrating as there are Cardiff players involved with the Welsh squad who won't be playing at all this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Paul Willemse: ‘I closed my childhood dream when I sang La Marseillaise’

Paul Willemse, the South African-born lock, has been a towering presence in France’s Six Nations pack but admits his emotions ran riot before his debut at the Stade de France

The Conversation

Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay

In early September 2019, xenophobic attacks escalated dramatically in two large South African cities, Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as adjoining areas.

The Conversation

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: how South Africa fares on the world stage

In 2022 the role of hosting the Women’s Cricket World Cup went to New Zealand. The tournament, held every four years, began on 4 March, with the final scheduled for 3 April. Second ranked South Africa was the only African team to make it into the competition. Although Zimbabwe makes…

The Conversation

Namibia badly needs refurbishment after 32 years under the ruling party

Namibia has been a presidential democracy since independence from South Africa in 1990. Much executive power is vested in the head of state, who is elected directly every five years in parallel to the National Assembly.

The Independent UK

4 tigers rescued from Argentina get new home in South Africa

Four Bengal tigers rescued from years of captivity in a train carriage in Argentina have been released into open-air enclosures in South Africa

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