All Blacks suffer major injury blow after South Africa series defeat IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 21
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set to miss rest of year after shoulder surgery The back rower dislocated his shoulder in the third Test against South Africa The Independent UK · Sep 21
Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep Australia have edged Zimbabwe to claim a 3-0 series clean sweep, with century-maker Josh Inglis keen to use the tour of South Africa as a World Cup trial run. AAP · Sep 21
Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Flagmantle frenzy Flagmantle fever has taken over Perth, and the Wallabies want to ensure the party-like celebrations extend into Sunday with an upset win over the Springboks. AAP · Sep 21
‘We’re terrified all the time’: Fear and anger in South Africa after nine women’s bodies found in three months IN FOCUS: A series of gruesome discoveries in Johannesburg have put renewed focus on gender-based violence in the country. But campaigners tell Maira Butt that women have been raising the alarm for years yet little is being done The Independent UK · Sep 20
Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South Africa Vigils, group runs and moments of silence: thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa this weekend to pay tribute to the nine women found murdered in eastern Johannesburg. In a country that records more than 60 homicides a day, the nine murders sent shockwaves through the population. Anger is mounting,… France 24 · Sep 20
China goes shopping in India as exports jump 39% and BRICS trade picks up India’s exports are gaining ground across key markets, with shipments to four core BRICS economies rising 34% to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27. China and South Africa led the growth, while exports to Japan, Italy and South Korea also rose sharply, pointing to a broader expansion in India’s export footprint. The Economic Times · Sep 20
India, South Africa hold first Army-to-Army Staff Talks, focus on training and capacity building India and South Africa held their first Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi. Discussions focused on expanding training exchanges and joint capacity building initiatives. South African delegates observed Indian Army's artificial intelligence projects and manufacturing capabilities. This engagement followed a meeting between Prime Ministers Modi and Ramaphosa. Both nations reaffirmed… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Why new Rangers star felt 'overlooked' by his former manager Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya is determined to get over his World Cup heartache after hitting out at previous South Africa boss Hugo Broos. The National (Scotland) · Sep 19
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India in transition but Australia would expect to face against a very strong team, says Australian batter Voges Former Australian batter Adam Voges anticipates a strong Indian Test team for the upcoming series. He expects a challenging battle against the Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Voges believes India possesses significant young talent to fill the void. Australia has learned from past simultaneous retirements and plans staged transitions. Australian… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Johannes Radebe on Strictly and survival: ‘It’s a blessing and a curse to know life in both extremes’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The professional dancer withstood homophobia and homelessness in his native South Africa before becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV faces. Now he’s been tasked with guiding ‘Strictly’ through a post-Tess and Claudia revamp. He speaks to Lauren Morris The Independent UK · Sep 19
This circus in South Africa lifts poor young performers into the spotlight Behind the spectacle of Johannesburg’s circus stages is a social program that trains people from under-resourced communities, helping turn talent into professional skills and paid work in a country struggling with high youth unemployment The Independent UK · Sep 19
Russia shares AI-generated Putin selfie as use of artificial content spreads among Europe's politicians The Russian embassy in South Africa recently shared an AI-generated image of BRICS leaders. It's part of a growing trend of public figures and institutions using AI in their communication, which researchers say can undermine public trust. Euronews · Sep 18
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunity Eight decades of political trust and complementary economies have long made the case for deeper India-South Africa trade. A new preferential trade agreement and India's 2026 BRICS chairship now supply the mechanism and the moment. The Economic Times · Sep 18
The Independent UK · Sep 17 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 Conversation · Sep 17 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 Independent UK · Sep 17 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 · Sep 17 Fear and anger in South Africa after nine women found dead – what we know IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 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.
AAP · Sep 17 '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.
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 '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.
The Times of India · Sep 16 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.
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 '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.
The Independent UK · Sep 16 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 Conversation · Sep 16 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…