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Airline cancels plans for repeat of South Africa vs New Zealand flyover stunt as investigation launched

The stunt in Cape Town had attracted criticism over safety concerns

The Independent UK

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

South Africa’s aviation authority is reviewing a dramatic passenger jet flypast over Cape Town's DHL Stadium

The Independent UK

Why Tupac lives on in Cape Town 30 years after he was murdered

Thirty years after world famous US rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down at the age of 25, his legacy has remained a lasting and continuous presence in Africa.

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NHS pension system declared a retired worker dead and stopped paying her; she borrowed money to fly to Britain to prove she was alive

A retired NHS worker living in Cape Town found herself in an extraordinary financial crisis after the organisation responsible for her pension payments mistakenly recorded her as dead. Her pension stopped arriving in May 2026, leaving her struggling to pay everyday bills and forcing her to borrow money simply to…

The Times of India

South Africa inflict first loss of year on New Zealand to level series

South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town

The Independent UK

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Springboks level the series with hard-fought win in thrilling contest

South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town

The Independent UK

Is South Africa v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch second Test

Everything you need to know as the Springboks and All Blacks clash in Cape Town

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All Blacks boss questions Springboks scrummaging tactics ahead of second Test

The scrum battle could again be key as the rivals meet in Cape Town

The Independent UK

Springboks make Siya Kolisi decision ahead of second Test against New Zealand

Kolisi’s participation in the game in Cape Town had been in doubt

The Independent UK

South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026

South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-seeking travellers while improving visa processes and air connectivity and promoting destinations beyond Cape Town and Johannesburg.

The Economic Times

South Africa’s Stiebeuel River was heavily polluted by sewage; researchers now use stones, sand and biochar to treat 50,000 litres of its water every day

The Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek, South Africa, about 75 kilometres east of Cape Town, has become heavily polluted by sewage and contaminated runoff from the nearby informal settlement of Langrug, where inadequate sanitation has allowed waste to enter the river. E. coli concentrations have been measured at more than 400,000…

The Times of India

Add to playlist: the heartbreak post-mortems of Cape Town’s Rowlene and the week’s best new tracks

The South African singer has been a memorable guest artist, but the unhurried, emotional tracks on new album Some Strings Attached show she’s ready for the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche: These are the best cities for a coolcation this summer

This new index looks at climate relief, accessibility, value and visitor experience to highlight the best overall coolcation destinations.

Euronews

Back to the future as champion Springboks host All Blacks

JOHANNESBURG - Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.

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During Cape Town’s 2018 water crisis, salvage expert Nick Sloane proposed towing a 100-million-tonne Antarctic iceberg 2,700 km; he estimated 63% could survive

A South African expert proposed towing Antarctic icebergs to Cape Town during a water crisis. Numerical models later showed iceberg towing is technically feasible under specific conditions. Wave erosion, not just heat, significantly destroys icebergs during transport. Protecting icebergs with skirts could increase freshwater delivery to cities. This concept remains…

The Conversation

Did Cape Town’s gunshot detection system work? Why jury is still out on what ShotSpotter achieved

In mid-2026 Cape Town’s city council ended the use of ShotSpotter, a US-developed gunshot detection system and a form of dragnet surveillance. The system was first piloted in 2016. The council said it was reviewing a renewal of the contract. The acoustic system was marketed as being able to detect…

International Business Times UK

Internet Reacts To Twisted Cape Town Father Who Sexually Assaulted and Strangled Son's Friend During Sleepover

A 49-year-old man received two life sentences for raping and murdering an eight-year-old boy, raising public concerns about parole and child protection systems.

International Business Times UK

How Did Jayden Adams Die? World Cup Star Dies Suddenly at 25 With Cause Unknown

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, 25, has died suddenly in Cape Town after participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, urging public restraint.

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South Africa 2026 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death for the football player who represented his country in the ongoing World Cup. Police opened an investigation after Adams' body was found…

The National (Scotland)

Malcolm Offord has £1m South African house in property empire, records show

THE latest details of Malcolm Offord's multimillion pound property empire have been revealed, with records showing he owns homes in Cape Town…

The Conversation

Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1960s: how the famous pianist began to shape an African jazz sound

The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career as a jazz pianist was gradually established and he laid the foundations for the signature sound that is recognised today as people reflect on his passing.

The Conversation

How a basic solar grant brought cheaper electricity to one shack settlement in South Africa

In South Africa, 47% of the national population is energy poor, meaning that they spend more than 10%-15% of their income on power and still do not have nearly enough for their basic needs.

AAP

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

The Independent UK

South African woman creates acclaimed wine from vineyard planted in her parents’ garden during lockdown

Natasha Jacka found an opportunity in the 2020 Covid lockdown when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

The Conversation

Who was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo? The Namibian leader who chose justice over power

Celebrated Namibian liberation leader Andimba Toivo ya Toivo played an important role in his country’s development. Beyond Namibia, however, he remains unknown to many.

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