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The remarkable rise of the DTM's first family

Brothers Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde have taken the GT scene by storm in recent years, adding victories in the Nurburgring 24 Hours plus titles in the ADAC GT Masters and DTM to their trophy cabinet. But the South African pair's road to the top was not straightforward, and…

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The remarkable rise of the DTM’s first family

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Two-day finish shows key factor in Test cricket is the contest not the duration

If there’s imbalance in a pitch, it’s better for it to be in favour of moving a match towards a result, rather than stifling one

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Three dead after scores of beachgoers hit by ‘freak wave’ in South Africa

Many of those injured were swept against a pier

The Independent UK

South Africa's scandal-hit Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the ruling African National Congress paving the way for him to contest the presidency again in 2024.

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Leo Cullen would love Leinster to step into Páirc Ui Chaoimh against Munster after seeing Elton John there

The Blues boss will have noted how Munster's season finally clicked into gear when they beat South Africa 'A' in the Reds' first ever fixture at the redeveloped Cork venue. The provinces face off at Thomond Park for their annual festive clash on St Stephen's Day

Irish Mirror

South Africa's Ramaphosa: wounded president re-elected to party helm

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate".

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Ramaphosa survives 'Farmgate' scandal to stay at helm of South Africa's ruling ANC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, overcoming the "Farmgate" scandal and paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.

Reuters

Shane Warne to be honoured during Boxing Day Test

MELBOURNE: Australia and South Africa players will wear wide-brim floppy hats during the national anthems at the Boxing Day Test to honour spin legend Shane Warne.

The Times of India

Rabada explains Proteas batting flops

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has called for patience with his team's batters after the Proteas' cheap dismissals in the two-day first Test in Brisbane.

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Tasmanian cricket fan so distracted by quick wickets he almost steps on tiger snake

A cricket fan says he was so engrossed in Australia losing a few quick wickets against South Africa that he almost missed the tiger snake which had come into his kitchen.

ABC News

Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny

Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.

AAP

Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test

Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

Australia left with fast-bowling dilemma

Australian selectors could be faced with choosing between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test as the NSW quick looks to prove his fitness.

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The Wales scrum-half Six Nations options assessed as Rhys Webb lobs in a grenade to give Warren Gatland a nudge

The key scrum-half position used to be so settled for Wales

The Independent UK

Massive wave hits Durban beach in South Africa; 3 dead

South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave

Reuters

South Africa's ANC gathers to vote on new leader

Delegates of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) gathered on Sunday to choose a new party leader, pitting President Cyril Ramaphosa against former health minister Zweli Mkhize.

ABC News

South Africa captain Dean Elgar calls out Gabba pitch as bad for Test cricket after two-day Test defeat

The Proteas skipper approached the umpires late in the game to ask at what point the variable bounce and sideways movement off the pitch became dangerous.

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AAP

Elgar quizzes umpires on safety of pitch

South Africa captain Dean Elgar insists the Gabba pitch was not a good Test wicket but Pat Cummins disagreed after the first Test finished inside two days.

The Times of India

Australia captain Pat Cummins praises Mitchell Starc as paceman joins 300-wicket Test club

Australia captain Pat Cummins lavished praise on Mitchell Starc as the rangy left-arm paceman joined the 300 wickets club in style on Sunday during the first Test win over South Africa.

The Guardian - AU

Australia enter history books with Test win over South Africa inside two days

Australia completed a comprehensive victory in the first Test at the Gabba where just two days of play were needed

ABC News

Australia wins first Test against South Africa inside two days at the Gabba

A whopping 34 wickets fall as Australia beats South Africa in one of the shortest-ever Test matches on Australian soil.

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Freak wave kills three swimmers, injures 17 at South Africa beach

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

AAP

Aussie quick Starc takes 300th Test wicket

Star quick Mitchell Starc has become just the seventh Australian to take 300 Test wickets, reaching the milestone against South Africa at the Gabba.

AAP

Aussies beat Proteas in two-day Test

Australia have completed a historic Test victory inside two days, defeating South Africa by six wickets on a green, bowler-friendly wicket at the Gabba.

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