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Some solitary mammals have surprisingly social lives: what I’ve learned from a tiny South African rodent

We probably all know someone who lives a solitary life. But not everyone realises that there are solitary individuals in the animal kingdom, too. Examples of solitary species are some shrews, and large predators, such as black bears (Ursus americanus) and leopards (Panthera pardus).

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Small towns in South Africa can benefit from renewable energy projects: here’s what developers should do

South Africa’s Northern Cape province has become a prime area for investment in renewable energy. It is host to 59 of the 112 large-scale renewable energy projects secured through the country’s flagship Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme by 2021. But have the communities hosting these new projects benefited…

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Miss South Africa crowns first deaf winner after pageant full of controversy

Le Roux uses a cochlear implant to assist with her hearing and received two years of speech therapy before she spoke her first words

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Wounded Wallabies forced to rebuild on the run as Springboks expose gap to the top

Australia coach Joe Schmidt must find a way to lift his young squad for the second Test after No 1-ranked South Africa handed them a scarring defeat

The Guardian - AU

1st Test: Athanaze heroics guide West Indies to South Africa draw

Alick Athanaze narrowly missed his first Test century but played a pivotal role in helping the West Indies secure a draw against South Africa in a rain-interrupted first Test at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday.

The Times of India

Impatient tourist bumps lion with vehicle; footage sparks outrage

The motorist appears to be nudging the startled lion to clear a prime observation spot in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

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Springboks smash Wallabies to open Rugby Championship

South Africa have inflicted the first defeat on the Wallabies under the coaching tenure of Joe Schmidt, thrashing the Australians in Brisbane

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Springboks deal Wallabies a brutal reality check with crushing first Test win

South Africa beat Australia 33-7 in the rugby international at Suncorp Stadium as the world champions run in five tries to one

The Guardian - AU

Australia 7-33 South Africa: men’s rugby union international – as it happened

The Springboks demolished the Wallabies in Brisbane to end Joe Schmidt’s unbeaten start

The Guardian - AU

Why Tyla’s racial identity has rallied South Africans behind Coloured communities

Many young people are exploring what it means to embrace a label entrenched by apartheid that has evolved into a unique culture

The Guardian - UK

Australia v South Africa LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as dominant Springboks rout Wallabies

Australia 7-33 South Africa: The world champions showed their superiority at Suncorp Stadium to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win

The Independent UK

1st Test: Keshav Maharaj puts South Africa on top against West Indies

Keshav Maharaj’s disciplined spin bowling proved pivotal as South Africa tightened their grip on the first Test against the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval. Maharaj's persistent line and length earned him three crucial wickets, leaving the hosts at 145/4 at the close of a rain-affected third day on Friday,…

The Times of India

U.S. Disqualified From Men's 4X100 Relay After Botched Handoff

U.S. men's 4x100 relay team disqualified after handoff error, finishing 7th. Canada, South Africa, and Great Britain claimed gold, silver, and bronze.

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Millions of Olympics fans turn out to paint Paris in their national colours

More than 10 million Olympics fans have flocked to France from every corner of the globe. RFI dove into the festive frenzy – catching up with revelers from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, India and of course the vibrant host nation itself.

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The Independent UK

Is Australia v South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship fixture

The Rugby Championship begins with a battle between the old Southern Hemisphere rivals in Brisbane

The Conversation

Paris Games herald a new anti-corruption era, but carrying the torch may pose an Olympic challenge for the US

The world has grown cynical about the integrity of major international sports, and not without reason. From the Olympics bribery scandal of the 1990s – which implicated the hosts of Nagano 1998, Sydney 2000 and Salt Lake City 2002 – we have seen additional corruption scandals in major global sporting…

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South African artist Gavin Jantjes on his major retrospective

RFI's Spotlight on Africa met with artist Gavin Jantjes to chat about his To Be Free! A Retrospective 1970-2023. The exhibition traces his journey as "a creative agent of change" from South Africa to Europe, celebrating his multifaceted roles as painter, printmaker, writer, curator and activist.

The Independent UK

The scrutiny Khelif and Lin face over their sex at the Olympics is a repeating problem in sports

It’s been 15 years since a teenage runner from South Africa was publicly scrutinized over her sex at a major sports event

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South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be

South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers and former ministers have been tainted by claims of favouritism, corruption and elitist practices when it comes to funds.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign

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Wallabies dismiss trash talk ahead of Springboks Test

The Wallabies are paying no attention to trash talk from South Africa as they brace for a torrid Rugby Championship clash with the world champion Springboks.

The Guardian - UK

Miss South Africa contestant withdraws after mother is accused of identity theft

National government is investigating Chidimma Adetshina, who had faced a public furore over her citizenship

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa

Australia have made a promising start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two rugby Tests against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Teenage French rugby international still missing after being swept away at sea on tour

Medhi Narjissi was touring South Africa with France under-18s when he was ‘swept away by a wave’ while swimming with other players in a recovery session

The Conversation

Sexual abuse and bad pay: women’s struggles in South African live music exposed

Women working in live music as performers and in other onstage and behind-the-scenes roles in South Africa experience exclusion from decision-making, unequal pay, pressure to fit stereotyped roles, constant micro-aggressions, and real danger of gender-based violence. This is according to new industry research commissioned by the Southern African Music Rights…

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