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 · Aug 26
Africa’s herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitised before more biodiversity is lost Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens. These are plants that have been flattened, dried and mounted on special cardboard sheets. Some of them were collected centuries ago. They hold information about where species occur and how ecosystems changed over time. The Conversation · Aug 26
‘The cycle repeats’: England’s troubles with spinners are leaving a generation behind Dom Bess is one of many in a long line of England spinners to struggle for a sustained run in Test cricket. Why is there no lasting solution? The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
Namibia to rebury remains of political prisoners returned by South Africa Two Namibian colonial-era political prisoners, whose remains were returned by South Africa last week, are to be reburied in Namibia as part of Wednesday’s Heroes Day ceremonies. They are among a group of Namibians who died in South Africa under apartheid or during the colonial period and whose remains have… Radio France Internationale · Aug 26
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'No matter what the past...' Life lessons from motivational quote on hardships, resilience, bitterness, choice and forgiveness Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future.” The quote explains how people can deal with past hardships without allowing them to control their choices. It focuses on resilience, forgiveness, personal choice, present actions and the need… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Lions v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks survive scare to remain unbeaten on South Africa tour Lions 35-41 New Zealand: The All Blacks just about prevailed in a high-scoring clash at Ellis Park The Independent UK · Aug 25
People forage for wild food in public spaces in South African cities – how to plan for this Foraging, the act of gathering wild plant and animal materials from the environment, is becoming more and more popular in cities around the world. In South African cities, some people pick wild berries and imifino (wild spinach) in open areas, considering them to be fresher and more nutritious than store-bought… The Conversation · Aug 25
Australia’s ideal team for South Africa tour still no clearer than before Bangladesh visit The quick-fire series in the Northern Territory did little to answer batting line-up questions and the top of the order remains an almighty jumble The Guardian - AU · Aug 25
Is Lions v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the tour match The Independent UK · Aug 25
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters Exclusive: internal correspondence reveals USCIS anti-fraud officers shifted on to two ‘high-priority’ initiatives The Guardian - US · Aug 24
LIV Golf 1.0 'Failed To Create A Product That Enough Golf Fans Truly Cared About' With LIV Golf 1.0 now consigned to the history books, we reflect on the tour's successes and failures... Golf Monthly · Aug 24
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the country, 19% of it fresh produce. The Conversation · Aug 24
Handre Pollard and Siya Kolisi recalled as Springboks ring changes for second Test Kolisi is set to captain the Springboks after being left out of the first Test team The Independent UK · Aug 24
Thailand hails Miss Universe Thailand 2026 Thailand on Sunday night welcomed a new beauty queen. Tharina “Khanom” Botes, a Thai-South African contestant representing Bangkok, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 at MGI HALL on the sixth floor of BRAVO BKK shopping centre. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
AAP · Aug 24 Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions.
The Economic Times · Aug 23 In 1997, couple started with 11 farms; decades later, their 67,000-acre reserve is home to more than 60 mammal species A South African couple’s nearly three-decade conservation effort has transformed 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre wildlife reserve in the Great Karoo. Sarah and Mark Tompkins restored degraded habitat before reintroducing species absent for generations. Cheetahs, black rhinos, elephants and lions have since returned, while Samara now records more…
AAP · Aug 23 Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire.
The Times of India · Aug 23 A South African couple combined 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve, restored the land and brought cheetahs back to the Great Karoo after 130 years A South African couple began restoring the Great Karoo in 1997 by bringing together 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve. After removing fences, clearing invasive plants and allowing the land to recover, they began reintroducing wildlife. Cheetahs returned after 130 years, followed by rhinos, elephants and lions, while…
The Conversation · Aug 23 Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population. But most commercial farms are still owned by a relatively small number of white farmers.
The Economic Times · Aug 23 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 · Aug 23 Mahindra bets on 'Scorpio Lifestyler' to drive global export push Mahindra & Mahindra plans to expand its export operations with a new pickup truck. This vehicle will target markets in South Africa, Australia, and Latin America. The Lifestyler pickup will also be introduced to the Indian market in 2027. Company officials expressed confidence in maintaining electric vehicle sales growth. Mahindra's…
The Independent UK · Aug 22 All Blacks stun Springboks with commanding victory in South Africa rugby series opener IN FULL
AAP · Aug 22 Labuschagne form poses Test questions as Green shines Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory Will Jordan scored twice for the All Blacks in their dominant 33-16 victory in South Africa as the world champions lost the opening match of their series
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: rugby union first Test – as it happened All Blacks withstand scrum onslaught then tear South Africa apart to take a 1-0 series lead in Johannesburg.