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IN FOCUS: Food banks in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa say they are under increasing pressure, writes Nick Ferris – with aid cuts by Donald Trump’s US and other nations compounding the impact of the climate crisis and a spike in the cost of living

Emerging star Dewald Brevis has smashed a record 125 not out in 56 balls to set up a 53-run victory for South Africa and level the T20 series with Australia.

An explosive century from Dewald Brevis was too much for Australia as South Africa level the series 1-1 in Darwin

Tom Hooper says his Wallabies teammate Will Skelton loves being a "grub" and is up for the challenge of getting under the skin of the Springboks at Ellis Park.

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In the blistering heat of Freetown, Sierra Leone, young men gather on street corners, their limbs swollen, eyes glazed. They are the victims of kush, a cheap and deadly synthetic drug sweeping the country.

A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7,600km and within the northern hemisphere only.

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Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the Wallabies respect but don't fear the Springboks as they look to snap a 62-year hoodoo with victory at Ellis Park.

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Tim David starred with the bat and Josh Hazlewood with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin.