Tag: South Africa
France and Antoine Dupont facing the South African ogre
A leading figure in French rugby and leader of the French XV, Antoine Dupont, 26, received the green light on Monday October 9 from the surgeon who operated on him…
unprecedented bird flu causes egg shortages
Eggs are disappearing from supermarket shelves in South Africa. The fault lies in an unprecedented avian flu epidemic in chicken farms. More than 5 million laying hens have been culled…
Louis-Ferdinand Despreez emerges from the shadows for the first time
South African novelist, involved alongside Nelson Mandela’s ANC, Louis-Ferdinand Despreez was advisor to several African heads of state. From his residence in Pretoria, he traveled the African continent for thirty…
a vaginal ring, a new prevention tool against HIV
Women will benefit from a new HIV prevention tool. This is a vaginal ring that delivers antiretroviral medication. This device may be preferred to other prevention treatments which consist of…
the largest boulevard in Johannesburg renamed Winnie-Mandela
Winnie Mandela is still talked about in South Africa. The former anti-apartheid activist and wife of President Nelson Mandela, who died in 2018, would have been 87 years old on…
South African poultry industry threatened by bird flu
Poultry farmers in South Africa are worried. All their chicken farming could go out the window. The animals are struck by an avian epizootic, described as “ the worst »…
Ireland breaks South Africa in an unbreathable shock
In a meeting which kept all its promises, the Irish overcame the South African world champions thanks to their incredible collective mastery (13-8), this Saturday September 23 at the Stade…
Siya Kolisi, the South African icon back in force with the Springboks
Seriously injured in his knee last April, the iconic South African captain recovered in time to participate in this World Cup. A first victory for the leader of the Springboks…
South Africa corrects Romania
South Africa outclassed Romania (76-0), with an offensive bonus, during the second day of Group B of the 2023 World Cup on Sunday September 17 in Bordeaux. 1 min As…
South Africa crushes Scotland for their entry into the running
South Africa were simply too powerful against Scotland at the Vélodrome on Sunday 10 September. For their first match of the competition, the Springboks physically dominated their opponents to finally…