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Johannesburg fire – latest: Children among 74 killed in one of the worst blazes in South Africa’s history

Building in central Marshalltown neighbourhood was being used as ‘informal’ housing for some 200 homeless people

The Independent UK

At least 52 people have died in a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city, authorities say

Emergency services say at least 52 people died in a fire in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city

The Independent UK

At least 73 dead in fire at multi-storey building in Johannesburg

Seven of the victims were children, a spokesperson for Emergency Management Services says

The Independent UK

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More than 70 killed in fire in South Africa’s Johannesburg

Emergency services say death toll may rise as blaze guts multi-storey building in central business district.

Al Jazeera

G20 summit: India steers focus to bloc’s economic mandate, resists geopolitics on Ukraine

About two weeks ahead of the G-20 summit in New Delhi, Russian president Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey his inability to attend the meet. He will be represented by Russia foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. This wasn’t unexpected – Putin skipped the recent BRICS meet in…

Newslaundry

‘We need to act on the scale we did for HIV’: South Africa struggles to avert a diabetes ‘car crash’

The disease kills more women in the country than any other, but lack of funding and awareness means few get support, and a fast-food culture only adds to the problem

The Guardian - UK

Australia thrashes South Africa by 111 runs in Durban T20

Aus 226-6, beat SA 115 in 15.3 ov by 111 runs. Marsh (92*) & David (64) starred, Sangha (4-31) & Johnson (2-33) bowled well. SA never got going, Van der Dussen (21) top-scored.

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Mitchell Marsh, Tanveer Sangha lead Australia to big win over South Africa

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed captain Mitch Marsh's career-best unbeaten score of 92 propelled Australia to a commanding 111-run victory over the host team, South Africa, in the inaugural Twenty20 International held in Durban on Wednesday.

The Times of India

'Motherhood is hard': young, HIV-positive mums in South Africa open up about regret and anger

For any woman, pregnancy and giving birth are major life-changing experiences. Becoming a mother brings with it a range of emotions and, in many African cultures, positive emotions are centred when talking about motherhood.

The Conversation

Remembering England’s unlikely run to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final

Paul Sackey, Simon Shaw and Joe Worsley explain how a player-led recovery took England into the final despite the team being written off after a humiliating 36-0 pool defeat by South Africa

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s muscular subs bench cleared for Rugby World Cup

South Africa are free to use their seven-one replacements bench split at the Rugby World Cup.

Evening Standard

'Pakistan need to expose Virat Kohli early': Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: Former Australian leg-spinner and World Cup winner Brad Hogg feels the outcome of the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan hinges on the battle between Shaheen Afridi and the Indian top-order batters. And if Pakistan want to get on top of the game, they need to get…

The Times of India

South African cricket’s Faustian pact keeps the lights on, but at a price

The SA20 franchise tournament is taking precedence over the Test team and a rich red-ball history is now in danger

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament

Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool A guide

France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the rest

The National (Scotland)

Javan Sebastian insists Scotland have belief they can topple South Africa

South Africa’s ‘bomb squad’ first became a big talking point in international rugby during their march to 2019 World Cup glory.

WhatToWatch

How to watch the Cricket World Cup 2023 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the ICC Cricket World Cup, up until the final on Sunday, November 19.

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in South Africa 2023

Follow all the action from Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium

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The Conversation

South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare.

The Conversation

Brics: African countries face opportunities and risks in alienating China or the US - an expert weighs in

South Africa recently hosted a Brics summit. The event attracted international attention because the group has recently begun to emerge as a possible rival against US dominance of world affairs. The US and China lie at the heart of this debate. They are the two biggest trading partners of most…

The Independent UK

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident

New Zealand lock Barrett has been cleared of further sanction having been sent off for a second yellow card after dropping a shoulder on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

The Times of India

Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will have to pay the price: Makhaya Ntini

NEW DELHI: Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field.

The Independent UK

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Ireland have won 25 of their last 27 Test matches.

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