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Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years ago

Burnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating back as far as 1.8 million years, the remains suggest early humans may have learned to control fire hundreds of thousands of years earlier than previously believed, potentially reshaping…

The Economic Times

AO boss blames Labour as it shifts UK call centre roles abroad

About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as the retailer reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholders

The Guardian - UK

Through county relegations and club struggles, Blackpool cricket endures

From Harold Larwood to Afghan refugees, Blackpool continues to show the value and the charm of English cricket’s outgrounds

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AO World boss blames Labour job tax hike for move to offshore jobs overseas

John Roberts said the group was hiring staff in South Africa to cut staff costs and using AI in warehouses.

Evening Standard

Xenophobia in South Africa: state’s complicity with gangs and vigilantes is threatening its ability to govern

Marches, Mozambicans murdered, state-sponsored evacuations, a nationally televised presidential address. Anti-immigrant mobilisation has again drawn the world’s attention to South Africa. The continental backlash threatens tourism, trade, diplomacy and investment opportunities in Africa’s largest economy, and is derailing its constitutional democracy.

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Abdullah Ibrahim obituary

South African jazz pianist, composer and improviser who cast a spell on audiences all over the world

The Guardian - UK

Language matters for disaster warnings – this community didn’t get useful flood alerts

In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of people who speak minority or Indigenous languages, the message often stops short.

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Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

In tonight's programme: South Africa's Western Cape is still counting the cost of last month's devastating floods. Also, in DR Congo, the government has reported a substantial daily jump in Ebola cases. Plus Ivorian fans are living large in the wake of their team's victorious first World Cup appearance in…

France 24

South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising

The events of June 16, 1976 — now commemorated annually as Youth Day — are considered a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle against white minority rule

The Independent UK

Peruvian cops dressed as World Cup mascots to arrest an accused drug dealer during Mexico versus South Africa

Peruvian cops used the match as cover.

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South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

The Independent UK

South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91

The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illness

The Guardian - US

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

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South Africa is short of 2.6 million homes: Vienna’s approach to social housing offers useful lessons

South Africa faces a housing backlog of at least 2.6 million units, for more than 12 million people. The state supply of new, subsidised housing has declined over the past decade and the government’s housing policy is shifting.

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Czech Republic vs South Africa World Cup 2026 Predictions

Czech Republic vs South Africa meet in Atlanta on June 18 in a must-win Group A clash. Czech Republic are -130 favorites to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Sports Lens

Mexico vs South Korea World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Mexico vs South Korea meet in a Group A decider on June 18 at Estadio Akron. Mexico are narrow +100 favorites, but South Korea at +325 is the value angle worth exploring.

Sports Illustrated

Why U.S. Broadcaster Won’t Be Punished for ‘Breaking’ World Cup Rule

U.S. viewers missed about 10 seconds of Mexico’s win over South Africa on Thursday.

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'Horrific: I couldn't believe what I saw' ex-Manchester United coach gives damning verdict of his country's World Cup start

The former Manchester United man was not impressed by what he saw

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Free Nelson Mandela review – this gripping documentary pulls no punches

A revelatory look at the sprawling tale of the decades-long struggle against apartheid. It’s a nuanced tale that brutally emphasises the personal cost of Mandela’s resistance

Bangkok Post

South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

The Guardian - US

Fifa will not punish Fox for breaking advertising rules during World Cup opener

The US broadcaster overran its advertisements during a hydration break in the opening match between Mexico and South Africa

The Conversation

Ma Vesta Smith: why this unsung activist matters 50 years after the Soweto uprising

While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa’s liberation from white minority rule, called apartheid.

The Conversation

Want to learn a South African language? Your options are limited – here’s why

It’s 50 years since the Soweto uprising in South Africa. On 16 June 1976, tens of thousands of young black South Africans protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language (alongside English) at school.

The Conversation

Young, South African and unemployed: finding direction starts with knowing yourself – counsellor

Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion, poverty and discouragement. As one lens on this scene, unemployment in the age group 15-34 borders on 46%.

The Conversation

The story behind Soweto Blues, Miriam Makeba’s famous song about the June 16 uprising

Miriam Makeba sang a famous song about the 16 June 1976 uprising in her birthplace, South Africa. The protest was a pivotal point in the fight against apartheid and white minority rule in the country. The song was called Soweto Blues and its opening lines go:

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