HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 - The Untold Story

Nelson Mandela’s tiny South African childhood village is now a heritage centre

On the rolling hills of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Qunu remains a small rural village, much as it was when Nelson Mandela spent his childhood there. There are no grand city streets or imposing landmarks to announce its place in history. Instead, the landscape holds quieter reminders of the boy…

The Times of India · Sep 8

South Africa has new electricity pricing rules after 18 years: what it gets right and wrong

The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices.

The Conversation · Sep 8

OnlyFans in South Africa: what creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

OnlyFans was established in 2016 as a platform for content creators to post images and videos or host live streams in exchange for money. But what began as a small and relatively quiet niche startup suddenly exploded.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Australia keep faith in Marnus Labuschagne as Test squad for South Africa tour named

The under-pressure batter has been included on a 16-man list for the three-Test series in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7

'Confident' selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa

Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.

AAP · Sep 7

Algerian football chiefs name Hemdani to replace Petkovic as head coach

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Sunday the appointment of the former Marseille and Glasgow Rangers midfielder Brahim Hemdani as head coach.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea ruled out of fourth Test against South Africa

Savea suffered a shoulder injury in the 29-24 third Test defeat to the world champions

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Discovery of ancient DNA from antelope fossils in South Africa opens a new window on the past

Over the past 50,000 years, many of the world’s large mammals have gone extinct. Until recent decades, all we knew about them came from fossils. Now, analysis of ancient DNA is adding to the picture.

The Conversation · Sep 6

Springboks edge fiery clash against New Zealand to edge 2-1 ahead in series

South Africa won the third of four Tests while New Zealand captain Ardie Savea was forced off and is a doubt for the final clash

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Kriel and Marx tries help South Africa power past All Blacks to take series lead

Second-half tries from Jesse Kriel and Malcolm Marx inspired South Africa to a 29-24 win against New Zealand and a 2-1 lead in the four-Test series

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5