South Africa’s governing party ANC faces an electoral crisis with expectations that its support will dramatically reduce and it may lose its parliamentary majority in this month’s election. Watch in for more details!

ANC faces a tough challenge to retain its majority

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Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has blamed head coach Shukri Conrad for his career being cut short. Elgar, who played 86 Tests for the Proteas, retired after the two-Test series against India in January earlier this year. Elgar currently plays for the English county team Essex.

"Shukri Conrad is the reason why my Test career was cut short," said Elgar in an interview to newspaper Rapport.

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"It felt as though they did not recognise all my hard work over the previous year-and-a-half, that they didn’t realise how much we had improved as a team," he added on being replaced as the Test skipper with Temba Bavuma.

Elgar also said that the environment wasn't conducive and hence his form took a dive as well. Elgar captained South Africa in 18 Tests and scored 849 runs at an average of 26 against his all time average of 38.

"I became a part-time cricketer and full-time politician, something that I never want to go through again. I am a sportsman, not a politician or a cricket administrator, but I was thrown into a cauldron in which I had to be all three. If I had known that before, I would never have accepted the captaincy."

"I tried to make the best of a bad job, to control the things I could control. But my own form took a dive," he said.

He also noted that there was no acknowledgement for his efforts as skipper despite his team "from being sixth or seventh in the world we became a team with the potential to play in the World Test championship final".&nbsp;

Elgar ended his career with 5,347 runs in whites to go with 14 hundreds and 23 fifties. He, however, could not manage to score even a single double hundred in his career with 199 being his best score in an innings.

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has blamed head coach Shukri Conrad for his career being cut short. Elgar, who played 86 Tests for the Proteas, retired after the two-Test series against India in January earlier this year.

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has blamed head coach Shukri Conrad for his career being cut short. Elgar, who played 86 Tests for the Proteas, retired after the two-Test series against India in January earlier this year. Elgar currently plays for the English county team Essex. "Shukri Conrad is the reason why my Test career was cut short," said Elgar in an interview to newspaper Rapport. Also Read: IPL 2024: VIDEO | MS Dhoni bowled for duck by Harshal Patel in CSK vs PBKS "It felt as though they did not recognise all my hard work over the previous year-and-a-half, that they didn’t realise how much we had improved as a team," he added on being replaced as the Test skipper with Temba Bavuma. Elgar also said that the environment wasn't conducive and hence his form took a dive as well. Elgar captained South Africa in 18 Tests and scored 849 runs at an average of 26 against his all time average of 38. "I became a part-time cricketer and full-time politician, something that I never want to go through again. I am a sportsman, not a politician or a cricket administrator, but I was thrown into a cauldron in which I had to be all three. If I had known that before, I would never have accepted the captaincy." "I tried to make the best of a bad job, to control the things I could control. But my own form took a dive," he said. He also noted that there was no acknowledgement for his efforts as skipper despite his team "from being sixth or seventh in the world we became a team with the potential to play in the World Test championship final". Elgar ended his career with 5,347 runs in whites to go with 14 hundreds and 23 fifties. He, however, could not manage to score even a single double hundred in his career with 199 being his best score in an innings.

Ex-SA skipper Dean Elgar blames head coach for 'Test career being cut short' | Here's Why

South Africa's ruling party the African National Congress or the ANC has postponed the disciplinary hearing against former president Jacob Zuma. The ANC had earlier scheduled the hearing for Tuesday and had notified former president Jacob Zuma about it the party has now decided to hold the hearing after the May 29th general elections.

ANC postpones Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearings till after polls

With less than two months to go for elections, the political parties in South Africa have begun campaigning in full swing. This time, however, the ruling party African National Congress (ANC) is under heavy pressure.

South Africa Elections: Rift between Zuma and African National Congress deepens

Turtle hatchlings were rescued after a severe storm hit South Africa. The baby turtles have been given a temporary home at the turtle conservation centre at the two oceans aquarium in cape town...

Baby Sea turtles rescued after rare storm in South Africa

South Africa Elections: Jacob Zuma's comeback overshadows ANC's campaign

South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation. Watch in for more details!

South Africa marks 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty

Conservation authorities&nbsp;on Friday (April 26) said that herds of endangered hippos, trapped in the mud of dried-up ponds, are at risk of dying in drought-hit Botswana. Southern Africa has been hit hard by a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting harvests and leading millions into hunger.

