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Ireland

Looking to the future with confidence this St Patrick’s Day
Opinion
/ 17 March 2025

Looking to the future with confidence this St Patrick’s Day

Ireland salutes its strong links with South Africa as the countries work together in an uncertain world

By HE Austin Gormley
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Politics
/ 25 November 2024

Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine

Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people

By Umamah Bakharia
Stephen Hobbs: Of man-made forests and the hidden work of fungi
Friday
/ 29 August 2024

Stephen Hobbs: Of man-made forests and the hidden work of fungi

Exhibition delves into the connections and balance between urban life and nature

By Lesego Chepape
A tale of two risings: Ireland and South Africa
Opinion
/ 27 July 2024

A tale of two risings: Ireland and South Africa

There are marked parallels between the two countries’ liberation wars

By Drew Forrest
Green lights or red tape? Navigating Ireland’s new visa plans 
Partner Content
/ 25 June 2024

Green lights or red tape? Navigating Ireland’s new visa plans 

It’s important for travellers to be aware of potential changes and plan accordingly, to ensure  hassle-free travel experiences

By Lynette Machiri
Spain joins South Africa’s Gaza case at International Court of Justice
World
/ 6 June 2024

Spain joins South Africa’s Gaza case at International Court of Justice

Spain is one of the European countries that has been most critical of Israel over the war in Gaza

By Afp
Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Tough choices ahead for Nienaber and Erasmus as quarters loom

Kriel or Am? Pollard or Libbok? Nails are being bitten as the South African team heads for the quarter-finals

By Luke Alfred
All eyes on Boks and Ireland for epic clash
Thought Leader
/ 21 September 2023

All eyes on Boks and Ireland for epic clash

Will Manie Libbok spot-kick at number 10? Arguably the better kicker, Handré Pollard is back from injury

By Luke Alfred
SA activist seeks asylum in Ireland
National
/ 18 June 2020

SA activist seeks asylum in Ireland

Former Khayelitsha resident Bulelani Mfaco is leading a campaign for the protection of refugee rights in that country

By Lester Kiewit
Floods in Ireland: A postcard from the edge of the climate crisis
Analysis
/ 28 February 2020

Floods in Ireland: A postcard from the edge of the climate crisis

It seems that politicians aren’t paying attention to the floods, fires and droughts spinning our world out of control

By Sipho Kings
Homeground advantage
Article
/ 19 July 2019

Homeground advantage

With the Irish fans behind him and a consistent period of top play, Rory McIlroy is the favourite

By Jed Court
Planet Earth: Declare an emergency
Article
/ 6 June 2019

Planet Earth: Declare an emergency

Humans must urgently redefine a good quality life — and it should not include buying stuff

By Ana Paula Aguiar, Odirilwe Selomane and Pernilla Malmer
How Ireland beat Britain in the Brexit divorce battle
Article
/ 25 November 2018

How Ireland beat Britain in the Brexit divorce battle

Some British hardliners had argued that Ireland would simply follow along in any exit deal — a sentiment that caused outrage among many Irish people

By Joseph Stenson
May faces cabinet as Brexit deadline looms
Article
/ 13 November 2018

May faces cabinet as Brexit deadline looms

The British Prime Minister said Monday her government was working "extremely hard" to save a deal

By Agency
Tensions rise as EU prepares for final Brexit stretch
Article
/ 20 September 2018

Tensions rise as EU prepares for final Brexit stretch

After pitching her Brexit plan to the other EU leaders, British PM Theresa May will leave them to discuss their next steps without her on Thursday

By Alice Ritchie
What’s holding up Brexit talks? The Irish issue explained
Article
/ 19 September 2018

What’s holding up Brexit talks? The Irish issue explained

​The main sticking point in Brexit negotiations is the future of the Irish border once Britain leaves the EU

By Agency
A match made in Ireland
Article
/ 24 August 2018

A match made in Ireland

Ancient roots and legendary player status are part of the rich Gaelic culture associated with hurling

By Sipho Kings
The sacred versus the profane
Article
/ 1 June 2018

The sacred versus the profane

‘Circling each other now, each fighter coming in for the obligatory mock charge’

By Staff Reporter
Irish citizens prepare to vote on abortion laws
Article
/ 24 May 2018

Irish citizens prepare to vote on abortion laws

Irish health minister Simon Harris says he has faith that Irish citizens will pass the referendum

By Staff Reporter
These five countries are conduits for the world’s biggest tax havens
Article
/ 26 July 2017

These five countries are conduits for the world’s biggest tax havens

These countries funnel major corporate money into secret offshore tax shelters, according to a new study.

By Staff Reporter
Tax havens are under attack
Article
/ 30 September 2016

Tax havens are under attack

Multinationals avoiding payments will be tested by reforms in the global tax system

By Staff Reporter
Landmark US event on women’s reproductive rights
Article
/ 27 April 2016

Landmark US event on women’s reproductive rights

On April 28 in Washington DC a landmark event will be hosted to highlight links between reproductive health services and women’s economic well-being.

By The Guardian And and Agencies Author
Irish medics fear jail time for abortions
Article
/ 7 January 2016

Irish medics fear jail time for abortions

Threats of life in prison have had a chilling effect on pregnancy terminations in Northern Ireland.

By Amelia Gentleman
Gay poll: Irish could go either way
Article
/ 16 April 2015

Gay poll: Irish could go either way

Surveys favour a yes vote in the referendum but activists fear the public may yet spring a shock defeat.

By Henry McDonald
Game of Thrones puts Northern Ireland on the map
Article
/ 22 June 2014

Game of Thrones puts Northern Ireland on the map

Game of Thrones is bringing an economic boost to Northern Ireland and has helped foster a film industry that is catching the eye of other productions.

By Staff Reporter
SA women’s cricket bounce back to reach tri-series final
Article
/ 14 January 2014

SA women’s cricket bounce back to reach tri-series final

The SA women’s cricket team beat Ireland by eight wickets in the Qatar International Championship tri-series.

By Sapa
Ireland to pass controversial abortion Bill
Article
/ 10 July 2013

Ireland to pass controversial abortion Bill

Irish lawmakers are set to introduce abortion in limited cases where the mother’s life is at risk, when new laws go to a final vote.

By Staff Reporter
100-year legacy seeks protection in Lansdowne Road
Article
/ 9 November 2012

100-year legacy seeks protection in Lansdowne Road

When the Springboks play at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland, it will be three weeks short of exactly 100 years since they first played there.

By Andy Capostagno
Ireland’s hopes of first ever NZ victory dashed by 60-0 loss
Article
/ 23 June 2012

Ireland’s hopes of first ever NZ victory dashed by 60-0 loss

The All Blacks bounced back from a disappointing second Test to punish Ireland 60-0 in a nine-try blitz for a clean-sweep of the series.

By Sapa
The world goes green for St Paddy’s Day
Article
/ 18 March 2012

The world goes green for St Paddy’s Day

Festivals have been held across Ireland for St Patrick’s Day while the global diaspora joined the party in honour of the Emerald Isle’s patron saint.

By Andrew Bushe
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Article
/ 3 February 2012

Struggling Cape Argus looks for a gap

Plans afoot to revitalise the historic publication.

By Lynley Donnelly
Ireland may be Europe’s only hope
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Ireland may be Europe’s only hope

Ireland was the Icarus economy. An export sector that does not rely on banks for funding has managed to keep the economy afloat.

By Larry Elliott
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