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Woman on trial accused of kidnapping, selling her 6-year-old daughter

Prosecutors say she organised her daughter’s abduction in exchange for payment

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

Who’s my dad? In South Africa that’s a complex question – report tracks the rise of ‘social fathers’

The State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report is published by the new Tataokhona project at Stellenbosch University. The project focuses on research and interventions related to fathers and fatherhood. This is the third edition of this report, and offers valuable insights into the evolving realities of fatherhood in South…

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2025

How Much Calum Hill Won At The Joburg Open

Calum Hill emerged the winner of three-man playoff in the DP World Tour's Joburg Open - here's how much he won

Golf Monthly · Mar 3, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | 'Virat Kohli aur Rohit Sharma jaate jaate ek aur ICC trophy de do yaar'

NEW DELHI: Former India bowler Praveen Kumar is confident that captain Rohit Sharma will add another ICC trophy to his impressive cabinet on March 9 in Dubai. Rohit captained India to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph by defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados, ending an 11-year wait for…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Champions Trophy: Why India vs New Zealand is not a meaningless match

The four semifinalists of the Champions Trophy have been decided, with India and New Zealand progressing from Group A and South Africa joining Australia from Group B to complete the line-up. However, the match-ups are yet to be finalised.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Champions Trophy: South Africa enter familiar 'choke zone'; Jansen not worried

South Africa's poor record in the knockout rounds of the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments will once again be at the back of their minds as they entered the semifinals of the Champions Trophy on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Champions Trophy Digest: South Africa storm into semis; India vs New Zealand to decide final match-ups

The Champions Trophy semi-final picture is almost complete, with South Africa sealing their spot on Saturday with a commanding seven-wicket win over England in Karachi. Wiaan Mulder (3-25) and Marco Jansen (3-39) dismantled England's batting lineup, bundling them out for a meager 179 in 38.2 overs. South Africa then chased…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

'We were beaten but India series was good preparation': Brendon McCullum after England's 'disappointing' Champions Trophy campaign

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum addressed their Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win, including a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Despite the team's seventh consecutive ODI loss, their longest run of defeats since 2000/2001, McCullum maintained that their prior losses in India hadn't affected team morale.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Dubai or Lahore? Australia and South Africa face tight travel schedules amid Champions Trophy semifinal venue uncertainty

The Australian cricket team has already departed for Dubai, while South Africa are set to leave late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals. However, uncertainty looms over whether their matches will actually be held there.

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025

Australia relaxed despite Champions Trophy travel mess

Australia are keeping cool as they face an uncertain wait to know if they'll be playing their Champions Trophy semi-final in Pakistan or Dubai.

AAP · Mar 1, 2025