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Questions Remain Over South African Involvement In Champions Cup

Doubts are still lingering over the future participation of the three South African teams in the Champions Cup as clubs continue to send weakened sides to Europe.

International Business Times

Africa takes centre stage as South Africa maps ambitious G20 agenda

As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice issues. This means there's a lot at stake for Brics and developing nations.

Radio France Internationale

Ireland formally joins South Africa’s ICJ Gaza genocide case against Israel

IRELAND has formally joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The National (Scotland)

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Five New PGA Tour Players Ready to Break Out in 2025

This season will feature plenty of exciting new faces on the PGA Tour and here’s a few we’re particularly keen on watching.

Sports Illustrated

Should you use your retirement savings to pay off debt? Three things to keep in mind

A host of countries have taken steps to reform the terms under which people can access their retirement benefits. South Africa is the most recent. In 2024 it introduced changes that allow access to some retirement savings while ensuring that most of the money is still preserved for later.

The Conversation

‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border

South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it

South Africa’s succulents – small, fleshy, green plants sometimes shaped like roses or stars, and often found peeping out between rocks in dry areas – are sought after by an increasingly international collector market.

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Street Trash review – grisly remake of cult horror sends exploding corpses to South Africa

A gang of homeless misfits fight for survival in this dull reboot of the 1987 American horror film

The Guardian - UK

Rabada confident Proteas can down Aussies in Test final

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has warned Australia that the buoyant Proteas will fight fire with fire in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

AAP

Drought and farming: how women in South Africa are using Indigenous knowledge to cope

Africa’s small-scale farmers make up nearly 80% of all farms in the agriculture sector. In South Africa, there are about 2 million small-scale farmers, predominantly Black and based in the eastern summer rainfall region of the country.

The Conversation

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

Visit Afghanistan, land of culture, cricket and women closeted in their own homes

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid

The Guardian - UK

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale

Dark Noon: the reimagining of American history that provoked acclaim – and walkouts – comes to Australia

Whiteface, wigs and western movies feature in this confronting outsider vision of America, performed by seven South African actors

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PC Gamer

The FBI put a $5 million bounty on the 'Cryptoqueen' last year but still hasn't found her, so take your pick: Russia, South Africa, or murdered on a yacht in 2018

Ruja Ignatova disappeared in 2017, and hasn't been seen since.

WhatToWatch

How to watch South Africa vs Pakistan live stream: 2nd Test online or on TV, tourists following on to save match

Here's how you can watch South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test online, which started on Friday, January 3.

InsideEVs

South Africa Could Get Tesla Battery Plant In Exchange For Starlink Deal: Report

Musk's South African roots are calling him home. Okay, well, maybe not him, but at least his companies. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Musk's talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could lead to a bit of quid pro quo for two of Musk's heavy hitters: Tesla and SpaceX.

The Independent UK

Who is Kwena Maphaka? Teenage fast bowler set to become South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer

The teenage left-arm fast bowler has made a rapid rise into the professional ranks

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The Independent UK

South Africa vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025

Follow all the action from World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground

The Guardian - UK

Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025

Archer literally in cotton wool, Root inventing another shot and South Africa claiming the urn – some predictions for the year ahead

The Conversation

Rock art acoustics: South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing Echoplex, a magnetic tape device that influenced the soundtrack of a generation. Think of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love (1969) and the echo on its violin sections. The echo coming from Hank Marvin’s guitar shaped…

The Guardian - UK

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

In a critical year for elections on the continent, three women who took office in 2024 talk about the obstacles they see in politics and where gains are being made

Fortune

Elon Musk eyes a deal with his native South Africa to let SpaceX offer Starlink service in exchange for a Tesla battery plant, report

Musk’s political influence continues to grow.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

An unpredictable year ended with Temba Bavuma’s side making the World Test Championship final with a nail-biting win over Pakistan

Al Jazeera

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finish to enter Test championship final

South Africa seal their place in World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win.

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