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South Africa's reading crisis: 5 steps to address children's literacy struggles

Kunyashe is a Grade 1 pupil in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s very focused on her schoolwork. She shares a tiny one-roomed shack, hardly bigger than a double bed, with her mother and four siblings. Kunyashe receives a meal at school – her teacher once saw the little girl spooning…

The Conversation

Who are Russia’s allies in Putin’s war against Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin promised African nations that he would write off their debts and provide free grain in an attempt to bolster alliances across the continent at a two-day summit in St Petersburg last month.

The Week

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.

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Stormers coach admits pitch 'on last legs' ahead of Connacht clash

Andy Friend's side head to Cape Town for their United Rugby Championship semi-final clash with the South African giants this weekend.

Irish Mirror

A Silver Ferns squad to win the Netball World Cup

With the clock for the 2023 Netball World Cup counting down, Merryn Anderson picks a likely Silver Ferns squad for the pinnacle event

Newsroom.co.nz

Cape Town's caracals have metal pollutants in their blood -- an environmental red flag

South Africa is urbanising rapidly. By 2050, eight in 10 people will live in urban areas, significantly increasing the demands on basic infrastructure development and associated services.

The Conversation

Putin ICC warrant debate goes on in South Africa: What to know

Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.

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South Africa's hidden jazz history is being restored album by album

It’s fitting that Johannesburg is among 12 cities featured in the 2023 Unesco International Jazz Day, themed “jazz journey around the world”. The day, established in 2011 to celebrate the role of jazz in “uniting peoples across the globe”, is now marked annually on 30 April in close to 200…

The Conversation

19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group

CAPE TOWN: Nineteen countries expressed an interest in joining the BRICS group of nations as it prepares to hold an annual summit in South Africa.

The Times of India

Ice Fern makes her imprint everywhere

A fingerprints expert by day, double international Anjali Mulari has made a triumphant return to the ice hockey world, while also a mum of two. Angela Walker finds out what drives her.

Newsroom.co.nz

Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town -- but it can be addressed

Across the globe, many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the “wildland urban interface”). In their wake, they’ve left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which climate change is to blame.

The Conversation

‘A precision approach to activism’: distance runners join fight against Africa’s air pollution

Citizen scientists in Lagos, Cape Town and Accra are gathering air-quality data on runs to help curb a key cause of early death

The Guardian - UK

Wealthy elites' swimming pools and lush gardens are leading to water shortages

Wealthy households' water usage is driving water crises in major cities worldwide, new research finds.

Fortune

Swimming pools and lavish gardens of the rich are driving water shortages, study says

Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say.

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The Guardian - UK

Swimming pools of the rich driving city water crises, study says

Pools and well-watered gardens at least as damaging as climate emergency or population growth

France 24

Schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria's Kaduna state

In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, gunmen kidnap at least eight secondary school students. The pupils were from Awon Government Secondary School in Kaduna state. Over in DR Congo, Doctors Without Borders warn that many of the million people forced from North Kivu by M23 rebel attacks are living in appalling…

Evening Standard

Stormers 38-28 Harlequins: Late show not enough as Quins knocked out of the Champions Cup

Harlequins crashed out of the Heineken European Champions Cup despite an attempted late fightback against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Reuters

South Africans protest Uganda law criminalising LGBTQ identity

South Africans took to the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town on Friday to protest against a Ugandan law passed last week that makes it a criminal offence to be openly LGBTQ.

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The 20 cheapest holiday destinations around the world, from Cape Town to the Costa del Sol

From a Vietnamese city to a Greek island, here are the best places when it comes to snaring an affordable break

Golf Monthly

Is This The Ultimate Winter Sun Getaway For UK Golfers? South Africa, Western Cape Review

Monty McPhee travels to the Western Cape in South Africa to play the spectacular Arabella, Clovelly, Erinvale and Pearl Valley

Daily Mirror

‘Facebook rapist’ escapes from prison and on run after staging his own death

Thabo Bester, who targeted his victims by finding them on Facebook, was found "dead" last May after a burned body was left in his cell - but he was later spotted in shops and restaurants in an upmarket part of Cape Town

Daily Mirror

Best value holidays for Brits right now including Turkey, Portugal and Egypt

Best value holidays for Brits including South Africa, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt, Japan and more according to the latest research from the Post Office

The Independent UK

Formula E race six: Talking points as title favourites chase Pascal Wehrlein in Brazil debut

Race six takes place in Sao Paulo

Daily Mirror

Charles Spencer breaks his silence after not attending daughter Lady Amelia's wedding

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer did not attend his daughter Lady Amelia's wedding in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday, adding further fuel to rumours there may be tensions with some of his children

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How to watch Formula E online: here's where to live stream the next ePrix

Interested in watching the Formula E races? Here's what you need to know about the electric-car racing tournament.

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