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What time is South Africa v New Zealand kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

The All Blacks are heading into their Springboks clash on the back of three consecutive losses: here's the kick-off time, line-ups and referee details

Wales Online

England Lions take control of South Africa clash as Ollie Robinson impresses

England Lions took control of their four-day game against South Africa in Canterbury with both Ben Duckett and Harry Brook hitting centuries.

Evening Standard

What Wales' rugby players have been up to amid glamorous weddings, stunning getaways and imminent new arrival

Many of the Wales team which toured South Africa in July have enjoyed busy post-international breaks

Wales Online

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The right to food: activism and litigation are shifting the dial in South Africa

Even before the pandemic and the recent global rise in food prices, millions of South Africans were hungry. In 2019, nearly 18% of households could not access enough nutritious food for a healthy and productive life. Child stunting remains stubbornly high, affecting 27% of children under five (double the global…

The Conversation

South Africa lawmakers demand crackdown on illegal mining

South African lawmakers on Thursday urged the government to accelerate the closure of abandoned mines in the country, which attract illegal miners, some of whom have been arrested for an alleged gang rape.

Reuters

CSK-owned franchise ropes in Faf du Plessis as marquee signing for upcoming CSA T20 League

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been roped in by the Johannesburg franchise owned by Indian Premier League giants Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as their marquee signing for the inaugural edition of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 League, according to a report.

The Times of India

Marikana massacre: South Africa needs to build a society that's decent and doesn't humiliate people

On 16 August mine workers, activists and no doubt a few politicians will gather on the now infamous rock outcrop near the former Lonmin Platinum mine in Marikana, North West province, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Marikana massacre. This was the most lethal use of force by the…

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Andrew Koji almost gave up on acting. Now the 'Bullet Train' and 'Warrior' star is leaving his mark

It's evening in Cape Town, South Africa, as Andrew Koji peers into his video chat screen after a long day of work on the set of his HBO Max action drama series "Warrior." Upbeat nevertheless, the British actor catches a glimpse of himself, nearly does a double take and laughs.…

Los Angeles Times

Tommy Reffell silenced the Jac Morgan outcry but it's not over yet

He had a superb season but his situation with Wales changed quickly and not for the better

Wales Online

11 England stars to earn up to £400,000 as they sign up for South Africa T20 league

30 marquee stars have signed up for the new South Africa T20 league, and the top players are reportedly set to earn a whopping $500,000 (£400,000)

Daily Mirror

S.Africa negotiates deal with EU to clear citrus blockage at ports

South Africa has negotiated a settlement with the European Union to clear hundreds of shipping containers of citrus fruit stuck in EU ports, the South African government said on Thursday.

Reuters

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney 'signs up to I'm A Celebrity All Stars'

Dean Gaffney is reportedly going to give I'm A Celebrity another bash by joining other legends of the show for an all-star series being filmed in South Africa

Daily Mirror

Flipper traces reveal the presence of ancient seals on South Africa's coast

The world’s largest and heaviest living carnivore is not a big cat, a bear or a wolf: it’s the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina). Bulls of this species can be 5 metres long and can weigh up to 3,500kg. The Cape fur seal, meanwhile, can grow to 3.9 metres and…

The Conversation

Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa? A good, and necessary, next step

There’s been outrage from some quarters in South Africa about reports that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also generate their own power.

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South Africa's proposed electricity industry reform: lost in translation?

South Africa’s ruling party recently proposed establishing a second state-owned power company. The purpose is to offset the “grave strategic risk” of relying on Eskom, the country’s monolithic state-owned utility.

Evening Standard

Brendon McCullum’s revolution trickles down to county game as England hopefuls seek to replicate senior stars

The most overt statement of Brendon McCullum’s style on the first day of the Lions tour match against South Africa came in his choice of trousers: white jeans. He is almost certainly the first England coach to don them.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: Scorching capital set to be hotter than Johannesburg

Edinburgh is set to see an absolutely scorching day tomorrow. With the weather predicted to climb to 28 degrees, the capital will be hotter than parts of South Africa

Tribune News Service

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Horrific rape case raises South Africa ghosts

PRETORIA, South Africa — The gang rape of eight women — allegedly by illegal miners — has transfixed South Africa and encapsulated numerous evils plaguing this society all at once.

ABC News

Cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash aged 73

Koertzen became an umpire in 1981 and made his debut as an international umpire in 1992 during India's historic tour of South Africa.

Evening Standard

Leaner Ollie Robinson makes case for England Test team as Craig Overton also impresses in England Lions match

Watching the Lions take on the tourists at Canterbury, England coach Brendon McCullum was treated to impressive performances from the returning Ollie Robinson and Craig Overton, who is also in the squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa.

The Guardian - UK

‘A legend’: cricket mourns death of ex-umpire Rudi Koertzen in car crash

The cricket world has been paying tribute to Rudi Koerzten, the South African umpire, after he died in a car crash aged 73

Radio France Internationale

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is due to wrap in Rwanda.

The Independent UK

Rudi Koertzen: Tributes pour in for former umpire following death aged 73

The respected official, who took charge of more than 100 Test matches, was involved in a road traffic collision in his native South Africa

The Independent UK

British mother-of-four killed ‘in shooting accident’ on South African holiday

Fatima Issa’s brother has paid tribute to his loved one after sudden death overseas

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