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Men abused by women don’t all fight back. Some believe a strong man is non-violent – South African study

Studies of intimate partner violence mostly portray men as abusers and women as victims. Little academic attention is paid to men who are abused by their female partners. Even less effort is made to understand how men’s experiences of intimate partner violence affect the way they see their masculinity, and…

The Conversation

S.Africa Offers A Lesson On How Not To Shut Down A Coal Plant

The cold corridors of South Africa's once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022 in what was trumpeted as a pioneering project in the world's transition to green energy.

International Business Times

Caspar Lee says YouTubers should lean into TV work but AI is no threat

The British-South African’s comments come after YouTube giant MrBeast faced a series of issues with his new show on Amazon Prime Video.

Evening Standard

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South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know

Police officials surrounded the mine and cut off suppliers to the illegal miners, hoping to force them out.

Al Jazeera

Fossil finds: footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives

Mention the word “fossils” to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course, body fossils make up a large part of the global fossil record. But humans and other species leave their mark in other ways too – for instance, their tracks. The study of these fossil tracks…

The Conversation

How ethical are South Africa’s news media? We studied public complaints to the press council to find out

The news media in South Africa have a long and dark history of being used to oppress the majority during colonialism and apartheid. In the new context of societal transformation and constitutional democracy since 1994, media diversity is crucial. And the need for ethical journalism is paramount.

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Nigeria celebrates victory over South African rivals with Miss Universe runner-up

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania after she was stripped of South African identity documents

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England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project

The Guardian - UK

We all need toilets – expert insights into what happens when there aren’t enough of them

“Safe toilets for all by 2030” is one of the Sustainable Development Goal targets. But, with just more than five years to go until 2030, the United Nations says the world is “seriously off-track … 3.5 billion people still live without safely managed sanitation, including 419 million who practise open…

The Conversation

Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

The Independent UK

Borthwick claims players were not fit enough for Tests after South Africa loss

Steve Borthwick does not believe he will be sacked despite poor results while Freddie Stewart says the players should shoulder the blame

The Guardian - UK

England players should be held accountable for run of defeats – Jamie George

South Africa emerged 29-20 winners at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

The Independent UK

South African Court Orders Police To End Standoff With Miners

South African court intervenes in standoff between police and illegal miners in Stilfontein, ensuring access for trapped miners and investigating police ac...

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Five things we learned in England’s loss to South Africa

Self-inflicted errors led to a fifth straight loss but Marcus Smith’s stock is on the rise along with the absent Alex Mitchell.

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Al Jazeera

Miners holed up in abandoned South Africa shaft ‘starving’

Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.

The Conversation

Flies carry bacteria – and some of those are resistant to antibiotics. What we found in three South African hospices

Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick.

The Guardian - UK

The only thing Steve Borthwick’s England are developing is a losing habit

A fifth defeat in succession, this time to South Africa, is latest evidence of the damaging limitations of this team

The Guardian - UK

Eben Etzebeth shows why he is the heart and soul of South Africa

Lock shines with ruthless display of energy and aggression for a team who know how to win playing within themselves

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick feels he still has RFU’s backing after England’s latest loss

England have lost their last five games.

The Guardian - UK

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

Evening Standard

England 20-29 South Africa: Steve Borthwick's side entertaining again but Springboks extend losing run

Pressure building on Steve Borthwick as disappointing autumn continued

The Guardian - UK

England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win

Steve Borthwick’s side answered a few questions about their direction but ultimately fell to a 29-20 defeat against the Springboks

The Independent UK

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

England were beaten 29-20 by the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England

England 20-29 South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe scored twice as the Springboks prevailed in a ferocious contest

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs South Africa: Sam Underhill a machine but Freddie Steward struggles

England made a fast start at Allianz Stadium but Springboks proved too strong

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