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T20 World Cup: South Africa celebrates its first final – but staying at the top will take a rethink of junior cricket

For the first time ever, South Africa has reached the finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played on Saturday in Barbados. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of one-day cricket and has revolutionised the sport in the past 20 years. But, warns cricket scholar Sharhidd…

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South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?

Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution in economics. The long held belief that unfettered markets deliver good outcomes for all is now overwhelmingly discredited.

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We must incorporate red-ball into domestic cricket or scrape it: SA captain Laura Wolvaardt

CHENNAI: Ahead of the one-off Test against India, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the team is going into the match with “no preparation”. The opening batter feels the lack of domestic red-ball cricket makes Test cricket even more challenging for them.

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Peter Randall: a pioneering publisher who established the radical Ravan Press in South Africa

Peter Randall, a pioneering South African activist publisher and educator, passed away on 5 June 2024 in Johannesburg. He was the co-founder of Ravan Press, which published books critical of the racist apartheid state.

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Afghanistan denied first World Cup final appearance as South Africa end last-four hoodoo

Pace shines for the Proteas as they finally end run of seven consecutive semi-final losses with T20 thrashing in Trinidad and Tobago

Evening Standard

Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail

Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK

The Guardian - UK

Harmanpreet Kaur sees ongoing series as key to mastering home conditions before ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized the significance of utilizing the current series against South Africa to familiarize themselves with various home grounds and take advantage of the known playing conditions, with a focus on the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup next year.

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T20 World Cup: Jonathan Trott slams semifinal pitch

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan team's coach, Jonathan Trott, has criticized the field utilized in this T20 World Cup semifinal match against South Africa, saying it was not suitable for such a big game.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Nice feeling to be in the final, says Aiden Markram

NEW DELHI: The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram, was happy to see his team overcome a difficult course in the semifinal to advance to their first-ever T20 World Cup final even if he was certain that he did not want to play another game on this field.

The Times of India

Proteas captain Aiden Markram says World Cup final ‘nothing to be scared of’

South Africa will face either England or India in the final.

The Independent UK

What's the latest weather in Guyana ahead of India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal

After South Africa ended Afghanistan's fairytale run in the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket hammering in the semifinal at Trinidad, all eyes are on the skies in Guyana where rain threatens to play spoilsport in the second semi-final between India and defending champions England.

The Times of India

South Africa Thrash Afghanistan To Reach T20 World Cup Final

South Africa demolished Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the minnows by nine wickets with more than 11 overs to spare to reach the final of the cricket showpiece for the first time.

International Business Times

South Africa finally end semi-final curse with Afghanistan demolition at T20 World Cup

South Africa cruised into the T20 World Cup final to face either India or England

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup: South Africa banish semifinal jinx with 9-wicket win over Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated an emotionally spent Afghanistan by nine wickets at Tarouba, Trinidad, to advance to their first-ever T20 World Cup final. They did this by casting aside their agonizing semifinal jinx with a masterful display of pace bowling.

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa v Afghanistan: T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Marco Jansen inspires South Africa to victory and a final at last after firing out Afghanistan for 56 on a capricious pitch

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How to watch South Africa vs Afghanistan: live stream T20 World Cup 2024

Here's how to watch South Africa vs Afghanistan at the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, including FREE live stream coverage, and TV channels, for the semi-final.

The Guardian - US

Stevie Van Zandt: ‘My religion switched right over to rock’n’roll’

The rock star turned activist turned Sopranos actor talks about his revealing new documentary, Disciple, his unlikely career and his fears over the state of the world

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus makes Siya Kolisi decision as South Africa captain confirmed for Ireland series

Erasmus had hinted that he might consider a new captain after Kolisi’s move to Racing 92 in France

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We still haven't played our best game yet: South Africa coach Rob Walter

NEW DELHI: South Africa coach Rob Walter expressed optimism about the team's future prospects, stating that their finest performances are still ahead of them. He emphasized that the squad is not weighed down by previous close defeats and will draw inspiration from their ability to perform well in critical situations…

The Times of India

Players are used to playing with red ball, thanks to Inter-zonal tourney: Amol Muzumdar

NEW DELHI: Amol Muzumdar, the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, emphasized the uniqueness of playing in the five-day format on Wednesday. He expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the upcoming one-off Test match against South Africa, attributing their preparation to the domestic multi-day inter-zonal tournament.

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Shell didn’t consult communities properly about mining the Wild Coast – but how much legal protection do South Africans have?

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by Shell, Impact Africa and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to overturn a High Court judgment that halted a seismic survey off the country’s pristine Wild Coast. The High Court found that the right to carry out a…

Evening Standard

What channel is South Africa vs Afghanistan on today? TV and live stream for T20 World Cup semi-final

A place in Saturday’s final on the line

The Times of India

WATCH: Rashid Khan's special message as Afghanistan set to play their first-ever World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Wednesday took to social media to address his supporters before the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal match against South Africa. The game, which will be held on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan…

The Times of India

AB de Villiers writes four-word 'open letter' to South Africa ahead of T20 World Cup semifinal against Afghanistan

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers is optimistic about the Proteas who are two steps away from winning an elusive ICC trophy, something that has continued to remain a so-near-yet-so-far story for the team ever since the 1992 World Cup semifinal.

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South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope

In the aftermath of South Africa’s recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much more is possible. Small gains can feed on each other; momentum can build; a virtuous spiral can take hold. This may be…

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