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Elite schools in South Africa: how quiet gatekeeping keeps racial patterns in place

In South Africa, children’s admission to a particular public school is decided by province. Each provincial education department manages its own digital admissions system. The Western Cape province introduced an online admissions portal in 2018 which became fully operational in 2024. The aim was to make school placement more transparent.…

The Conversation

Zampa reprimanded in crushing ODI defeat to Proteas

Legspinner Adam Zampa has been sanctioned for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during Australia's heavy opening ODI loss to South Africa in Cairns.

AAP

Springboks and Japan to play first rugby match at Wembley in nine years

The match will be the first at the venue since a 31-31 draw between South Africa and the Barbarians in 2016

The Independent UK

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Young South Africans don’t bother with elections: would lowering the voting age make a difference?

South Africa is due to hold local government elections in 2026. In the last election in 2021, only 15% of the eligible voters aged 18 to 21 registered for the election. In view of this, it’s worth considering whether the minimum voting age of 18 years should be reduced to…

The Conversation

Brazil aim to make waves at their first Women’s Rugby World Cup

Tournament debutants will make history as the first South American team to qualify, just 17 years after their first match

The Guardian - UK

Amy Jones: England in a good place ahead of Women’s World Cup

England start their campaign against South Africa on October 3 in Bengaluru.

The Independent UK

Proteas spinner's brilliance triggers Aussie collapse

Spin was king in Cairns as veteran South Africa tweaker Keshav Maharaj decimated Australia with a career-best haul in the first ODI.

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South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened

A Keshav Maharaj five-for was the difference as Australia stumbled from 60-0 to 89-6 in 98-run defeat against South Africa in Cairns

The Guardian - AU

Zambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans

Family of Edgar Lungu trying to prevent repatriation of his body for state funeral presided over by his successor

The Guardian - UK

White House Reportedly Set To Allocate 75% Of All Refugee Admissions To White South Africans

The White House is expected to prioritize white South Africans when allocating refugee admissions, according to a new report

Latin Times

Springboks dealt huge injury blow as Siya Kolisi ruled out of second Australia clash

Pieter-Steph du Toit has also been ruled out after suffering a concussion in South Africa’s defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship

The Independent UK

Dewald and dew a potential Aussie headache in ODIs

Fresh from winning the T20 series 2-1, Australia are aiming to make a fast start against South Africa in their ODI opener in Cairns on Tuesday.

AAP

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Australia 2025

Follow all the action from Cazaly's Stadium

The Independent UK

Furious Rassie Erasmus slams Springboks performance after Australia defeat: ‘We were really awful’

South Africa were stunned by Australia in Johannesburg after letting a 22-0 lead slip

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Aussies in awe of 'Baby AB' as focus turns to ODIs

Glenn Maxwell was the hero as Australia secured a 2-1 T20 series victory over South Africa, but Dewald Brevis looms as a nightmare opponent for years to come.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?

Joe Schmidt’s side turned a 22-point deficit into a first win at Ellis Park since 1963. If this is a redrafting of the story, then the sport will be better off

The Guardian - AU

South Africa 22-38 Australia: Rugby Championship Test – as it happened

A Harry Wilson double inspires an Australian comeback with 38 unanswered points from 0-22 down to win in Johannesburg for the first time since 1963 .

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Australia live: Wallabies thrash Springboks in stunning start to Rugby Championship

The world champions’ bid to start their campaign strongly came unstuck against a dangerous visting Wallabies side

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Maxwell the hero as Aussies win with one ball to spare

A chaotic beamer from Kagiso Rabada proved costly for South Africa as Australia posted a thrilling two-wicket T20 win over South Africa with one ball to spare.

The Guardian - AU

Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – as it happened

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns

The Independent UK

Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby Championship opener

Al Jazeera

Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?

General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell inspired by Ben Stokes after being named youngest England captain

Harry Brook will take a breather following the ODI and T20 series against South Africa from September 2-14.

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell to captain England in T20 series against Ireland

The 21-year-old is on the Test fringes but he is already a white-ball mainstay.

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell to become youngest man to captain England in Ireland series

Bethell will lead England in three T20s with regular white-ball skipper Harry Brook rested

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