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The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother says ‘family serving life sentence’ as Oscar Pistorius freed on parole

Former South African Paralympic and Olympic athlete released after serving nine years for murder of model in 2013

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

South Africa's correctional services department confirmed release and said former Paralympic star is at home

Evening Standard

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole after nearly 9 years in prison

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole Friday, more than a decade after he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a Valentine’s Day killing that shattered the reputation of a sporting superstar

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Oscar Pistorius is released from prison on parole in South Africa

The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole.

WEKU

S.Africa's Pistorius To Be Released From Prison

South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on parole Friday, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world.

International Business Times

Watch live: View of South Africa prison as Oscar Pistorius released on parole

Watch live from outside a South African prison on Friday, 5 January, after Oscar Pistorius was released on parole after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole. He will be strictly monitored until December 2029

Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole to live under strict conditions at a family home after serving nearly nine years of his murder sentence for the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013

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Oscar Pistorius parole ‘sends wrong message’, says women’s charity on eve of release

Women for Change says Friday’s release of athlete who murdered his girlfriend highlights gender-based violence in South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

“Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying”. “Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying”. “Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.”

The Conversation

India complete quickest victory in Test history to level South Africa series

The tourists chased down a fourth innings total of 79 in just 12 overs at Newlands to wrap up the entire game.

The Independent UK

IND vs SA second Test | Fiery Bumrah helps Team India break a Cape Town hoodoo

IND vs SA: Match report of the India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Cape Town on January 4, 2024

The Hindu

Veganuary at 10: it completely changed my life – but has the vegan bubble now burst?

Launched by a couple in York a decade ago, Veganuary has become a global phenomenon, with more than 700,000 making the pledge last year. But with sales of meat alternatives falling in the UK, has veganism peaked?

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu seeks ‘fundamental change’ on Lebanon border – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

The Guardian - AU

Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

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AAP

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

The Independent UK

White House dismisses South Africa’s genocide case against Israel as ‘meritless’

Israel has denied the allegations and says its’ defence forces make ‘every effort to limit harm to the non-involved and to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip’

The Hindu

India in South Africa | Reward for hitting one area consistently, says Siraj

Ashwell Prince praises Mohammed Siraj's performance on a quick wicket, noting the inconsistency of bounce & the amount of balls taken above the keeper's head.

The Independent UK

India bowl South Africa out for 55 as wickets tumble on first day at Newlands

At stumps South Africa were 62 for three in the second innings, only 36 behind after India had lost their last six wickets for no runs in 11 balls.

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Watch: Adorable lion cubs think dad’s tail is a toy; dad isn’t amused

Lion cubs get an education from dad at the Pumba Private Game Reserve in South Africa in this endearing footage captured by a head ranger.

Evening Standard

India skittle South Africa for 55 before losing six wickets in 11 balls without scoring

A remarkable first day of the Second Test saw South Africa record their lowest score in 92 years

Evening Standard

Israel to fight genocide claims made by South Africa at top UN court

A spokesperson for Israel has slammed the case as 'absurd blood libel'

Dynamite News

SA vs Ind, 2nd Test: Rampant Siraj wreaks havoc on host batters, puts visitors in command

Rampant Mohammed Siraj produced an irresistible spell on day one to crush South Africa's batting order with his 6-wicket haul to bundle out hosts for 55 in the second Test at the Newlands on Wednesday. Read Further on Dynamite News

The Guardian - UK

Women’s cricket team of the year: from Tammy Beaumont to Beth Mooney

From Sophie Ecclestone’s table-topping exploits to Mooney’s clutch World Cup displays, we pick our all-format XI for 2023

The Conversation

South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on what it's up against

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Monusco, is ending after 20 years. It will be replaced by troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by the South African military. Thomas Mandrup, an expert in African security governance and South African military and…

The Hindu

Ind vs SA | Second test sees 23 wickets tumble

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj's career-best 6-15 helps India bowl out South Africa for 55 on Day 1 of 2nd Test on January 3, 2024

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