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Steve Smith: I still get flashbacks to trauma of ‘sandpapergate’

Smith is due to take part in Australia’s Test tour of South Africa next month, their first since their 2018 trip that was marred by the ball-tampering episode

The Independent UK

Academics in South Africa have to focus on ‘outputs’: what’s lost when other work’s not counted

Professors Curwyn Mapaling and Nokulunga Shabalala are two Black clinical psychologists working as academics in South Africa. What started as their shared frustration with the pace of change in universities became a research programme. For three years they recorded their conversations with each other, leading to three journal papers that…

The Conversation

South African police find a ninth woman's body, with possible links to series of killings

South African police say they have discovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg

The Independent UK

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South African President Ramaphosa Falls Sick Days After Xi Jinping 'Stroke' Rumours Spread Online

Cyril Ramaphosa has been advised to rest after falling ill following the BRICS Summit in India, while unverified online claims about Xi Jinping's health remain unsupported by evidence.

International Business Times UK

'If not Marnus, who?': Aussie Test great on No.3 debate

Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.

AAP

'In This Country We Are Prey': Eighth Woman's Body Found Near Johannesburg Fuels Femicide Anger

The discovery of an eighth woman's body near Johannesburg in under two months has intensified public anger, as police investigate possible links between the deaths and South Africa's femicide crisis.

International Business Times UK

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US limits visas for South African officials over discrimination against White minorities

The United States has announced visa restrictions against foreign nationals accused of being involved in policies that discriminate against White minorities and other ethnic and racial groups in South Africa, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

The Times of India

'In This Country We Are Prey': Serial Killer Fears Grow as Eighth Woman's Body Is Found in South Africa

The discovery of eight women's bodies in Ekurhuleni in less than two months has prompted a major investigation, a R400,000 reward and renewed concern over South Africa's femicide crisis.

International Business Times UK

Deaths of nine women in South Africa spark fears of a serial killer – what we know

South African police have discovered the bodies of nine women in the east of Johannesburg over the past two months

The Independent UK

Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

Across South Africa, natural springs are more than sources of freshwater. Some are places of healing, spiritual cleansing and rituals, where communities collect water and maintain longstanding cultural connections with the environment. For example, during cleansing rituals, people bathe in or collect spring water as a way of seeking spiritual…

The Conversation

Spekboom is nutritious, water-wise and edible – so why aren’t more South Africans eating it?

Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is an easy-to-grow succulent shrub, small tree, or hedge.

The Conversation

US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination

Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa

The Guardian - UK

‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week

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Solar Industries shares plunge 17% in 2 days. Why Jefferies, Nuvama still see up to 46% upside

Solar Industries shares have plunged over 17% in two sessions following the Rs 12,951 crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings. Despite the sharp correction, Jefferies and Nuvama retain Buy ratings, citing the company’s earnings growth potential, strong cash flows and strategic benefits from the acquisition and global expansion.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we...”Know the meaning, life lesson and why it matters today

Nelson Mandela's wisdom teaches us the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. He championed the fight against apartheid and racial oppression in South Africa. His insights remind us that failure is merely a stepping stone on our path. Embracing our failures with an optimistic mindset can yield true…

The Conversation

Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history

Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56,000 Malawians and 115,000 Zimbabweans were forced to flee their homes. At least 11 foreign nationals were killed.

The Conversation

Social workers who protect children in South Africa carry a burden of trauma – better preparation could help

When a child is raped, abandoned or removed from a violent home in South Africa, a child protection social worker is assigned to the wellbeing of that child. They listen to the details, assess the danger, make urgent decisions. Once the child has been placed somewhere safe, the social worker…

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The Independent UK

Serial killer fears grow as seven women found dead near major city

Authorities say that the cases appear to be linked

The Economic Times

Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from used cooking oil

Antarctica tourists flying from Cape Town will soon travel on fuel partly made from used cooking oil. South Africa’s Sasol is supplying sustainable aviation fuel to luxury operator White Desert, which runs trips costing up to $120,000, as Antarctic tourism faces pressure to reduce its environmental impact.

The Economic Times

Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from kitchen waste

The Guardian - UK

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing

AAP

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.

The Conversation

AI has arrived in South Africa’s boardrooms – but company law hasn’t caught up

AI is beginning to influence how boards of directors make decisions in South African companies. Directors use it to do things like assess financial information, predict market trends or identify potential risks before making strategic decisions.

The Guardian - UK

England give Fleming unprecedented consent to balance job with TV role in New Zealand

Test head coach to commentate in New Zealand during October and December and will plan South Africa tour with Joe Root over coming weeks

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