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The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
Scientists have discovered fragile corals over 100 years old on a Lord Howe Rise seamount, proving it's a vulnerable marine ecosystem that should be permanently protected from destructive fishing practices. The find comes as New Zealand considers reopening the area to bottom trawling after a temporary 2024 pause.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
South Korea is transferring its advanced KF-21 fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, turning a decade-long partnership dispute into a $1.5 billion breakthrough. This marks South Korea's first major combat aircraft export and reshapes defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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A South African soccer player who nearly quit the sport scored the winning goal that sent his team into the World Cup knockout rounds. Thapelo Maseko found new life playing in Cyprus after two years without opportunities at home.
India and Japan unveiled an ambitious roadmap to jointly develop safe, trustworthy AI systems while expanding cooperation across research, talent, and digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to strengthen both economies and promote inclusive AI development across the Indo-Pacific and Global South.
Two major Asian economies just committed to deepening their partnership in a big way. South Korea and India announced plans to double their bilateral trade while working together on everything from clean energy to cutting-edge technology.
As China's technology advances rapidly, South Korea is shifting from competition to collaboration, creating a more resilient regional innovation network. The move could strengthen both economies while building a more connected Asia-Pacific supply chain.
South Africa's young spelling champions just claimed fourth place at the International Spelling Bee in China, competing against the world's best. Their achievement highlights growing educational ties and the power of preparing young minds for global stages.
South Korea successfully launched its next-generation Earth observation satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, advancing the nation's ability to manage disasters and protect its citizens. The achievement marks a major step forward in South Korea's growing space technology sector.
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South African Airways just became Africa's first major airline to let passengers pay for flights with Bitcoin, completing transactions in seconds. The move puts South Africa at the forefront of real-world cryptocurrency adoption.
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South Africa is meeting its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and a new €200-million loan from Germany will help the country speed up its shift from coal to solar and wind power. This funding is part of a global partnership helping South Africa prove that climate progress is possible.
The 32nd South African Music Awards brought together hundreds of artists across two nights, honoring everything from hip-hop to jazz while giving global star Tyla a hero's welcome home. The celebration at Sun City proved South African music is thriving across every genre and generation.
South Africa is partnering with global health organizations to manufacture a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV injection that could help end the pandemic. The move could bring lifesaving medication to 8 million South Africans living with HIV and millions more across the continent.
Bafana Bafana stunned South Korea to advance to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 32, giving millions of South Africans a reason to celebrate together. Sports historians say the achievement offers the nation a much-needed moment of unity and pride.
Legendary South African DJ and music producer Oskido will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards next week. The honor comes just months after he received one of the country's highest national orders for his contributions to arts and culture.
South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. The breakthrough win sends the team to face Canada in the Round of 32.
Team South Africa placed fourth at the inaugural World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai, beating every other African nation and competing alongside spelling powerhouses like the US, China, and India. Young spellers from across South Africa proved their literacy skills can match the world's best.
Bafana Bafana made history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, securing South Africa's first-ever spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds. The entire nation is celebrating this groundbreaking achievement on football's biggest stage.
A powerful South African telescope is revealing a hidden universe between galaxies, discovering 60 cosmic structures never seen before. The breakthrough puts South Africa at the forefront of mapping how the universe actually works.
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