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In a high-stakes encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand has posted a formidable total of 362/6 in their 50 overs against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Kiwis, led by some stellar batting performances, have set a challenging target for…

African monarchies are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce. Polygamy is accepted and divorce is discouraged, even if a marriage is not working out.

Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa.

A response to the legacy of the imperialist and mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes is being written into the fabric of the refurbished Rhodes House at the University of Oxford in the UK.

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New Zealand remain undeterred by their recent travel schedule as they gear up for their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa on Wednesday. Despite shifting between Dubai and Lahore, the Black Caps are focused on delivering their best performance and securing a spot in the final.

New Zealand and South Africa face off in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal, both teams seeking to overcome their history of falling short in major tournaments.

At the dawn of democracy in 1994, South Africa faced a sobering reality. Fewer than a third of 25- to 34-year-olds had achieved at least a matric (12 years of schooling completed) or equivalent qualification.

South Africa are favourites heading into their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, with Australian great Ricky Ponting believing the Proteas have "a bit more class and power" in their lineup. Despite New Zealand’s history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments, Ponting feels South Africa’s…