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South Africa's COSATU leads union protests over high cost of living

Hundreds of South Africans protested in Pretoria and Cape Town on Wednesday against inflation that has soared to a 13-year high, in an action led by trade union group COSATU, a long-time ally of the ruling African National Congress.

Reuters

Scare for Orlando Pirates as they waste chance to go top

Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates lost a chance to top the South African Premiership table on Sunday when held 0-0 by lowly SuperSport United in Pretoria.

AFP

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.

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Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

Los Angeles Times

US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken

Pretoria (AFP) - The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world powers in vying for influence on the continent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

AFP

President Ramaphosa vows equal pay for South Africa women after AFCON win

Pretoria (AFP) - President Cyril Ramaphosa rolled out the red carpet for South Africa's women on Wednesday, saying they deserved to be paid as much as their male counterparts after they won their first Africa Cup of Nations.

AFP

Rugby fans stage brutal game in stadium car park as footage of tackle comes with safety warning

Springboks fans held a mini match after their team's drama-filled victory over Wales in Pretoria

Wales Online

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Wales' problem position just got worse with Wayne Pivac left with decision to make on Lions star

Tight-head prop Tomas Francis lasted only a minute in the first Test in Pretoria before having to leave the field

Wales Online

South African media dish out brutal ratings as flop gets 2/10 and Wales player is handed 3.5

The Springboks had been expected to coast to victory in Pretoria, but Wayne Pivac's men gave them a hurry-up

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales media reaction as 'heroic' tourists hailed but Pivac tipped for nightmares

Written off by most, Wales came within an ace of springing a huge shock in Pretoria

Wales Online

The unseen South Africa v Wales moments as things turn ugly, players square up and referee makes sharp exit

Wales came desperately close to creating history in Pretoria, with the game stuffed full of incident, drama and controversy

Wales Online

Captain Biggar laments Wales ill discipline in Springboks last-gasp loss

Pretoria (AFP) - Wales captain Dan Biggar praised his team for a top-class effort but lamented a crucial lack of discipline that saw them suffer a heartbreaking 32-29 loss to South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

AFP

Everything that happened as South Africa v 12-man Wales descended into utter chaos in final 15 minutes

It was a chaotic and crazy last few minutes in Pretoria as Wales' chances of victory slipped away

Wales Online

South Africa defeat a ‘missed opportunity’ for Wales, says Dan Biggar

Wales were edged out in a thrilling contest at Loftus Versfeld.

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AFP

Last-gasp Willemse penalty gives Springboks win over Wales

Pretoria (AFP) - Damian Willemse kicked an added-time penalty goal to give Rugby World Cup winners South Africa a dramatic 32-29 victory over Wales in a first Test thriller in Pretoria on Saturday.

The Independent UK

South Africa v Wales LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Damian Willemse kicks Springboks to last-gasp win

Follow reaction from the first Test of Wales’ summer tour as the Springboks break Welsh hearts

Wales Online

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

Wayne Pivac's men go into a three-Test series against the Springboks: here's the UK start time, how to watch on TV or live stream and confirmed team line-ups

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Wales live stream: How to watch rugby on TV and online in UK today

A packed crowd in Pretoria will witness world champions South Africa face Wales later today.

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The Independent UK

Can Wales topple mighty South Africa? Talking points ahead of the opening Test

Wales have lost all 10 previous Tests against the Springboks in South Africa.

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales exact scoreline predicted as prop needs 'game of his life'

The first South Africa v Wales Test sees the Springboks installed as strong favourites

AFP

Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales

Johannesburg (AFP) - Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.

AFP

Much-changed Springboks to face Wales in first Test

Johannesburg (AFP) - Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa will face Wales in Pretoria on Saturday with a much changed starting line-up from that which lost to England in their last Test seven months ago.

Wales Online

South Africa name formidable team to face Wales despite missing influential fly-half

The world champions have named their side to face Wales in the opening Test in Pretoria this weekend

The Independent UK

Wales focusing on mental strength ahead of South Africa test

Wales face Test matches in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Wales face ‘ultimate challenge’ in South Africa, Wayne Pivac insists

Wales face Test matches in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town

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