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Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag

South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the…

The Hindu

Aziz Pahad: the unassuming South African diplomat who skilfully mediated crises in Africa, and beyond

Aziz Goolam Pahad, who has died at the age of 82, was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and deputy minister of foreign affairs in the post-1994 government.

The Conversation

South African Boxer Wonderboy Mahlangu To Defend Junior Featherweight Title Against Luthando Mbumbulwana

Mahlangu, reigning champ, set to face Mbumbulwana in 12-round battle for the title in Midrand, SA.

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South Africa has one of the strongest navies in Africa: its strengths and weaknesses

The deaths of three members of the South African Navy (SA Navy) on 20 September 2023, when a freak wave swept them off the deck of the submarine SAS Manthatisi, has put the spotlight on the organisation and its work. André Wessels is a military historian; his latest book is…

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Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for this weekend

Ange Capuozzo will be winging it for Italy against New Zealand while Scotland chase a bonus-point win against luckless Romania

The Guardian - UK

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Teams, best finishes, prize money, format, venue wise schedule, full squads and more

The 2023 edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is now around the corner. This will be the 13th edition overall of the showpiece event and the first time ever that the tournament will be held solely in India.

The Times of India

Weather tracker: South Africa floods kill at least 11 people

Cape Town mayor declares major incident as roads closed and 80,000 people left without electricity

The Guardian - UK

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Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup permutations: Which teams can qualify for quarter-finals?

The tournament will conclude with the final at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 October

The Independent UK

Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

Andy Farrell’s side complete their Pool B fixtures on October 7 against Scotland in Paris.

The Independent UK

South Africa takes on Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up match

Thiruvananthapuram welcomes cricket fans for four warm-up matches, with the biggest attraction being India vs Netherlands on Oct 3. Rain is expected, but plenty of cricket should be possible. Fans are eager to witness the matches at the Greenfield Stadium.

The Hindu

ODI World Cup: Aiden Markram to lead South Africa in Temba Bavuma's absence in warm-up ties

For the first time in Kerala’s cricketing history, the state will host matches of six top international teams in just five days at the Greenfield stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

The Times of India

South African men are much more likely to die from TB than women -- here's why

Around the world, men are more likely to get TB and to die from it than women.

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What you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 stadiums

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches will be hosted at 10 stadiums across India.

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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma to miss World Cup warm-up games

NEW DELHI: South Africa's preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup suffered a setback as their ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, had to return home from India due to personal reasons. This development occurred just before the team's two warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled for September 29 and…

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Meteorite discovery: unusual finds by South African farmer add to space rock heritage

Meteorites – fragments of rock that have fallen to Earth from space in spectacularly fiery meteors – have been the subject of public fascination, awe, myths and even religious worship for thousands of years.

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa are tasked with ending their Rugby World Cup pool campaign in fine style when they face Tonga later today.

The Independent UK

Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win

Ireland’s World Cup destiny will be decided in the French capital.

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The Independent UK

Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka has died at age 43

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Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws

A recent book, Queer Bodies in African Films, studies the growing LGBTIQ+ output from film-makers around the continent, from Morocco to South Africa. In the process it analyses what queerness is and means within the context of African countries. Its author, Gibson Ncube, is a lecturer and scholar who focuses…

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Operation Dudula vigilantes usher in new wave of xenophobia

The vigilante group turned political party increases its xenophobic rhetoric amid rising unemployment in South Africa.

The Independent UK

‘They are not supermen’: France prop plays down threat of South Africa’s forwards

The hosts and defending champions could meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

South African anti-migrant ‘vigilantes’ register as party for next year’s polls

Operation Dudula changes tactics from evictions and violence, with plans to fight elections on platform of expelling foreigners

The Times of India

David Miller holds a unique international cricket record

NEW DELHI: David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have. He is the player who has played more international cricket without featuring in a Test match than anyone else. Miller, known for his hard-hitting left-handed style, has participated in a staggering 274 white-ball internationals, a…

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Townsend not concerned by Ireland & South Africa challenges

The national team head coach is unimpressed with the apparent dismissal of his side's chances of progressing in the tournament.

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