Several countries in the region have recently declared a state of national disaster.

Close to the expansive wetlands of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, the Thamalakane River, now dried up, has forced&nbsp;herds of hippos to migrate towards natural water reserves near the tourist town of Maun.

"The river system dries up and animals are in a compromised situation," said Lesego Moseki, spokesperson for Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) to AFP in Botswana's capital Gaborone.

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Botswana is home to one of the world's largest wild hippo populations, estimated between 2,000 to 4,000 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

"The riverine vegetation is poor and the hippo in Ngamiland (northwestern district) depends on the water flowing through the Okavango Delta systems," Moseki said adding, "They were still looking into the how many hippos had died in the pools,".

Hippos have thick yet sensitive skin, requiring regular bathing to prevent sunburn, and they typically live in&nbsp;humid regions.

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In the absence of water, they may become aggressive and venture into villages. Local authorities suggest relocating hippos to reserves to prevent conflicts with humans.

El Niño, a natural climate pattern, often brings global heatwaves, resulting in drought in some areas and heavy rains in others.

(With inputs from agencies)

Conservation authorities on Friday (April 26) said that herds of endangered hippos, trapped in the mud of dried-up ponds, are at risk of dying in drought-hit Botswana.

Conservation authorities on Friday (April 26) said that herds of endangered hippos, trapped in the mud of dried-up ponds, are at risk of dying in drought-hit Botswana. Southern Africa has been hit hard by a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting harvests and leading millions into hunger. Several countries in the region have recently declared a state of national disaster. Close to the expansive wetlands of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, the Thamalakane River, now dried up, has forced herds of hippos to migrate towards natural water reserves near the tourist town of Maun. "The river system dries up and animals are in a compromised situation," said Lesego Moseki, spokesperson for Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) to AFP in Botswana's capital Gaborone. Also read | World’s sixth ocean in the making? Geologists predict potential emergence from depths of Africa Botswana is home to one of the world's largest wild hippo populations, estimated between 2,000 to 4,000 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). "The riverine vegetation is poor and the hippo in Ngamiland (northwestern district) depends on the water flowing through the Okavango Delta systems," Moseki said adding, "They were still looking into the how many hippos had died in the pools,". Hippos have thick yet sensitive skin, requiring regular bathing to prevent sunburn, and they typically live in humid regions. Also watch | South Africa marks 30 years since first post-apartheid election | Race To Power In the absence of water, they may become aggressive and venture into villages. Local authorities suggest relocating hippos to reserves to prevent conflicts with humans. El Niño, a natural climate pattern, often brings global heatwaves, resulting in drought in some areas and heavy rains in others. (With inputs from agencies)

Endangered hippos trapped in dried ponds amid African drought

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South Africa election campaign heats up

South Africa election campaign heats up, President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigns for ANC

South Africans go to the polls on may 29, with elections falling nearly a month after the 30th anniversary of the first post-apartheid elections, held on April 27, 1994.

South Africa marks 30 years since first post-apartheid elections

A South African court rejected a bid by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to stop a party backed by former President Jacob Zuma from using its name and logo. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: ANC loses court battle with Jacob Zuma over party name and logo

Vote Ubisi, who was named because he was born on April 27, 1994, the same day as millions of South Africans voted in the country's first democratic election will cast his ballot on May 29. Watch in for more details!

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South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma will able to contest the upcoming general elections. He was earlier barred from standing in elections which are scheduled in may. Zuma had challenged the decision. Now a court has ruled the decision of the electoral commission to uphold an objection to former president Jacob Zuma has been dismissed.

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Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so.&nbsp;

The decision paves the way for Zuma, 81, to run for president as a part of the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party which he joined in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election.

<h2>What did the court say?</h2>

In its order, the Electoral Court overturned the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) decision to prevent Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections.&nbsp;

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The court has also dismissed the objection based on which electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya had announced that the former president would not be allowed to run for office.&nbsp;

The IEC’s decision “in terms of which the electoral commission upheld Dr [Maroba] Matsapola’s objection to the second applicant’s [Zuma] candidacy is set aside and substituted with the following: The objection is hereby dismissed,” the court said in its brief order, a day after it heard arguments.&nbsp;

South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994.&nbsp;

<h2>Why was Zuma not allowed to contest?</h2>

On March 28, Moepya acknowledged that the IEC had received an objection to Zuma’s candidacy and that it had been upheld by the electoral body, without any further details.&nbsp;

The objection said that the former president should not be allowed to run for office due to his criminal record.&nbsp;

At the time, MK had said that they would appeal this decision. Zuma stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade.&nbsp;

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In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office.&nbsp;

Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president.

