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78th UNGA: President Tinubu and his Defining Moment

This Day 30 Sep 2023
Two days earlier, still on the sidelines of UNGA, President Tinubu had also held fruitful bilateral talks with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, where he canvassed stronger economic ties with that country, and with President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the ...
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Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties

Wtop 30 Sep 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The small southern African nation of Eswatini held elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its Parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years.
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Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties

Springfield News-Sun 30 Sep 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The small southern African nation of Eswatini held elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its Parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years.
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Ireland 'itching' for showdown with Scotland - Dave Kilcoyne

RTE 30 Sep 2023
Having been given a few days off the rest the body and soul after last week's energy-sapping win against South Africa, it's a sign of pretty good squad morale that so many of the Ireland team reported back to camp in Tours ahead of schedule ... "You look at that South Africa game, ...
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A weekend of song and dance

Independent online (SA) 30 Sep 2023
(today) Final day of the Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa runs ... Prepare for an extraordinary hip-hop extravaganza as South Africa’s reigning rap titans unite ... There will be a market on the day selling food, drinks and other great items.Poet Eugene Skeef will be participating in the poetry Africa festival next month.Events.
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World Cup winners and losers at halfway mark

RTE 30 Sep 2023
Aki was the main man on that day and he was subsequently named best in the wins over Tonga and South Africa. The two-week break in the schedule has also come at a perfect time, giving the coaching staff time to get the players back to the right emotional pitch after the highs of victory over South Africa in Paris.
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World Maritime Day

Mail Guardian South Africa 29 Sep 2023
World Maritime Day, observed annually in September, marks the chance to celebrate the importance of the maritime industry, both in South Africa and globally ... For South Africa, World Maritime Day presents an opportunity to reflect on the significance of its vast ocean resources and the role of the maritime sector in supporting the economy.
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Bavuma confident South Africa can make Cricket World Cup history as de Kock bows out

The Galveston Daily News 29 Sep 2023
Quinton de Kock will make a last hurrah at the Cricket World Cup in India starting next week as part of an in-form South Africa team which will lean on his experience and a pace-heavy bowling attack as it attempts to win the tournament for the first time ... South Africa's best result at the 50-over World Cup has been three semifinal appearances.
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Heritage Month

Mail Guardian South Africa 29 Sep 2023
Heritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa that celebrates the roots and history of our diverse culture ... Today, Heritage Day recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation but I feel like Heritage Day should not be only about celebrating different cultures that ...
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An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

Times Argus 29 Sep 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The small southern African nation of Eswatini was holding elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years.
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An election with no parties: Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

Federal News Radio 29 Sep 2023
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The small southern African nation of Eswatini was holding elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years.
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All Blacks and Springboks in talks to revive ‘traditional tours’

Yahoo Daily News 29 Sep 2023
New Zealand and South Africa are in talks to revive old-school All Blacks-Springboks tours during the Rugby Championship ... “So, it’s early days, but obviously, with the reduction in time we have in playing against South Africa in Super [Rugby], I think there would be real interest in it.
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Scotland v Romania preview: Gregor Townsend’s side to rack up comfortable win

Yahoo Daily News 29 Sep 2023
A much-changed XV has the chance to impress this week in Lille as Gregor Townsend’s team set about keeping the pressure on South Africa and Ireland in Pool B. Following the weekend it’s likely this Pool of Death will read South Africa 15 points, Ireland 14 and Scotland 10, with all eyes then turning to Ireland v Scotland.
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Labuschagne, Head make World Cup squad

Dawn 29 Sep 2023
Labuschagne had been left out of the provisional squad but strong displays in South Africa and the one-day series in India forced his recall. Head is set to miss Australia’s early matches after breaking his hand in South Africa but was included in place of left-arm spinner ...
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Dupont's recovery going well, last eight participation still in the balance

RTE 29 Sep 2023
Dupont underwent surgery on a broken cheekbone and the French camp is hoping the scrum-half will be able to play in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on 14 or 15 October, likely against defending champions South Africa, although no decision has been made yet.

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