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South Africa’s weakened African National Congress (ANC) denounced on Monday “outrageous demands” for cabinet positions by its coalition partners in documents leaked to the press amid negotiations to form a government.  President Cyril Ramaphosa, 71, who has been re-elected for a second full term, will lead what his ANC calls a government of national unity after …

Tensions mount ahead of S.Africa coalition govt formationMon, 24 Jun 2024 15:23:56 GMT Read More »

South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi lambasted his team’s “ridiculous” critics after the Proteas won another T20 World Cup nail-biter to reach the semi-finals.Shamsi claimed 3-27 in Sunday’s three-wicket win over two-time champions West Indies as South Africa chalked up a seventh win in seven games at the tournament.The 34-year-old took the wickets of dangerous opener …

South Africa’s Shamsi hits out at ‘ridiculous’ T20 World Cup criticsMon, 24 Jun 2024 10:53:16 GMT Read More »

Growing up in a shanty town in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, Sarah Njoroge saw her parents ban her older siblings from taking part in anti-government demonstrations, fearing the bloody crackdown that would follow.But the 21-year-old spent two days last week dodging clouds of tear gas and water cannon — smartphone in hand — instead of attending …

Filming TikToks in tear gas: Kenya’s Gen-Z protestersMon, 24 Jun 2024 09:52:52 GMT Read More »

South Africa edged the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected Super Eights match on Sunday to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate the hosts.Chasing a revised 123 off 17 overs, South Africa stuttered to 110-7 as Roston Chase took three wickets, but they reached their target when Marco Jansen hit the …

South Africa beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finalsMon, 24 Jun 2024 05:53:03 GMT Read More »

As the sun sets over Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills, boys throw stones to chase baboons away. Their goal isn’t to enjoy the view of dusk but to search for a mobile network without interference from wild animals.Silozwe, a village less than 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the southern city of Bulawayo, the southern African country’s second …

Hikes, nosy neighbours afflict Zimbabweans in quest for mobile connectionMon, 24 Jun 2024 05:24:21 GMT Read More »

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.”Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate …

Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrimsMon, 24 Jun 2024 00:16:00 GMT Read More »

Kenya’s President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of “peaceful” young anti-tax protesters, prompting new calls from the movement’s organisers to accept their demand to cancel the levies.Organised on social media and led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed the demonstrations, the protests by thousands of people …

Kenya’s Ruto ready for ‘conversation’ with protestersSun, 23 Jun 2024 15:22:54 GMT Read More »

Carcasses of impala, kudu and wildebeest hang from a slaughterhouse rail, ready to be turned into steaks, sausages and burger patties of the kind South Africa wants to see more of on the dinner table.The abattoir in Bela Bela, north of Johannesburg, is among only a handful in the country dedicated to game meat.Authorities say …

S.Africa to dish up more zebra to boost jobs and conservationSun, 23 Jun 2024 01:22:38 GMT Read More »

A dominant second-half showing from Glasgow Warriors delivered a shock 21-16 United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The Scottish outfit defended and carried the ball tigerishly and were never intimidated by a partisan sell-out 50,388 crowd at Loftus Versfeld stadium.Outplayed in the first half and trailing 13-0, Glasgow scored a …

Glasgow shock Bulls to win United Rugby ChampionshipSat, 22 Jun 2024 18:37:49 GMT Read More »

A 21-year-old man has died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, a human rights official and the victim’s relative said Saturday, in the second fatality resulting from the youth-led demonstrations.Led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed the demonstrations against tax hikes, the protests have been galvanised …

Two dead in Kenya youth protestsSat, 22 Jun 2024 14:56:29 GMT Read More »