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Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

Johannesburg (AFP) - The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is…

AFP

England Lions take control of South Africa clash as Ollie Robinson impresses

England Lions took control of their four-day game against South Africa in Canterbury with both Ben Duckett and Harry Brook…

Evening Standard

What Wales' rugby players have been up to amid glamorous weddings, stunning getaways and imminent new arrival

Many of the Wales team which toured South Africa in July have enjoyed busy post-international breaks

Wales Online

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Brook, Duckett make South Africa toil in heat of Test warm-up

London (AFP) - Harry Brook and Ben Duckett hit centuries as England Lions piled up 672 all out against South…

AFP

The right to food: activism and litigation are shifting the dial in South Africa

Even before the pandemic and the recent global rise in food prices, millions of South Africans were hungry. In 2019,…

The Conversation

South Africa lawmakers demand crackdown on illegal mining

South African lawmakers on Thursday urged the government to accelerate the closure of abandoned mines in the country, which attract…

Reuters

South Africa T20 league: Rashid Khan, Rabada, Livingstone in MI Cape town squad

The players identified have been consistent performers over the years.Earlier this week, MI announced the name and identity of ‘MI…

Livemint

Mo'unga replaces Beauden Barrett as All Blacks change four

Johannesburg (AFP) - New Zealand relegated fly-half Beauden Barrett to the bench for a Rugby Championship clash with South Africa…

AFP

CSK-owned franchise ropes in Faf du Plessis as marquee signing for upcoming CSA T20 League

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been roped in by the Johannesburg franchise owned by Indian…

The Times of India

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Marikana massacre: South Africa needs to build a society that's decent and doesn't humiliate people

On 16 August mine workers, activists and no doubt a few politicians will gather on the now infamous rock outcrop…

The Conversation

Andrew Koji almost gave up on acting. Now the 'Bullet Train' and 'Warrior' star is leaving his mark

It's evening in Cape Town, South Africa, as Andrew Koji peers into his video chat screen after a long day…

Los Angeles Times

Tommy Reffell silenced the Jac Morgan outcry but it's not over yet

He had a superb season but his situation with Wales changed quickly and not for the better

Wales Online

11 England stars to earn up to £400,000 as they sign up for South Africa T20 league

30 marquee stars have signed up for the new South Africa T20 league, and the top players are reportedly set…

Daily Mirror

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S.Africa negotiates deal with EU to clear citrus blockage at ports

South Africa has negotiated a settlement with the European Union to clear hundreds of shipping containers of citrus fruit stuck…

Reuters

All Blacks star Barrett feared worst after 'scary' Springboks hit

Johannesburg (AFP) - Beauden Barrett says that he "thought the worst" when landing on his neck after a horror high-speed…

AFP

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney 'signs up to I'm A Celebrity All Stars'

Dean Gaffney is reportedly going to give I'm A Celebrity another bash by joining other legends of the show for…

Daily Mirror

Flipper traces reveal the presence of ancient seals on South Africa's coast

The world’s largest and heaviest living carnivore is not a big cat, a bear or a wolf: it’s the southern…

The Conversation

South Africa's proposed electricity industry reform: lost in translation?

South Africa’s ruling party recently proposed establishing a second state-owned power company. The purpose is to offset the “grave strategic…

The Conversation

Brendon McCullum’s revolution trickles down to county game as England hopefuls seek to replicate senior stars

The most overt statement of Brendon McCullum’s style on the first day of the Lions tour match against South Africa…

Evening Standard

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Edinburgh weather: Scorching capital set to be hotter than Johannesburg

Edinburgh is set to see an absolutely scorching day tomorrow. With the weather predicted to climb to 28 degrees, the…

Edinburgh Live

Horrific rape case raises South Africa ghosts

PRETORIA, South Africa — The gang rape of eight women — allegedly by illegal miners — has transfixed South Africa…

Los Angeles Times

Cane insists All Blacks can sidestep fourth straight loss

Johannesburg (AFP) - New Zealand captain Sam Cane insists the All Blacks can cope with the pressure of facing South…

AFP

Cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash aged 73

Koertzen became an umpire in 1981 and made his debut as an international umpire in 1992 during India's historic tour…

ABC News

Leaner Ollie Robinson makes case for England Test team as Craig Overton also impresses in England Lions match

Watching the Lions take on the tourists at Canterbury, England coach Brendon McCullum was treated to impressive performances from the…

Evening Standard

‘A legend’: cricket mourns death of ex-umpire Rudi Koertzen in car crash

The cricket world has been paying tribute to Rudi Koerzten, the South African umpire, after he died in a car…

The Guardian - UK