The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). In January, the ANC suspended Zuma from the party.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so.

Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa can run for office in the upcoming election, the country’s Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday (Apr 9). This comes after South Africa’s electoral officials last month upheld an objection filed against the former president barring him from doing so. The decision paves the way for Zuma, 81, to run for president as a part of the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party which he joined in an attempt to relaunch his political career ahead of the general election. What did the court say? In its order, the Electoral Court overturned the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) decision to prevent Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections. Also Read | Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report The court has also dismissed the objection based on which electoral commission president Mosotho Moepya had announced that the former president would not be allowed to run for office. The IEC’s decision “in terms of which the electoral commission upheld Dr [Maroba] Matsapola’s objection to the second applicant’s [Zuma] candidacy is set aside and substituted with the following: The objection is hereby dismissed,” the court said in its brief order, a day after it heard arguments. South Africans will head to polls on May 29 in what is expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994. Why was Zuma not allowed to contest? On March 28, Moepya acknowledged that the IEC had received an objection to Zuma’s candidacy and that it had been upheld by the electoral body, without any further details. The objection said that the former president should not be allowed to run for office due to his criminal record. At the time, MK had said that they would appeal this decision. Zuma stepped down in 2018 following corruption allegations after being in power for nearly a decade. Also Read | South Africa: Former president Jacob Zuma barred from running in May election In 2021, he was handed a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court. According to South Africa’s constitution, a person who has been convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison is not allowed to hold public office. Zuma is also facing charges of corruption over a multi-billion dollar arms deal from the 1990s when he served as the vice president. The former president’s recent backing was also viewed as a threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). In January, the ANC suspended Zuma from the party. (With inputs from agencies)

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South Africa's new medical tourism plan worries wildlife conservationists as it proposes allowing tourists to use rhino horn powder within the country's borders. It is part of a wider strategy to extract more economic value from the country’s rich wildlife and benefit black communities. Conservation experts are worried about such a plan as poaching and hunting has already made the African rhino an endangered species.

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South Africa is considering to sell powdered rhino horn to "health tourists" from Asia in a bid to guard biodiversity, create jobs and boost economic growth as well as give a financial dividend to the historically white-dominated wildlife and conservation sectors.

South African strategy also includes plans to market zebra, crocodile and other ­exotic meats for export, boost local consumption of game and expand trophy hunting on communal lands, The Times newspaper reported.

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The policy is out for public consultation and will be implemented after that process is over.

But the criticism of the policy is more about the monetisation and consequent exploitation of wildlife, and the way "a farming ethic" is purportedly being applied to the wild animals.

<h2>'Like Rembrandts lying in the attic'</h2>

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, while defending the plan said that natural treasures in poor rural areas were "like Rembrandts lying in the attic". He added: "Those need to be brought to life. That is the residual capital that we have that needs to be utilised."

<h2>Demand for rhino horn</h2>

Demand for rhino horn remains high in Asia, particularly in China.&nbsp;

The Times report attributes the demand for rhino horn to a "new generation of millionaires". These individuals, the report adds, have&nbsp;driven the black market price of "grey gold" to £55,000 ($69,488) a ­kilogramme, higher than heroin.&nbsp;

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In traditional Chinese medicine, rhino horn is claimed to cure ailments including cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The government originally gave the public until March 22 to respond to the document, which was released on March 8. The deadline has been extended to April 12.

(With inputs from agencies)

South Africa is considering to sell powdered rhino horn to "health tourists" from Asia in a bid to guard biodiversity, create jobs and boost economic growth as well as give a financial dividend to the historically white-dominated wildlife and conservation sectors.

