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Marriage and migration: what happens when men return to the family home in Botswana

The history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled into the workforce as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in mines, factories, kitchens and…

The Conversation

South African immigration authorities raid a US refugee processing center

South African authorities say a center processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally

The Independent UK

South Africa 1-0 Ghana: Bafana Bafana victorious in final Africa Cup of Nations tune-up

Bafana Bafana take on Angola in AFCON opener on Monday

Evening Standard

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South Africa vs Ghana LIVE: AFCON warm-up result, latest updates and reaction as Bafana Bafana victorious

Tune up for Africa Cup of Nations begins

Evening Standard

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

Evening Standard

South Africa in talks with Russia over men ‘tricked’ into fighting in Ukraine

Government says it received distress calls, as daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma accused of luring men to frontline

The Guardian - UK

Death toll climbs to 5 in South African temple building collapse

The death toll from last week's building collapse at a Hindu temple site in South Africa has risen to five

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Iconic ‘Little Foot’ may actually be new human species, scientists say

Specimen found in South Africa was widely thought to be member of ape-like human ancestor family that lived nearly 2 million years ago

The Independent UK

The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe

Each December, long-distance buses, minibus taxis and private cars stream northwards from South Africa as Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second biggest city, prepares for its annual ritual: the seasonal homecoming of “injiva” – migrants returning for Christmas.

The Conversation

Little Foot hominin fossil may be new species of human ancestor

Australian researchers think the skeleton found in South Africa is not the same species as two found in the same South Africa cave system

The Guardian - AU

‘Outright evil:’ anguish and anger over South Africans tricked into fighting for Russia

Relatives fear for lives of men thought to remain trapped in war after allegedly being recruited by a daughter of Jacob Zuma

The Guardian - UK

Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK

South Africa eases affirmative action regulations on Starlink and others that Musk said were racist

South Africa’s communications minister has ordered a policy change that allows Elon Musk's Starlink and other foreign-owned satellite internet providers to operate in the country without selling 30% of their local equity to Black or other non-white owners

The Independent UK

Building under construction collapses on temple in South Africa, leaving 1 dead

Local authorities report that a multistory building under construction collapsed on a Hindu temple in Verulam, South Africa, killing at least one person and trapping several others

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Multiple people trapped as building collapse in South Africa leaves one dead

A multistory building that was under construction collapsed on a temple below it, authorities said

Cycling Weekly

'My FTP is 480W, and I’m consuming up to 140g carbs an hour': gravel powerhouse Matthew Beers shares what made 2025 his most successful season yet

After winning at Cape Epics, Gravel Burn, Big Sugar Classic, Belgian Waffle Ride, and Lauf Gravel Worlds, Specialized Off-Road rider Matthew Beers is on the cusp of gravel greatness

Latin Times

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar's Second Husband Resurfaces in South Africa Amidst Trump Criticism

The marriage between Rep. Omar and Ahmed Nur Said Elmi has been the subject of public scrutiny since her entry into politics.

International Business Times UK

Ilhan Omar 'Dirty Dandy' Husband Resurfaces in S. Africa as Trump Rages Over Her Marriage History

Ilhan Omar's second husband Ahmed Elmi resurfaces in South Africa as a 'dirty dandy' while President Trump launches new investigations into their alleged sibling marriage fraud.

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Bloemfontein, South Africa: how to turn clear skies, a planetarium and an observatory into a tourist attraction

Astro-tourism is a niche form of tourism where visitors explore the night sky through stargazing events, guided tours, educational presentations and digital astronomy experiences. Unlike mass tourism, astro-tourism focuses on learning rather than just sightseeing.

The Guardian - UK

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but claims eye-gouge ‘was never intentional’

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth has accepted his 12-week ban for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann but maintains it was not an intentional act

The Conversation

Food waste in South Africa is dumped in landfills - study weighs up healthier and more sustainable options

Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa’s landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs the economy billions. But there are opportunities to turn what we throw away into value for people, the planet and local economies.

The Independent UK

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth apologises for eye gouge after ban — but says it was ‘never intentional’

The South Africa veteran received a 12-match ban after his sending off against Wales

The Independent UK

ITV to show opening game of 2026 World Cup as UK TV schedule confirmed

ITV and BBC again share broadcasting duties in the United Kingdom for the 2026 tournament

Marie Claire

Lady Eliza Spencer Shares Her "Dream" Destination Wedding Locale and How Her Proposal Was Like an "Out-Of-Body Experience"

Princess Diana's niece opened up about her engagement for the first time in an interview with 'Hello!'

AAP

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

India have thrashed South Africa by 101 runs after dismissing them for 74. Australia are likely to face both at the T20 Word Cup.

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