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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.

Radio France Internationale

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 Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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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.

AAP

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 - UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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…

The Conversation

Turkey joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Turkey has joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel is accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, contravening the UN Genocide Convention.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey submits ICJ bid to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ankara says the ‘conscience of humanity and international law will hold Israeli officials accountable’ for atrocities.

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Seasickness: we built a digital monitoring system on a South African research ship to help manage it

I’ve always been intrigued by the ocean, drawn to its mystery and sheer immensity. So I was excited when, in 2019, I identified a topic for my postgraduate studies that gave me a chance to work aboard South Africa’s polar supply and research vessel, the SA Agulhas II.

The Independent UK

Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel

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Turkey To Join South Africa's Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel

Turkey to join South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel at the UN court. President Erdogan criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for accountab...

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Wallabies' Rugby Championship Test with Springboks full

The opening match of the Rugby Championship between the Wallabies and world champions South Africa in Brisbane is a sellout.

The Independent UK

Black Panther actor Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The South African actor was also known for her appearance in Beyoncé’s ‘Black is King’

The Conversation

Astronomy ‘Olympics’ is being hosted in Africa for the first time: 4 big talking points

Cutting-edge telescopes, gravitational waves, black holes and our solar system’s central star, the Sun, are just a few of the topics that will be on the table in Cape Town, South Africa, for an event that’s a scientific version of the Olympic Games – though the world’s leading astronomy researchers…

Cycling Weekly

'I slept in a horse barn' - Meet the track cyclist who funded his own way to the Paris Olympics

South African Jean Spies is a two-time Olympian, thanks to his determination and the generosity of others

Golf Monthly

Olympics Women's Tee Times - Round Two

France's Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead in the opening round - here are the details of her and the rest of the field's tee times for day two

AAP

Schmidt wants Wallabies to rise to Springbok challenge

Despite four wins on the bounce, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his side will need to lift their game when they face South Africa in Brisbane.

Cycling News

'Grateful to be back at the start line' – Ashleigh Moolman Pasio resumes racing with Olympics

South African rider on the start list for Paris, returning after vertebrae break in June at Volta a Catalunya Femenina

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