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Tommy Freeman vows England will take the fight to ‘human’ South Africa
‘We are going to go properly after them,’ insists winger Springboks are world champions but ‘not unbeatable’ The England wing Tommy Freeman has insisted that all-conquering South Africa are only ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency
African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnershipsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Mystery surrounds John Smyth after leaving UK and Zimbabwe for South Africa
Smyth enjoyed ‘opulent lifestyle’ in Cape Town after he was barred from Zimbabwe, where he abused boys at summer camps. The evangelical Christian barrister John Smyth abused as many as 130 boys and ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winnerWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa in 2010, has been arrested on fraud and theft chargesSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug
Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchers. Researchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live
Updates from 5.40pm start time at Twickenham Have any thoughts? Send Daniel a mail The anthems are done. They’re stripping the banners and flags off the park. The players are getting into ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
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Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa
Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at riskWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion
The country’s governing party had severed ties with the former president in July after he campaigned for an opposition party in the last general election.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes
Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery . Forty years ago this week, a group of pop stars gathered at a west London studio ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children
The South African government said that nearly 900 people, many children, had fallen sick since September.World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
Wales v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series – live
Live rugby union updates from 5.40pm UK time Why not ">email Daniel with your thoughts Tell you what, that was a moving rendention of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau. . No matter the context, the Welsh ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
South Africa condemn Wales to 12th straight defeat to leave Gatland on brink
Wales 12-45 South Africa Springboks score seven tries without reaching top gear Another week, another record defeat. This time Wales went down by 33 points to South Africa, which is the worst ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
America’s foreign policy has changed — and must remain changed
Global economic power has for too long been concentrated in the hands of large corporations and state-run enterprisesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The speech that changed the course of women's football
The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer
A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Will rich countries pay for climate change?
At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
How are the inheritance tax rules changing?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a series of changes to the way inheritance tax works.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Watch: The farming inheritance tax row explained
BBC Verify examines the different claims about how many farms will be affected by the inheritance tax changes for agricultural assets.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago
