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I thought my powerlifter father was the strongest man in the world. But a secret steroid addiction took him – and us – to the brink

He didn’t look like a stereotypical ‘drug addict’, but when he fled to South Africa with all our savings it was obvious that is what he had become

The Guardian - UK

Digital monitoring is growing in South Africa’s public service – regulation needs to catch up

Government departments across South Africa are increasingly relying on digital tools to evaluate public programmes and monitor performance. This is part of broader public-sector reforms. Their aims are to improve accountability, respond to audit pressure and manage large-scale programmes with limited staff and budgets.

The Conversation

How to watch New Zealand vs South Africa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match

Here's how to watch New Zealand vs South Africa T20 World Cup streams as two unbeaten teams battle for supremacy.

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South Africa seeks return of citizens tricked into fighting in Ukraine

South Africa is working with Russia to repatriate its nationals trapped in the war on Ukraine after being recruited through job offers promising a better life.

Radio France Internationale

Patrick Reed Confirms Next DP World Tour Start

Race To Dubai leader Patrick Reed will make his South African Open debut as he continues his DP World Tour campaign

Golf Monthly

South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to crack down on illegal mining and gang violence

The Independent UK

Water in the dams, but South Africa’s taps are dry: essential reads on a history of bad management

It’s become a common refrain in South Africa: there’s no drought, dams and reservoirs are full, but the taps are dry.

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History with a human face and voice: how museum theatre gets kids to care about the past

The facts of history are important, but try telling that to a classroom full of bored youngsters. One way to liven up the subject is to show that real people lived through historical events. Drama academic Stephanie Jenkins argues that learning becomes fun when learners care about what they are…

The Conversation

Cape Town’s wildflowers are a world treasure: six insights from a new checklist

Cape Town, in South Africa, is famous for its dramatic mountains and coastline, but its greatest treasure lies in the plants that carpet its slopes and valleys. Table Mountain National Park and its surrounds are home to 2,785 species, including subspecies and varieties.

The Conversation

Public healthcare and contracting out: can it work? Global review presents some answers

Universal health coverage – ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable healthcare when they need it – is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Conversation

England white-ball series in South Africa under threat amid T20 franchise cricket clash

England’s two white-ball series in South Africa next year are in doubt amid the latest scheduling clash that pits franchise cricket against the international game

The Guardian - UK

South Africa pip Afghanistan to remarkable victory as second super over settles T20 World Cup thriller

The two teams had been unable to be separated after their innings and the first super over in Ahmedabad

The Independent UK

Who exactly is Mbekezeli Mbokazi? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Mbekezeli Mbokazi might just be the most impressive South African prospect for a generation

FourFourTwo

South Africa’s biggest opposition party will head to municipal elections with new leaders: what does it all mean?

Speculation continues about why John Steenhuisen announced that he would not be available for re-election as the federal leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) at the party’s April federal congress.

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The Independent UK

Scotland ease past Italy for first T20 World Cup win as South Africa batter Canada

Scotland racked up 207 for four after Italy were dealt a huge injury blow early into the contest

The Conversation

South Africans are leaving the electricity network – but are solar mini-grids a fair solution?

South Africa’s electricity system is changing. After years of blackouts until 2024, the state-owned energy company Eskom is being unbundled into smaller companies, and the sector is increasingly open to private investment.

Radio France Internationale

South African photographer Jo Ractliffe captures imprints of violence

South African photographer Jo Ractliffe's black-and-white images reveal the residues left by apartheid, regional conflict, population displacement and the aftermath of violence. RFI met her in Paris, where a new exhibition draws together work from the past four decades.

The Conversation

Connecting home solar and electric vehicle batteries to the grid could boost South Africa’s clean energy and strengthen the electricity system

South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, it needs to push as much renewable energy as possible into the national grid.

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Silver lining for Aussie women as Kiwis cruise to gold

The Australian women have been forced to settle for silver at the Perth Sevens, while the Aussie men claimed bronze in thrilling fashion.

Evening Standard

British grandmother 'murdered in witchcraft killing' after vanishing on South Africa holiday walk

Lorna McSorley, 71, vanished while on a two-week break with her partner Leon Probert last September

Radio France Internationale

African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960.

The Times of India

Crocodile attack or witchcraft ritual? No trace of British tourist who vanished in South Africa

Nearly four months after 71-year-old British tourist Lorna McSorley disappeared during a short afternoon walk in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the mystery surrounding her fate has only deepened, dividing opinion between wildlife tragedy and whispered fears of ritual killing.

The Times of India

Knysna’s drying future: How a South African town is racing to save its water

People all over South Africa and even outside of it know about Knysna's peaceful lagoon, lush forests, and beautiful coastline along the famous Garden Route. Every year, thousands of people come to the town to enjoy its beaches, wildlife, and laid-back way of life. Tourism is the main source of…

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup odds: Latest cricket T20 World Cup betting odds for 2026

We’ve collected the latest T20 World Cup odds on a range of markets for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, format, teams, groups and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament

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