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Topic: South Africa

For South Africa, coronavirus cure can be worse than the disease

South Africa had already arguably erred on the side of caution from a spectrum of measures. But the costs can outweigh coronavirus risk.

Old men, who were once freedom fighters, still run southern Africa

In Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, people born after liberation have hardly made inroads into the meritocratic, male-dominated core structures of power.

This is how Cape Town averted a water crisis, just days before running dry

Cape Town’s water crisis got so bad last year that there were competitions to see who could wash their shirts the least.

Yes, we tried to get Indian cricketers for rebel tour, South Africa cricket ex-boss says

Dr Ali Bacher confirms Indian opener Arun Lal's revelation to ThePrint. Says tour did not materialise & discussions were not taken forward at any level.

Why India need to lose the toss but beat South Africa in their World Cup opener

Both times India have won the World Cup, they’ve lost the opening toss but won the match — against West Indies in 1983 and Bangladesh in 2011.

US House committee holds Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress

Trade war ensues between China and US ahead of negotiations between two countries.

Mahatma Gandhi’s second son Manilal was an obedient man with suppressed dreams

ThePrint recalls Manilal Gandhi on his 63rd death anniversary whose ‘gentle demeanour seemed the personification of non-violence’.

Cyril Ramaphosa second South African president at Republic Day parade after Nelson Mandela

Cyril Ramaphosa is the latest head of state to be have been the chief guest at a Republic Day parade.

India and South Africa sign 3-year strategic action plan to enhance ties

After his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised on deepening the bilateral economic relationship.

In images, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa receives grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade on Saturday spoke on a range of areas, including defence, security and trade.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.