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South Africa to face Senegal in international friendly matches

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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the Fifa break in the coming weeks. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ …

Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid

www.ft.com

Shareholder stance defies government hostility to plan that would break up national champion

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MARCEL NAGAR | South Africa’s public service is dysfunctional — the five main reasons why

www.timeslive.co.za

Over the past 30 years, public servants have not been able to put into practice the policies designed to end poverty, inequality and unemployment, writes Marcel Nagar.

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Spotify’s RADAR Africa: Showcasing the diverse sounds redefining the continent’s music scene

The past few years have been a clear testament to the growth of African music globally, and this year, Spotify's RADAR Africa program is shining a spotlight on the continent's rising stars. Joining the ranks of previous RADAR Alumni such…

Salvage Firm Loses to South Africa Over $43M Treasure

www.newser.com

A salvage company has lost its claim to $43 million in silver recovered from a passenger cargo ship that sunk during World War II, the UK's highest court ruled Wednesday, siding with South Africa's government. The Japanese navy sunk the SS…

‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse

www.nytimes.com

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded.

SABC won't flight DA's advert depicting a burning South African flag

www.timeslive.co.za

The SABC's decision is detailed in a letter to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) signed by SABC complaints specialist Nyiko Shibambo.

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Fossilized circles in the sand on South Africa's coast may be artwork by our early ancestors

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If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognize one of Nature's wonders: scratch circles. These are structures formed when the end of a tethered object is passively…

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Science journalism in South Africa: social media is helping connect with new readers

theconversation.com

The study analyses the social media feeds of three science journalism websites: Bhekisisa, SciBraai and The Conversation Africa.

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Africa: South Africa's Plan to Move Away From Coal - 8 Steps to Make It Succeed

allafrica.com

The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by 2027. It aims to…

South Africa: Divorce Amendment Bill Recognising Muslim Marriages Signed into Law

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Divorce Amendment Bill, which amends the Divorce Act of 1979 to recognise Muslim marriages and safeguard the interests of Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages in the event that…

South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Detected On Eastern Cape Farm

allafrica.com

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on one of the farms in the province.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves Bill Criminalising Hate Crimes, Hate Speech

allafrica.com

President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his approval to the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech.

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Dozens of people buried in rubble after South African apartment building collapses killing seven

www.mirror.co.uk

A total of 39 workers are still believed to be buried in the rubble of concrete and mangled metal scaffolding after an apartment building collapsed in George on the coast of South Africa

Amazon officially opens in south Africa with no products

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, techfocus24, https://newsghana.com.gh/amazon-officially-opens-in-south-africa-with-no-products/Amazon’s retail operations in South Africa were launched on Tuesday with little fanfare,…

Atlantic rower bids for Korea Africa Summit

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-rower-bids-for-korea-africa-summit/Don Victor Mooney, executive director and founder of the South African Arts International, hopes to…

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South African avocado industry preparing to start first shipments to India, Japan and China

www.freshplaza.com

South African avocados have in the space of eight months gained market access to potentially reach over 2.5 billion people across India, China and Japan. It may seem like these big key markets suddenly opening, but it has taken around 15…

Hope fades for 44 trapped in collapsed South Africa building

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Relatives of 44 construction workers trapped under a collapsed building in the South African city of George faced a fourth

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I Lived in Apartheid South Africa—Equating it to Israel Is an Affront

www.newsweek.com

In every sphere of life, the Blacks had it worse than Arabs living in Israel.

South Africa’s building collapse deaths toll hits 7, 39 remain missing

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-building-collapse-deaths-toll-hits-7-39-remain-missing/The number of people killed in the collapse Monday of a building under…