4 h. ago South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit

South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg

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5 h. ago Antisocial behaviour triggers extra police powers in Welsh town

The dispersal order will be in affect for 48-hours

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9 h. ago South Africa’s Tourism Boom: Now, Two Major Awards at WTM London Highlight Its Global Appeal

South Africa’s Tourism Boom: Now, Two Major Awards at WTM London Highlight Its Global Appeal  Travel And Tour World

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10 h. ago Nigeria's president promises to intensify efforts to rescue 24 abducted schoolgirls

Nigeria's president says authorities are intensifying efforts to rescue 24 schoolgirls abducted by gunmen earlier this week

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17 h. ago Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich world to do more against climate disasters

World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa

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29 h. ago Wales star banned as Steve Tandy forced to make team change for final two games

Wales have been dealt a blow ahead of matches against New Zealand and South Africa

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40 h. ago Global Anglican ties are under stress. It's unclear if they're at the breaking point

After decades of controversies over sexuality and theology in the worldwide Anglican Communion, some leaders of a conservative coalition says it’s time to make a final break from what has long been one of the world’s largest Protestant church families

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48 h. ago South Africa foreign minister says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister says that a plane that arrived in the country last week with more than 150 Palestinians on board was part of a “broader agenda” to clear out Gaza and the West Bank through a network of chartered flights

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55 h. ago Met Office issues snow and ice warnings as UK braces for cold snap

Snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK this week

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60 h. ago Wales call up two new players for final autumn internationals

Steve Tandy has added two players to his Wales squad for the games against New Zealand and South Africa

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3 d. ago To her church friends, Ruth was the kind Irish woman who ran a safe house for human trafficking victims in South Africa...in reality she was a feared double murderer on the run

Irish woman Ruth Lawrence was living a double life in South Africa when she was arrested in October 2022 for the murders of best friends Eoin O'Connor, 32, and Anthony Keegan, 33.

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3 d. ago Simon Harmer spins South Africa to memorable victory as India captain Shubman Gill taken to hospital

Off-spinner Harmer starred as South Africa bowled India out for 93 to win the first Test at Eden Gardens

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4 d. ago Met Office verdict on snow as Arctic blast on way and temperatures will plummet to

Brits have been told to brace for freezing temperatures by the Met Office, as Storm Claudia moves down south and brings icy and snowy conditions with temperatures as low as -7 degrees C

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4 d. ago South Africa overcome Franco Mostert red card in show of strength against Italy

Italy 14-32 South Africa: For a second week in a row, the Springboks survived a red card to triumph

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4 d. ago 'Insane' Springboks red card sparks huge outcry as Siya Kolisi and viewers stunned

South Africa received a second permanent red card in the space of two weeks as Franco Mostert was sent off

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4 d. ago Franco Mostert red card: Why was South Africa lock sent off against Italy?

Mostert was controversially shown a permanent red card during the first half in Turin

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4 d. ago Italy v South Africa live: Springboks lock controversially sent off against buoyant Azzurri

After beating Australia, the hosts face up to the mighty challenge of the world champions

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4 d. ago Italy v South Africa live: Springboks continue November campaign against buoyant Azzurri

After beating Australia, the hosts face up to the mighty challenge of the world champions

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4 d. ago UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa

Advocates fear that other donors will follow Britain’s reduction to the Global Fund for Aids, TB and malariaThe UK is undermining its legacy in fighting infectious diseases including Aids and malaria by cutting money pledged to a leading global health fund, campaigners claim.The 15% reduction in the contribution to the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced this week – in a year when the UK, alongside South Africa, is co-host of the fund’s replenishment drive – risks encouraging other countries to cut back commitments as well, advocates fear.The Gates Foundation is a major private contributor to the Global Fund. The foundation also contributes to theguardian.org, which funds independent journalism at the Guardian Continue reading...

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5 d. ago South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane

Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documentsSouth Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival of scores of Palestinians who were kept on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by border police because they did not have travel papers, the president has said.A group of 153 Palestinians arrived at OR Tambo international iarport in Johannesburg on a chartered Global Airways flight from Kenya on Thursday without departure stamps, return tickets or details of accommodation, according to the border authorities. Continue reading...

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