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Proteas skipper Elgar makes classy hundred

South Africa captain Dean Elgar made 109 and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne 76no as Cricket Australia XI's Matt Kuhnemann took four wickets in the four-day clash.

AAP

From Brentford to Durban: new-look Heineken Cup prepares for takeoff

With three South African sides added this season, long flights and absurd contrasts in temperature and altitude will be part of the Champions Cup package

The Guardian - UK

Who are Elon Musk’s relatives?

Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX boss’s mother is a fashion model and his estranged father claims to have once co-owned a Zambian emerald mine and killed at least three men

The Independent UK

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South African star choreographer Dada Masilo comes to Paris with 'The Sacrifice'

From "Giselle" to "Swan Lake" and "The Rite of Spring", South Africa's Dada Masilo deconstructs classic ballets to tell a new story, far from the stereotypical damsel in distress but that of modern-day people who suffer modern-day issues such as homophobia, gender inequality and racism. She's performed her creations all…

France 24

Climate change is not what South Africans see as their main problem: a survey breaks it down

Climate change is a major threat to food production, and is displacing people and increasing the risks to health globally. Addressing climate change requires vast resources, including financial investment to decarbonise economies and produce food sustainably. Above all, it requires international cooperation and commitment – based on an accurate understanding…

The Conversation

Janusz Walus parole: South Africa's constitutional court was right - but failed the sensitivity test

On 21 November 2022 the Constitutional Court of South Africa ordered the release on parole of Janusz Walus, the Polish national who assassinated Chris Hani on 10 April 1993. Hani was the secretary-general of the South African Communist Party, and one of the leading anti-apartheid stalwarts. The court’s decision, understandably,…

The Conversation

David Warner's manager drops bombshell Australia ball-tampering claim - "Injustice"

David Warner served a one-year domestic and international ban from cricket for his part in the ball-tampering scandal during Australia's 2018 Test against South Africa

Daily Mirror

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Always enjoyed working with Ramesh Powar: Harmanpreet Kaur

MUMBAI: It seems to happen so often in India's women's cricket setup, that it seems that the players are also used to it by now. Just three days before going into a five-match Women's T20I series against world champions Australia and with two months to go before the T20 World…

The Times of India

Hazlewood's injury revealed as side strain

Star paceman Josh Hazlewood has suffered a familiar injury and is no guarantee of lining up in the first match of Australia's Test series against South Africa.

AAP

Final goodnight: Trevor Noah bids farewell to The Daily Show

The South African comic brought texture and nuance to the position and leaves late-night comedy in a different place than when he started

The Guardian - US

Aussies with an eye on T20 Cup defence

Australia's first tour of India in almost five years will allow them to fine-tune preparations for their Twenty20 World Cup defence in South Africa in February.

AAP

Mum-of-two left in coma after collision in South Africa

"She's my best friend and I just want her to come home alive and well"

Belfast Live

What is RET and what does it want? The Radical Economic Transformation faction in South Africa explained

It has been standard for some years, in any analysis of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), to refer to the “radical economic transformation” (RET) faction. Yet, there has been little serious analysis of what it is.

The Conversation

Breast cancer patients in South Africa are battling to maintain treatment because of high transport costs

South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided free of charge – are run and funded by the state. Private healthcare is owned and run by the private sector. Patients have to pay themselves or via medical insurance to access private care.

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The Independent UK

South Africa paroles convicted killer of anti-apartheid icon

The convicted killer of South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani has been released from prison in the capital Pretoria after serving more than 28 years for the 1993 murder

Reuters

Apartheid-era killer of South African icon Hani released on parole

Janusz Walus, a far-right extremist who assassinated South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani nearly thirty years ago, has been released on parole, authorities said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan wades into Harry and Meghan fakery row after claims over 'intrusive' photo

Piers Morgan backed royal journalist Robert Jobson who slammed the apparent suggestion that press 'intruded' on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their South Africa tour

Reuters

Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is weathering the worst scandal of his presidency thanks to the backing of his party, which is keenly aware its best hope of retaining power at 2024 elections is to keep him as leader.

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Ramaphosa account of ‘Farmgate’ cash backed up by businessman

Hazim Mustafa says he paid $580,000 for cattle at South African president’s ranch in 2019

Irish Mirror

South Africa rugby player who went missing weeks after being sent home from Dublin explains disappearance

The South Africa international was reported as missing to police by his club over the weekend

The Conversation

Music streaming in South Africa – new survey reveals musicians get a raw deal

Musicians worldwide have been placing their tracks with global streaming platforms such as Spotify for many years. South African musicians, however, have reported only sparse earnings from streaming music online.

The Conversation

Skills shortages are plaguing South Africa's economy - policy and social conditions must support their development

Many South Africans argue that the country has a skills crisis. An equal number question why it can’t sort this out by “adopting the German or Swiss approach”.

Irish Mirror

Missing South Africa international Sbu Nkosi found "safe and sound"

The Pretoria-based outfit revealed at the weekend that Nkosi had been reported as missing to police

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick can hit the ground running to keep Rugby World Cup dream alive after sour end for Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones was only supposed to stay for one Rugby World Cup — but then England lost the 2019 final.

The Independent UK

South Africa's lawmakers delay debate on president's future

South Africa’s lawmakers have postponed until next week a debate on the damning report that has resulted in calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down

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