South Africa is considering to sell powdered rhino horn to "health tourists" from Asia in a bid to guard biodiversity, create jobs and boost economic growth as well as give a financial dividend to the historically white-dominated wildlife and conservation sectors. South African strategy also includes plans to market zebra, crocodile and other exotic meats for export, boost local consumption of game and expand trophy hunting on communal lands, The Times newspaper reported. Also read | Major breakthrough: World’s first successful IVF could help save nearly extinct rhino species The policy is out for public consultation and will be implemented after that process is over. But the criticism of the policy is more about the monetisation and consequent exploitation of wildlife, and the way "a farming ethic" is purportedly being applied to the wild animals. 'Like Rembrandts lying in the attic' South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, while defending the plan said that natural treasures in poor rural areas were "like Rembrandts lying in the attic". He added: "Those need to be brought to life. That is the residual capital that we have that needs to be utilised." Demand for rhino horn Demand for rhino horn remains high in Asia, particularly in China. The Times report attributes the demand for rhino horn to a "new generation of millionaires". These individuals, the report adds, have driven the black market price of "grey gold" to £55,000 ($69,488) a kilogramme, higher than heroin. Also watch | African rhinos number rise for the first time in a decade × In traditional Chinese medicine, rhino horn is claimed to cure ailments including cancer and erectile dysfunction. The government originally gave the public until March 22 to respond to the document, which was released on March 8. The deadline has been extended to April 12. (With inputs from agencies)

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Mass hunger nutrition and water scarcity have gripped southern Africa. Zimbabwe has joined the list of countries continuosly reeling under extreme climate crisis.

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South Africa’s parliament speaker resigned on Wednesday and relinquished her seat in the legislature over allegations of corruption, a day after she lost a bid in court that would block her arrest.

BREAKING: South Africa's parliament speaker resigns amid corruption allegations

Former South Africa junior international Luke Fleurs, who played for the country’s most popular club Kaizer Chiefs, has been killed in an attempted hijacking in Johannesburg, police officials confirmed on Thursday (Apr 4).

The 24-year-old was shot in the chest at a petrol station on Wednesday night and the assailants drove off in his vehicle.

"While waiting to be served by the petrol attendant, he was confronted by two armed males," police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told reporters, adding no arrests had yet been made.

Centre-back Fleurs played every minute for South Africa at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, and that same year was called up to the senior team for World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia, though he did not make it off the bench and was uncapped.

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"We woke up to the heartbreaking and devastating news of the passing of this young life. This is such a huge loss for his family, friends, his teammates and football in general. We are all grieving this young man’s passing," South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said in a statement.

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts &amp; Culture, Zizi Kodwa said he was "saddened that yet another life has been cut short due to violent crime".

Fleurs joined Chiefs from SuperSport United in October, having come through the Ubuntu Football Academy in Cape Town. 
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Former South Africa junior international Luke Fleurs, who played for the country’s most popular club Kaizer Chiefs, has been killed in an attempted hijacking in Johannesburg, police officials confirmed on Thursday (Apr 4).

Former South Africa junior international Luke Fleurs, who played for the country’s most popular club Kaizer Chiefs, has been killed in an attempted hijacking in Johannesburg, police officials confirmed on Thursday (Apr 4). The 24-year-old was shot in the chest at a petrol station on Wednesday night and the assailants drove off in his vehicle. "While waiting to be served by the petrol attendant, he was confronted by two armed males," police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told reporters, adding no arrests had yet been made. Centre-back Fleurs played every minute for South Africa at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021, and that same year was called up to the senior team for World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia, though he did not make it off the bench and was uncapped. Also read | Explained: Mysterious deaths of three football fans found ‘frozen’ in friend’s backyard "We woke up to the heartbreaking and devastating news of the passing of this young life. This is such a huge loss for his family, friends, his teammates and football in general. We are all grieving this young man’s passing," South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said in a statement. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Zizi Kodwa said he was "saddened that yet another life has been cut short due to violent crime". Fleurs joined Chiefs from SuperSport United in October, having come through the Ubuntu Football Academy in Cape Town.

South African footballer Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking

South Africa on Wednesday laid out plans to phase out the captive breeding of lions for hunting purposes as the country moves to ban the controversial business. Watch in for more details!

South Africa to end captive lion breeding for hunting

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Climate change is having an impact on grape output, composition, and wine quality. As a result, the wine producing landscape is shifting. An extreme drought that has enveloped large parts of Southern Africa since late last year. It's now reached crisis level, Zambia and Malawi have declared drought as national disasters. Watch to know more.

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Former president Jacob Zuma of South Africa has been barred from running in the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for May, said the country’s electoral officials on Thursday.

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