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Watch: South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman strikes with his first ever delivery in World Cup cricket

South Africa's Ottneil Baartman struck off the first ball in his World Cup debut when he ran in to bowl for the Proteas in their opening game of ICC's showpiece T20 tournament against Sri Lanka in New York on Monday .

The Times of India

South Africa election: ANC’s lost majority ushers in a new era of coalition politics

From the moment this year’s South African general election was called, through the whole campaign, the main question everyone here was asking was whether the African National Congress (ANC) could extend its 30-year rule.

The Conversation

South Africa’s ANC faces tough decisions after losing majority

Party will have to pick coalition partners and then try to reform itself in response to declining support

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South Africa: coalition government won’t fix past failures – expect the private sector to play a bigger role in delivering power, transport and security

To help save the planet, governments across the globe are choosing to adopt sustainable policies and encourage (or coerce) the private sector to do likewise. Given the climate crisis, most responsible governments are focusing on finding every possible means to meet existing needs without sacrificing the planet to meet the…

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South Africa: new Drakensberg nature reserve will protect ancient rock art, wildlife, livelihoods, grasslands and water

South Africa’s Drakensberg mountains have a new 6,500 hectare nature reserve. The new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve is working with communities and will preserve ancient rock art, vital grasslands and water sources for millions of people. It connects a neighbouring world heritage site to another nature reserve, expanding a huge…

The Conversation

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in New York: T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 – as it happened

Sri Lanka were skittled for their lowest T20 score of 77 on a very tough pitch, with South Africa surviving an early scare to win comfortably

The Guardian - UK

Zuma's boycott of election results forces ANC to consider coalition with Malema

As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urges unity and open dialogue about the upcoming coalition, former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony. Despite finishing third, Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has refused to acknowledge the results. However, the party may still hold significant influence over the country's future.

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South Africa general election results: What was the vote share and will there be a new leader?

The ANC lost its majority for the first time in 30 years, gaining just 159 seats in the 400-seat parliament

Evening Standard

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

The governing party has a range of potential partners. But early negotiations suggest that no deal would be easy.

Al Jazeera

T20 World Cup: Snipers deployed in New York stadium ahead of Sri Lanka-South Africa match

NEW DELHI: The security has been significantly enhanced at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the T20 World Cup 2024. The Nassau County Police Department is overseeing a comprehensive operation to ensure the safety of the games held at the Long Island ground from June 3 to…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka vs South Africa live stream: How to watch T20 World Cup 2024 online

Watch Sri Lanka vs South Africa T20 live streams from anywhere in the world — including free options, U.S. and U.K. coverage of every game.

Tom’s Guide

Preview: Sri Lanka vs South Africa – ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match

The tournament’s ‘group of death’ opens with a massive clash at New York’s purpose-built Nassau County Stadium.

Al Jazeera

The ANC’s total supremacy in South Africa is over. Now a healthier future can begin

After years of scandal and poor governance, the people are right to want checks and balances, and new voices, says Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa Urges Unity After Historic ANC Setback

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest Sunday, after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. But, in a sign of possible turmoil to come, graft-tainted former President Jacob Zuma boycotted the results ceremony.

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South African elections: What to know ahead of unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa's election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority

The African National Congress has lost the country’s elections for the first time in 30 years.

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ANC Refuses Demands For Ramaphosa To Step Down

Learn about South Africa's ANC facing coalition negotiations post-election setback and its determination to maintain Ramaphosa's leadership.

Al Jazeera

South Africa elections final results: What happens next?

The ANC has lost its parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to form a government.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka aim to tame South Africa

NEW DELHI: In their Group D T20 World Cup opening in New York on Monday, Sri Lanka will look on their incredibly diverse bowling attack to restrain South Africa's unbridled hitting might.

The Conversation

Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government.

Evening Standard

ANC party on course to lose majority in South Africa's election for first time in three decades

Party receives 40% of vote but will need to form coalition

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