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Nelson Mandela was a hard man who played a hard game. What if he was in Ramaphosa’s shoes?

In 2023 South African author Jonny Steinberg published a book on former South African president Nelson Mandela and his tumultuous marriage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. To mark the 107th anniversary of Mandela’s birth, Steinberg wrote the following as an introduction to our newsletter of 18 July 2025.

The Conversation

East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go

It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans working in South…

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Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation?

Today’s newsletter comes from Morocco, where the tournament has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general public

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South Africa Warns Global Turmoil Threaten Development Goals

G20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty and fight climate change.

International Business Times

Bribery in South Africa: law now puts a duty on companies to act

Bribery is one of the most common forms of corruption in South African companies and state institutions. This has a number of harmful outcomes.

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UN rapporteur demands global action to stop Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Francesca Albanese addresses delegates from 30 countries to discuss ways nations can try to stop Israel’s offensive.

Al Jazeera

UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in Gaza

The United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank has called for global action to stop what she describes as “genocide” in Gaza

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Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

Conservationists have released five vultures back into the wild on a mountain range in South Africa after they were rescued and rehabilitated

The Independent UK

Welcome to Nollywood! Sadiq Khan starts tour of Africa with Nigerian arts and culture showcase

London mayor will also visit Ghana and South Africa on five-day trip

Evening Standard

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025

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The Independent UK

Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police

Government under pressure as provincial police commissioner claims country’s police chief colluded with criminal gangs.

Al Jazeera

'Collective action' against Israel to be decided at global conference

SOUTH Africa, Brazil, Norway and Ireland are among countries slated to send government representatives to an event aimed at co-ordinating…

The National (Scotland)

Bullying, violence and vandalism in primary school: study explores a growing crisis in South Africa

South African primary schools are facing a crisis. Every day, learners fight, bully, destroy property, and intimidate other learners and teachers, turning what should be safe spaces into places of fear and mistrust.

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The Independent UK

South African president suspends police minister accused of colluding with criminal syndicates

Ramaphosa says probe will be headed by a judge, and announces Firoz Cachalia as the acting minister of police

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025

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The Independent UK

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV

AAP

Wright rallies as Aussie surfers advance at J-Bay

Three Australian women are through to the quarter-finals of the WSL event in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, with two Aussies in the men's round of 16.

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The Independent UK

Jasper Wiese red card: Why was Springbok sent off in South Africa v Italy?

The Springboks stood firm despite going down a man to lead the Azzurri in the second match of the series in Gqeberha at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Italy live: Reaction as Springboks dominate despite Jasper Wiese red card

South Africa 45-0 Italy: Springboks seal series win with dominant performance in Gqeberha

The Independent UK

Is South Africa v Italy on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks

Everything you need to know ahead of the second Test

AAP

Aussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL's final five

A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.

The Conversation

Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks

Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of enhanced fire danger. Mid-July is typically…

The Conversation

Devil worship, muti and murder: what’s behind the growth of occult gangs in South Africa?

AAP

High stakes in J-Bay as World Surf League Finals loom

Molly Picklum will wear the rankings leader's yellow jersey at J-Bay, but a number of Australians need to go deep in South Africa ahead of the WSL Finals.

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