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South Africa has a problem with people in the public service lying about their qualifications: what needs to change

The persistent challenge of falsified or misrepresented qualifications in South Africa exposes serious shortcomings in recruitment and appointment processes. Although the scale of the problem is difficult to quantify, it’s considered to be reaching “pandemic” levels. It is worse in the public sector.

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Researchers at Antarctic station where team member ‘threatened to kill colleague’ previously made a horror film

The current team, which includes engineers, a mechanic, a doctor and a meteorologist, face a long winter in Antarctica at South Africa’s remote Sanae IV base

The Independent UK

Crisis in Antarctica: can science teams ever prepare for isolated assignments?

Alleged assault at polar base shows the importance of research on cabin fever – including on future Mars missions

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South Africa’s Antarctica base hit by assault claims: What happened?

A base staff member allegedly attacked the expedition leader over a schedule change, officials said.

Al Jazeera

Why it’s time to stop under-estimating South African wine

For too long, South African wine has been dismissed as a supermarket bargain rather than a fine wine contender. But as Hannah Twiggs discovers, with world-class terroir, a deep winemaking history and producers crafting bottles that can rival Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, it’s time for UK drinkers to take it…

The Independent UK

Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence. Space stations could face the same challenges

Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa’s SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault.

The Conversation

Almost 70,000 white South Africans interested in Trump’s US asylum plan

Thousands of people have expressed interest to the U.S. Embassy in South Africa

The Independent UK

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Smallest human relative ever found may have been devoured by a leopard 2 million years ago

The left hip and leg bones from a young female Paranthropus robustus discovered in South Africa show she was extremely short — and ended up as a leopard's lunch.

LiveScience

South Africa hasn’t given individuals access to the African Court – this needs to be fixed

US President Donald Trump’s second term has brought South Africa’s domestic human rights record into stark international prominence. Based on misinformation, Trump’s anti-South African campaign seems designed to weaken South Africa’s image as an international torch bearer for human rights.

The Conversation

What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system

A new book, Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid, has just been published in South Africa. Intended for young people but speaking to readers of all ages, the book explores what it was like living through this dark and racist period of segregation.

The Conversation

Scientists in Antarctica: why they’re there and what they’ve found

A media storm blew up in mid-March 2025 when a researcher at South Africa’s isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused one of its nine team members of becoming violent.

The Conversation

BetZillion: Authority in Sports Betting Data – 2025 Demographics and Key Insights

A comprehensive report analyzing sports betting trends from 2023-2024, exploring betting participation, demographics, and market shifts worldwide

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'Some Won't Survive': US Cuts Threaten S.Africa's Young HIV Patients

For the past two months, Elsie has been receiving daily calls from desperate children surviving on HIV treatment whom she is not allowed to help.

International Business Times

Tim Walz calls Elon Musk a ‘South African nepo baby’

Walz is just one of several Democrats who have referred to Musk’s immigrant background

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Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms

Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station

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South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue

In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33% of all urban water users and 65% of rural users face regular water cut-offs. Nearly half of urban residents now boil or treat their water before drinking…

Al Jazeera

In South Africa, Russia’s ‘anti-colonial’ narrative sways public opinion

Sympathy towards wartime Russia has deep historical roots, back to the Cold War era and earlier.

Latin Times

Tesla's Cybertruck Resembles Armored Vehicles Used in Apartheid South Africa: Professors

Two university professors have criticized the design of the Tesla cybertruck, specifically its visual similarity to armored personnel vehicles that patrolled apartheid South Africa, resulting in criticism directed towards the company's CEO, Elon Musk.

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The Independent UK

Thousands of miles from home and -75C cold: Life is tough in Antarctica even before death threats from scientists

After scientists at the South African Sanae IV research station pleaded for help, Rachel Clun speaks to an expert about the challenges of life on the White Continent

The Conversation

Surf therapy for children with disabilities: how it’s changing lives in South Africa

Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare and little financial support for their families can limit their access to healthcare services altogether.

The Independent UK

Antarctic scientist accused of threatening to kill colleagues trapped in research station apologises

The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said the alleged perpetrator has ‘shown remorse’

The Independent UK

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

The Guardian - UK

Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa

Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists

The Independent UK

Trump axes Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and sister Ashley

Trump has slammed the protection given to Hunter Biden as ‘ridiculous’

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Athol Fugard obituary

David Aukin writes: Athol was not concerned that his was a minority view among even South African writers

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