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Rodrigues, Ghosh lead India to T20 World Cup win over Pakistan

Cape Town (AFP) - Jemimah Rodrigues praised teenager Richa Ghosh after the pair took India to a seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands on Sunday.

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Gardner spins Australia Day backlash into match-winning performance

Cape Town (AFP) - Ashleigh Gardner says she sought strength from the backlash she faced after protesting the re-scheduling of an international on a politically sensitive date as she inspired Australia to a crushing Women's T20 World Cup win over New Zealand.

AFP

Maroof and Naseem propel Pakistan to 149 against India

Cape Town (AFP) - Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and hard-hitting Ayesha Naseem shared a quick-scoring partnership to lift their team after a slow start in their Women's T20 World Cup against India at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in opening upset

Sri Lanka pulled off a shock upset in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a three-run victory over hosts South Africa in Cape Town.

Evening Standard

Sri Lanka hail 'superstar' teen Gunarathne in T20 World Cup shock

Cape Town (AFP) - Teenager Vishmi Gunarathne was hailed as Sri Lanka's "young superstar" after helping her side to a shock three-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup.

AFP

'Fearless' Sri Lanka sink South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu said a fearless approach was key to her team's upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

AFP

Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in dramatic opener

Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, laid the foundations for a three-run win over the hosts, South Africa, in Cape Town

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Athapaththu half-century sinks South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu made a classy half-century to lead her team to an upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

AFP

South African president declares 'state of disaster' over power crisis

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S.Africa declares state of national disaster to end record blackouts

Cape Town (AFP) - President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national disaster on Thursday in a bid to fast-track efforts to tackle South Africa's record electricity shortage that has put the brakes on growth in Africa's most industrialised economy.

AFP

Crying game inspires South Africa skipper Luus at T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa captain Sune Luus believes 25,000 fans packed inside Newlands on Friday will inspire an opening win at the Women's T20 World Cup even if her parents fail to make it.

AFP

Cape Town's 'Day Zero' threat concentrated minds: an activist group used the moment to secure environmental victories

Major cities across the world are being increasingly plagued by severe water shortages. From Bangalore, India to São Paulo, Brazil and even Beijing, China, cities are at risk of drought in the near future.

The Conversation

Energy crisis looms over S.Africa's state-of-nation speech

Cape Town (AFP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will seek to lift the mood of a country encumbered by energy shortages and a sickly economy when he delivers his state-of-the-nation address Thursday.

AFP

In South Africa, ‘load shedding’ takes a toll on small businesses

Small business owners say the scheduled power cuts are hurting their daily operations.

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Australia the team to beat in Women's T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - Defending champions Australia have undergone significant changes in their squad but remain the team to beat in the Women's T20 World Cup which starts in Cape Town on Friday.

AFP

S.Africa awaits glimmer of light in Ramaphosa's annual speech

Cape Town (AFP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his annual address to the nation on Thursday, facing mounting pressure over the country's energy crisis.

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Sarah Glenn outlines how England can win Women’s T20 World Cup

Jon Lewis’ England squad play their final warm-up against New Zealand in Cape Town

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South Africa look for home comfort after troubled World Cup build-up

Cape Town (AFP) - South Africa will seek to take advantage of home conditions in the Women's T20 World Cup which starts on Friday despite a troubled build-up.

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Love Island fans believe Maya Jama's arrival in South Africa means return of Casa Amor

The ITV2 dating competition host Maya Jama was pictured smiling for the cameras at the airport in Cape Town recently, with some suspecting a Casa Amor stint is looming

WEKU

Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you

The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.

Reuters

Russian Antarctic vessel docks in South Africa as green groups protest

A Russian research vessel which has been prospecting for oil and natural gas in the Antarctic docked in South Africa on Saturday following protests by green campaigners who say its operations in the region violate a treaty banning mineral exploration.

AFP

South Africa battles drownings with survival pools

Cape Town (AFP) - A red shipping container lies in a school playground in a small South African town.

Reuters

South Africa's power cuts leave fruit farmers in despair

On the cusp of harvesting this season's first fruit, South African deciduous farmer Heinie du Toit frets as the worst power cuts on record threaten to take the shine off his apple and pear crop destined for foreign markets.

The Guardian - AU

Pressure on Diamonds for World Cup as New Zealand discover a gem in Grace Nweke

The Quad series confirmed Australia are favourites for July’s World Cup, England are a hot mess and New Zealand have a diamond of their own in goal shooter Grace Nweke

Wales Online

Best holiday deals from Cardiff Airport in July and August 2023 from Majorca to Crete

See our guide to some of the cheapest and best deals for July and August 2023 flying from Cardiff Airport - handy if you're thinking of booking a last minute getaway

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