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From townships to TikTok, South Africa's amapiano gets the world dancing

Amapiano dancers across South Africa are helping a sound born in the country's black townships reach audiences far beyond its borders – one viral challenge at a time. Short routines filmed in homes, schools and public spaces are spreading across social media, giving musicians another way to promote a genre…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks come from behind in epic third Test

South Africa 29-24 New Zealand: The Springboks produced a rousing comeback against the All Blacks to secure victory in Johannesburg

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Durban's Indian Diaspora: How KwaZulu-Natal Became Home to a Community That Never Forgot India

The Crossing That Was Never Meant to Be PermanentIn November 1860, a ship called the Truro docked at Port Natal carrying 342 Indians from Madras. They had signed five-year indenture contracts to work the sugar cane fields of the Natal colony. The British needed labour after emancipation freed enslaved Africans.…

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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs

Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking

The Guardian - 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

How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for New Zealand's tour of South Africa

How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for New Zealand's tour of South Africa.

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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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"Return of World Cup to Africa after 24 years a landmark milestone": ICC chairman Jay Shah

The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This marks the tournament's return to Africa after a 24-year absence. Johannesburg hosted the official unveiling of the tournament's brand and venues. The event will feature 14 teams and a new three-stage format. This prestigious…

The Economic Times

Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa

Thousands have fled amid months of anti-immigration protests as campaigners demand undocumented people leave the country

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee

JOHANNESBURG - More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on figures from the repatriating governments.

Bangkok Post

Blunt-force trauma cause of death of mother and children in Bedfordshire home

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is suspected of killing his wife and daughters, appeared in court in South Africa

The Independent UK

Blunt-force trauma caused death of mother and children in home

Triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma has been remanded in custody after appearing at Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court.

Evening Standard

Man charged with Bedfordshire murder of his wife and daughters after arrest in South Africa

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in a Johannesburg suburb after an international manhunt

The Guardian - UK

Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, and has since been charged with three counts of murder, the CPS said.

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Man wanted over death of wife and daughters in Britain arrested in South Africa

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, has been arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, police in South Africa said in a statement on Friday.

The Independent UK

Jamie George admits indiscipline cost England in loss to South Africa

Steve Borthwick’s team lost their Nations Championship opener in Johannesburg.

Evening Standard

South Africa vs England LIVE: Nations Championship result and latest rugby updates

Inaugural Championship gets underway in Johannesburg

Evening Standard

How to watch South Africa vs England rugby: TV channel and live stream for Nations Championship today

After dreadful Six Nations, Steve Borthwick’s side face formidable Springboks Test in Johannesburg

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South Africa vs England rugby: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds

Springboks host Steve Borthwick’s side in Johannesburg in Nations Championship opener

The Guardian - UK

South Africa has long been a symbol of liberal progress. This week’s anti-immigrant protests end that

Across the world, political uncertainty is being exploited to fan the flames of hatred. Now, the very principles that make South Africa great are at risk, says Zanele Mji, an investigative journalist based in Johannesburg

The Conversation

Urban farming helps Johannesburg’s poorest households survive – now it needs bigger investment

Urban agriculture, where plants and livestock are farmed within city limits, is increasingly recognised and promoted as a solution to food insecurity and a way to green cities so that they adapt to climate change.

Bangkok Post

South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.

Radio France Internationale

'A wake up call': Municipal misery hangs over upcoming South African elections

Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills: grim conditions like these led voters near Johannesburg to abandon their long-time loyalty to the African National Congress and hand the rival Democratic Alliance its first black township ward in South Africa, highlighting frustration over municipal-level failures ahead of November's local elections.

The Independent UK

Art galleries at prisons showcase inmates’ work in an effort to combat violence

Artwork produced through the program is sold to the public and sometimes fetches $120

The Independent UK

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus compares Henry Pollock to Siya Kolisi ahead of England clash

Pollock is set to take on South Africa for the first time in Johannesburg next week

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