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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Springbok Women make changes for Italy
The South African
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August 29, 2025
Utility back Nadine Roos will start at fullback and Unam Tose at scrumhalf for the Springbok Women against Italy, while Chumisa Qawe and Eloise Webb will make their first appearances at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at the York Community...
Beyond August: Invest in Women Who Shape South African Tourism
IOL
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As we close Women’s Month, South African Tourism invites South Africans and visitors alike to turn celebration into action. Women power much of our visitor economy, from community guides and conservation rangers to hoteliers, makers and...
Data-driven destination management: What South Africa, Seville and Helsinki can teach the world
Breaking Travel News
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August 29, 2025
From climate pressures to uneven visitor flows, destinations face unique challenges—but share one powerful solution: data. After working with tourism organizations in South Africa, Seville, and Helsinki, The Data Appeal Company (part of Almawave...
TPCS 40: “I wanna go in the phone”. Illiteracy, informal learning processes , ‘voice’ and mobile phone appropriation in a South African township
Diggit Magazine
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By Fie Velghe The recent uptake of mobile phones has been especially remarkable in the developing world. For the first time in history the poorest of the poor can also take part in the telecommunication society. Mobile phone use is embedded in...
Education Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Address Global Crisis in the Teaching Profession
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 29, 2025
Press release World Summit on Teachers presents a roadmap to address 50 global million teacher shortage and fully fund public education. Below is the full press release: SANTIAGO, CHILE – As Ministers and education leaders prepare to convene for...
Stay vigilant: Why young South Africans should question influencer job offers
IOL
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Young South Africans have been urged to be extra vigilant and scrutinise work/study/training programmes being touted on social media, as it has become one of the easiest ways to trick and ensnare victims of human trafficking, experts say. The...
US faces Australia and Italy plays South Africa in key pool games at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Lethbridge Herald
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August 29, 2025
By Canadian Press on August 29, 2025. LONDON (AP) — The all-embracing feeling of all 16 teams after their first game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was relief. Years of dreams followed by weeks in camps strained the anticipation among the players,...
Joburg vs Cape Town: Africa’s wealth capitals face off
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 29, 2025
Africa Wealth Report 2025 shows Johannesburg still in the lead – but Cape Town is catching up fast. Johannesburg may still be Africa’s wealthiest city, but Cape Town is fast catching up and could seize the crown by 2030. That’s the standout...
G20 chair South Africa seeks to tackle poverty with inequality panel
East Coast Radio
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The six-member team, led by Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz, will analyse the impact of wealth and income inequality, and offer practical policy solutions to world leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. South Africa this year holds the...
Victims of South Africa’s ‘house of horrors’ case embrace hope as trial approaches
Cape Times
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After nearly eight years, the wheels of justice have gained momentum as the oldest sex abuse case in the country is expected to start trial in the Wynberg Regional Court next month. As the trial dates near, the sister victims of the “house of...
“You won’t pay a single dime”: Lady excited to share free dental clinic in Cape Town in viral TikTok video
Briefly
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August 29, 2025
A young South African content creator shared where locals could get their dental healthcare done for free The Mzansi youngster filmed a now-viral and well-received TikTok video and posted it online on Thursday Social media users were grateful for...
Fighting internal fraud: How fidelity insurance protects South African businesses?
Zawya
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Many businesses believe fraud is something that happens elsewhere – until it strikes at the heart of their own operations. The financial and reputational fallout from internal dishonesty can be devastating, with South African organisations...
Top home décor trends South Africans are loving right now
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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August 29, 2025
For years, neutral tones have dominated home décor, offering broad appeal and safe resale potential. But in 2025, the pendulum is swinging. Today’s homeowners are turning away from bland palettes in favour of bold, expressive interiors that...
Culture vs War project dub documentaries in world's most spoken languages
Ukrinform
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The project Culture vs War has dubbed six Ukrainian documentaries into the world’s most spoken languages to convey the truth about Russia’s war against Ukraine in English, Spanish, and Arabic. This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the...
“Children shouldn’t start from the bottom”: SA praises parents who bought their high schooler new Volkswagen
Briefly
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August 29, 2025
Almost a million people online were impressed by parents who bought their teenage daughter her first wheels South Africans were amazed by the folks and pointed out their riches, from the school their child attended, and their lifestyle The people...
Fans react to video of top Mzansi actresses together: "Role models of South African women"
Briefly
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August 29, 2025
Winnie Ntshaba, Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo, Linda Sokhulu, and Zikhona Sodlaka made headlines on social media A video of these legendary actresses together in one room was posted by an online user Many netizens were stunned to see how close they are,...
South African Music Awards Unveils Diverse SAMA31 Nominees
News Ghana
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August 29, 2025
The Recording Industry of South Africa has revealed nominees across 25 categories for the 2025 South African Music Awards, showcasing a vibrant mix of established stars and emerging talent that spans every corner of the nation’s musical landscape....
Cultural and Historic Tourism Untapped, Amplification Needed
Villager
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August 29, 2025
By: Dwight Links Governors Kadiva Hamutumwa and Johannes Khamuseb both wish to harness the untapped potential of their regions to increase the tourism sector’s presence in their respective regions. Otjozondjupa governor Khamuseb noted that his...
South Africans, other expats must respect BVI culture
BVI News
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August 28, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on August 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM / Talk-show host Claude Skelton Cline has called on South Africans and all expatriates living in the BVI to respect the territory’s culture and protocols, following outrage over the South...
Cape Town’s Unique Experiences for the Curious Traveller
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 28, 2025
Cape Town invites curious travelers to dig deeper with unique adventures in history, cuisine, and nature. Photo by Jacob Lund via Canva Cape Town, nestled at the southern tip of Africa, is a place where the iconic Table Mountain meets the blue...