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Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

The South Africa-born 30-year-old has scored a record 32 tries in his 49 appearances for his adopted country.

The Independent UK

New inquest rules South African Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli was beaten to death in 1967

A new inquest into the 1967 death of South African Nobel Peace Prize winner and anti-apartheid leader Albert Luthuli has found that he was beaten to death

The Independent UK

Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of the sport

As versatility and power-packed benches continue to define international rugby, could the sport become even more position-less in the future?

The Independent UK

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The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy

Gales tore at the Mary’s sails, and surf crashed across the brig’s deck. Seventeen-year-old Nathaniel Isaacs tied himself to a railing to avoid being washed overboard. The Mary’s rudder soon splintered against a rocky bar at the entrance to Natal Bay – what is now Durban, South Africa. Helpless to…

The Conversation

First Thing: US to limit refugee numbers to 7,500 with priority for white South Africans

US refugee groups say move ‘lowers our moral standing.’ Plus, unionized Starbucks workers to vote on strikes over pay and conditions

The Guardian - UK

Refugee Program Shrinks to 7,500 Slots Under New Trump Admin Policy Favoring White South Africans

The United States will admit no more than 7,500 refugees in fiscal year 2026, with most slots expected to go to white South Africans, according to a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register.

Latin Times

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White South Africans will get most slots under Trump's refugee cap.

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Trump limits refugee admissions to 7,500 per year and gives priority to white South Africans

The administration announced the programme for Afrikaners in February, saying that white South African farmers face discrimination and violence at home.

Euronews

England’s Ashes debacle and review was meant to change everything. Did it?

A change of approach is imminent, as Charlotte Edwards hinted at. The nagging worry is that it might already be too late

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

Follow all the action from Gaddafi Stadium

The Independent UK

Climate crisis is a daily reality for many African communities: how to try and protect them

For many African communities, the climate crisis is not a future scenario – it is a daily emergency. Irreversible losses, destroyed homes, failed harvests, vanishing ecosystems and lack of access to clean water are already happening.

The Conversation

England at risk of 2027 World Cup embarrassment and in need of ODI upswing

Harry Brook has admitted that he is flummoxed by England’s inability to get consistent results in recent one-day internationals

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde’s double celebration and coaching turmoil for South Africa: Wafcon storylines

Banyana Banyana squeeze through but assistant Thinasonke Mbuli insists they must learn from countries such as Malawi

The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Edwards defends England’s progress after World Cup semi-final humbling

Edwards’ side were thrashed by South Africa, who lost to England by 10 wickets in the group stage.

The Independent UK

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Wolvaardt, Kapp magic powers Proteas to World Cup final

South Africa have crushed England in the World Cup semi-finals with a wonderful captain's knock of 169 from Laura Wolvaardt leading the way.

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: Dismal England dumped out in semi-finals as South Africa romp to huge win

The Three Lions’ wait for a fourth world title wears on

The Independent UK

England knocked out of World Cup as supreme South Africa power into final

Laura Wolvaardt made a quite magnificent 169 before Marizanne Kapp dismantled England’s top order

The Guardian - UK

South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away

South Africa have made history after a phenomenal innings from the captain, Laura Wolvaardt, helped them to progress to their first 50-over World Cup final

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South African writer Zoë Wicomb embraced humanity in all its complexity

Zoë Wicomb’s first book, You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town (1987), is a tour through episodes in the life of a writer-character, Frieda Shenton. She’s not unlike but crucially not exactly like Wicomb (child of South Africa’s Namaqualand, graduate of what is now the University of the Western Cape,…

The Guardian - UK

South Africa beat England by 125 runs: Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp produced epic performances as South Africa routed England in Guwahati

The Guardian - UK

State of the Nations: form guide for November rugby internationals

The southern hemisphere big guns have touched down in Europe for the Autumn Nations Series and there is much to look forward to over the next five weekends

The Guardian - UK

Zoë Wicomb obituary

South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories

The Guardian - UK

England expect Ecclestone to play through pain in Cricket World Cup semi-final

Nat Sciver-Brunt says she expects Sophie Ecclestone to play in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa despite a shoulder injury

The Conversation

South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing waste in rubbish dumps.

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt ‘pretty confident’ Sophie Ecclestone will bowl in England semi

The left-arm spinner fell awkwardly on her left shoulder while trying to stop a boundary.

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