'This changes everything': massive prize pot for brand new seven-stage gravel race Cape Epic founder hopes to 'celebrate the best and inspire a new generation' with Gravel Burn Cycling Weekly · Jan 9, 2025
Cameron Green on track to be available for WTC final Cameron Green is on track to be available for selection in Australia's World Test Championship final against South Africa, playing as a batter-only. AAP · Jan 9, 2025
'Not For One Second Did We Think Of Anyone Else' - Stinger GC Captain Louis Oosthuizen Explains Branden Grace Return The re-signing of Branden Grace to Stinger GC has led to fans questioning the decision but, according to their captain, they didn't think about any other player Golf Monthly · Jan 8, 2025
Archie Vaughan secures ‘special moment’ with captaincy for England Under-19s Vaughan will lead England in South Africa with the Under-19s, following in his father Michael Vaughan’s footsteps The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
Eurobonds issued by African countries are popular with investors: why this isn’t good news Eurobonds are debt instruments issued by a country in a currency different from its own. Eurobonds have risen to prominence in Africa because they have opened a window for governments to diversify their funding sources from traditional concessionary loans offered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and foreign aid, both… The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025
PCB relocates ODI tri-series venues ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday relocated the venues of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa to Lahore and Karachi ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Lauren Bell: Remodelled bowling action can help me become ‘best in the world’ Bell has spent much of the past year working on tweaks to stay more upright when she bowls, which has allowed her to swing the ball both ways. The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
Can old racists change? Book tracks seven years in a South African nursing home God’s Waiting Room: Racial Reckoning at Life’s End is a beautifully written and intimate book about the characters in an old age home in South Africa. To write it, anthropologist Casey Golomski spent seven years travelling between South Africa and the US. Both countries are grappling with implementing universal healthcare,… The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025
AB de Villiers identifies the 'next ABD', who reminds him of MS Dhoni New Delhi: Before the likes of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav came in and revolutionised the game with their shot-making all over the park in the limited overs format, there was AB de Villiers. The South African earned himself the moniker Mr. 360 to highlight his range of shots, ability to… The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Champions Trophy venues: Which stadiums in Pakistan are set to host the tournament? NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings were announced on Tuesday, December 24. The tournament will kick off on February 19 in Karachi, with the final scheduled for March 9. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
Questions Remain Over South African Involvement In Champions Cup Doubts are still lingering over the future participation of the three South African teams in the Champions Cup as clubs continue to send weakened sides to Europe. International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025
Africa takes centre stage as South Africa maps ambitious G20 agenda As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice issues. This means there's a lot at stake for Brics and developing nations. Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025
Watch: Paarl Royals' Dinesh Karthik sweats it out ahead of SA20 season NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik will return to professional cricket after seven months. He will play for Paarl Royals in the SA20 league, with the third season starting on January 9. Karthik is the first Indian cricketer in the South African tournament. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 8, 2025 'Can you see a world with just three teams playing cricket?' The debate around the idea of a two-tier system for Tests is one of most discussed topics in world cricket at the moment, with former players voicing themselves out with strong views. In that line, ex-South Africa captain Graeme Smith has expressed his disapproval of the idea, saying that it…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025 Ireland formally joins South Africa’s ICJ Gaza genocide case against Israel IRELAND has formally joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Sports Illustrated · Jan 7, 2025 Five New PGA Tour Players Ready to Break Out in 2025 This season will feature plenty of exciting new faces on the PGA Tour and here’s a few we’re particularly keen on watching.
The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025 Should you use your retirement savings to pay off debt? Three things to keep in mind A host of countries have taken steps to reform the terms under which people can access their retirement benefits. South Africa is the most recent. In 2024 it introduced changes that allow access to some retirement savings while ensuring that most of the money is still preserved for later.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Smriti Mandhana, Annabel Sutherland, Nonkululeko Mlaba nominated for Women's Player of the month award NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has put forward three nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for December: India's Smriti Mandhana, Australia's Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2025 ‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Stress fracture to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018 India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 Stress fractures to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018 India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport.
The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025 South Africa’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it South Africa’s succulents – small, fleshy, green plants sometimes shaped like roses or stars, and often found peeping out between rocks in dry areas – are sought after by an increasingly international collector market.
The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025 South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's massive run as Test captain puts him in elite company With eight wins in his first nine Test matches as South Africa captain, Temba Bavuma has joined an elite group of skippers in Test cricket.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025 Street Trash review – grisly remake of cult horror sends exploding corpses to South Africa A gang of homeless misfits fight for survival in this dull reboot of the 1987 American horror film