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Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted

Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s low-cost housing model is broken – study suggests how to fix it

The backlog of subsidised public housing in South Africa is estimated at 2.4 million. In this interview, Hlengiwe Maila, a research fellow at the School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria, answers questions posed by associate professor Adrino Mazenda about possible solutions. Maila’s PhD thesis, which…

The Conversation

South Africa targeting 2027 spot on F1 calendar: ‘It’s going to happen’

F1 has not raced in South Africa since 1993 but a return to an iconic circuit could be on the cards

The Independent UK

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South Africa wants to make alcohol more expensive. Why it’s a good idea – health economist

The harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year.

The Conversation

In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged rich nations to honor their new commitments to help the world’s poorer countries fight climate change in a speech to Lesotho’s Parliament

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

Who owns the traditional ‘family home’ in South Africa? Court sets a new precedent, but the law remains murky

A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the “family house” under African customary law under the spotlight. The ruling touches on sensitive issues of cultural heritage, statutory laws of property, and South Africa’s history of racial discrimination.

The Conversation

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Alfred Dunhill Championship Payout 2024

How much money is on offer this week in South Africa at the Alfred Dunhill Championship?

Golf Monthly

Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Bioenergy – the renewable energy derived from plant and animal waste products – is largely ignored in South Africa. Solar energy, wind power, and green hydrogen attract most investment in renewable energy.

The Conversation

England win ODI series in South Africa after Tammy Beaumont steadies ship

England scrapped their way to a six-wicket win in the third ODI against South Africa to win the series 2-1, relying on the steadying hand of Tammy Beaumont

The Guardian - UK

Brilliant Tammy Beaumont blasts England to series victory against South Africa but win comes at a cost

England were made to wait to begin their chase by an electrical storm in Potchefstroom but Beaumont ensured a 3-0 ODI series victory

The Independent UK

Tammy Beaumont steers England to ODI series victory over South Africa

A 90-run partnership between Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones led England to a six-wicket win in the ODI decider.

The Independent UK

Jacob Zuma’s MK Party poses a major threat to South African democracy – new book

South Africa’s general election in May 2024 fundamentally changed the country’s political landscape when the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time. Collette Schulz-Herzenberg and Roger Southall are the editors of a new book called Election 2024, South Africa: Countdown to Coalition. They fielded some questions.

The Conversation

Ireland will ask UN court to expand genocide interpretation in Israel case

IRELAND will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

The National (Scotland)

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Shaheen Afridi becomes first Pakistan bowler to get 100 wickets in all 3 formats

In the first T20I match against South Africa, Shaheen took three wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets in 74 T20s and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format of the game. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Global trade in wild animals is soaring – South Africa’s laws aren’t doing enough to prevent harm

The quantity and complexity of commercial wildlife trade laws has grown globally over the past century. A new study examines wildlife trade laws in 11 countries and finds that a country’s Global Biodiversity Index does not correlate with the extent of its legislation that addresses the trade in wildlife. The…

Al Jazeera

Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties

Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.

The Independent UK

People jumping in front of cars to get injury payouts sparks a grim holiday warning in South Africa

A trend in South Africa of people jumping in front of slow-moving cars to get compensation payouts for injuries has drawn a warning from the government’s national Road Accident Fund

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Universities must teach students what freedom is – a South African course is trying to do just that

A typical student wants a university degree as a ticket to a salary. For this young person, education is a journey towards “having”. And the way to complete the journey is mainly to remember, repeat or reproduce what the teacher says and does.

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Australia on track for WTC final with South Africa

A clash with South Africa is Australia's most likely opponent for next year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

The Guardian - UK

John Rose obituary

Other lives: London student recruited to undertake anti-apartheid actions in South Africa in the 1960s and 70s

The Independent UK

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

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The Conversation

South Africa’s climate battle: mining district exposes gaps in emissions control

In South Africa, the new 2024 Climate Change Act requires local governments to plan responses to global warming. These local authorities should find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions where possible, such as from their bus services, and reduce their use of electricity that is produced by burning coal. They…

The Conversation

Rashid Vally: South African visionary whose indie record labels shaped the jazz scene

Some record labels create huge market and financial clout. Some stay much smaller, but punch way above their weight in terms of their impact on the spirit of a country’s music. For South Africa, one such label is As-Shams/The Sun, whose founder, Rashid Vally, passed away on 7 December aged…

Al Jazeera

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head

Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday.

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