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WI vs SA, 2nd T20I Highlights: South Africa collapse hands West Indies series win in a thriller

In a stunning turn of events, South Africa suffered a 30-run defeat against West Indies in the second T20 International match on Sunday, despite being in a commanding position. The loss handed the Caribbean side an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The Times of India

Pilloried South African Beauty Queen Gets Second Chance In Nigeria

She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse.

International Business Times

Minister seeks legal settlement in case of South Africa’s imperilled penguins

Dion George says avoiding extinction of African penguin is his objective, and settling case aimed at stopping fishing around major colonies will help

The Guardian - UK

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The shepherd of the sea guiding small boats home to safety in South Africa

In the isolated village of Hondeklip Bay, Patrick Rulph is the lone voice on the radio bringing fishers back to shore.

Al Jazeera

Best Cap Classique wines to drink in 2024

Celebrate International Cap Classique Day on September 1st with a bottle of South Africa’s answer to Champagne

Evening Standard

Sex sells in these Zimbabwe take-out chicken ads – showing how fragile masculinity is

Around the world, fast food advertising has been called out for sexualising and objectifying women’s bodies. In South Africa in 2019, for example, one fast food chain was castigated by advertising authorities for “the gratuitous use of sexualised women and sexual puns, with no product relevance”. At the same time,…

The Conversation

South Africa’s scarce water needs careful management – study finds smaller, local systems offer more benefits

South Africa is a water-scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Using water wisely will become more and more important as the population grows and droughts related to climate change increase. A lack of clean, fresh water has a negative impact on people’s health and on the amount of…

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Sometimes at the end of the day, you need a little bit of luck: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the significant role that luck plays in determining the outcomes of major cricket matches. Reflecting on India's recent ICC campaigns, Dravid pointed to the team's defeat in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and their subsequent victory…

The Times of India

Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

The Conversation

In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home

How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s competition law has special conditions for company mergers: do they benefit society or hinder business?

Competition is a good thing. This is the common thread through global competition law, which aims to prevent monopolies – when one firm dominates a sector.

The Conversation

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

AAP

How do people choose what food to buy? Answers depend on what you ask – so we built a research tool for African countries

You’re in a shop or market and you’re buying food for the next day. How do you choose what to buy? Does it depend on how much you can spend, on what’s the healthiest, the most attractively packaged? Understanding this is an important part of food product development as well…

The Conversation

Mosquitoes use gut bacteria to fight the malaria they transmit – scientists are exploring how to use this to end the disease

The months of September to May are an unfortunate season in South Africa: malaria season. The mosquito-borne disease is found in the north-eastern districts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

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The Times of India

West Indies rest Jason Holder, Andre Russell for T20I series against South Africa

The West Indies will take on South Africa in a three-match T20I series on home turf but will miss the services of experienced all-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell. However, the Rovman Powell-led squad named by Cricket West Indies (CWI) remains formidable.

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UFC 305 notebook: Exec Dave Shaw on Perth’s no-brainer top moment, the judge relieved mid-event, more

Following UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, UFC executive Dave Shaw met the media to talk about the event and other news.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies remain well off the pace amid hopes a playmaker can unlock the attack

Australia rarely looked like scoring against South Africa but with Noah Lolesio back in form can now target Argentina’s frailties on the flanks

The Times of India

Win over West Indies keeps South Africa's hopes of reaching World Test Championship final alive

South Africa's recent Test series victory against the West Indies has kept their hopes alive for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, despite the challenging road ahead. The Proteas must secure victories in at least five of their upcoming six matches to have a chance…

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The Independent UK

Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain title in UFC 305 grudge match

The South African beat the Nigerian-born New Zealander in round four, marking a successful first defence of the middleweight belt

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Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis' fourth-round submission win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.

The Times of India

2nd Test: Keshav Maharaj leads South Africa to series win over West Indies

Keshav Maharaj's three-wicket spell propelled South Africa to a 40-run triumph against West Indies in the second Test in Georgetown on Saturday. This achievement also made Maharaj the most prolific spin bowler in South Africa's cricket history.

AAP

Wallabies struggle with captaincy merry-go-round

The Wallabies have suffered back-to-back losses to South Africa, but coach Port Adelaide was proud of their efforts in Perth.

The Independent UK

South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain to lay down convincing marker in Rugby Championship

South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship

The Guardian - AU

Australia show steel but South Africa’s Marx makes it back-to-back wins

Malcolm Marx scored two tries for the Springboks in a 30-12 victory that offers glimmers for Australia

AAP

Springboks 'rain' supreme to drown Wallabies' hopes

The Wallabies have slumped to consecutive losses against South Africa after suffering a 30-12 loss at a rain-drenched Optus Stadium in Perth.

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