The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa

Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire.

AAP · Aug 23

A South African couple combined 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve, restored the land and brought cheetahs back to the Great Karoo after 130 years

A South African couple began restoring the Great Karoo in 1997 by bringing together 11 former livestock farms into a 67,000-acre reserve. After removing fences, clearing invasive plants and allowing the land to recover, they began reintroducing wildlife. Cheetahs returned after 130 years, followed by rhinos, elephants and lions, while…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Why water rights aren’t enough to fix South Africa’s deeply unequal farming sector

South Africa’s commercial farming sector is still shaped by the legacy of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. Black South Africans make up more than 80% of the population. But most commercial farms are still owned by a relatively small number of white farmers.

The Conversation · Aug 23

Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory

Will Jordan scored twice for the All Blacks in their dominant 33-16 victory in South Africa as the world champions lost the opening match of their series

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: rugby union first Test – as it happened

All Blacks withstand scrum onslaught then tear South Africa apart to take a 1-0 series lead in Johannesburg.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks stun Springboks in blockbuster start to Test series

South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: The world champions finished with 13 men as the All Blacks conquered Ellis Park

The Independent UK · Aug 22

India have unearthed a gem in Manav Suthar: Keshav Maharaj

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj sees Manav Suthar as a future Indian Test star. He believes Suthar possesses excellent control and subtle variations in his bowling. Maharaj ranks himself third among left-arm spinners, placing Jadeja first. He also commends Prabath Jayasuriya for his consistent performances. Maharaj expresses excitement for Suthar…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Mumbai Indians appoints Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance

Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as director of performance. He previously served Rajasthan Royals in various capacities since 2008. Bharucha will work with Indian players during the off-season at the franchise's facility. He is currently touring South Africa with young MI players and assistant coach Paras Mhambrey. Mumbai Indians…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

South Africa’s Stiebeuel River was heavily polluted by sewage; researchers now use stones, sand and biochar to treat 50,000 litres of its water every day

The Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek, South Africa, about 75 kilometres east of Cape Town, has become heavily polluted by sewage and contaminated runoff from the nearby informal settlement of Langrug, where inadequate sanitation has allowed waste to enter the river. E. coli concentrations have been measured at more than 400,000…

The Times of India · Aug 22

Former world boxing champion, 38, shot dead outside home in South Africa

Zolani Tete was arriving at his house in Eastern Cape when two men in balaclavas got out of a car and shot him

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22