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Captain Pat Cummins has opted to bowl first after winning the toss at the Gabba in Australia's first Test against South Africa.

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Australia v South Africa: first Test, day one – as it happened

Fifteen wickets fell on an action packed opening day of the Test series between Australia and South Africa at the Gabba

The Guardian - AU

Travis Head hits back late on day one at the Gabba after David Warner is out off the first ball against South Africa

Australia is almost in the lead from just one session of batting after South Africa was bowled out for 152 on the opening day of the first Test in Brisbane. Look back at all the action as it happened at the Gabba in our blog.

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Cummins tips Green to fire against Proteas

After barely being needed in Australia's domination of the West Indies, Cameron Green is set to fire against South Africa, according to skipper Pat Cummins.

AAP

Australia vs South Africa: ‘Feisty’ Test series expected but no grudges four years after ‘sandpaper-gate’

Dean Elgar says South Africa’s Test series against Australia will be “feisty” but “better controlled” than their infamous last meeting four years ago, as both captains played down any lingering ‘sandpaper-gate’ grudge.

Evening Standard

Land is a heated issue in South Africa – the print media are presenting only one side of the story

The land question was at the heart of the South African national liberation struggle. The 1913 Natives Land Act restricted black people from owning and occupying parts of the country, leading to whites owning about 87% of the land. This reduced the African majority to “pariahs in the land of…

The Conversation

South Africa's ANC party opens key conference amid scandal

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party is starting its crucial national conference amid scandals and bitter divisions

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Dumfries and Galloway cricketers called up for Women's U19 World Cup

Orla Montgomery and Niamh Muir, who play for Dumfries and Galloway Women's team, are part of the squad for the inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup

Daily Record

1st Test: Still haunted by ghosts of Newlands, Australia prepare to face nemesis South Africa

MELBOURNE: The ghosts of Newlands still haunt Australia as the hosts prepare for their first Test series against South Africa nearly five years after the ball-tampering scandal rocked the cricket world.

The Times of India

Gabba holds no fear for Proteas: skipper

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says the Proteas have been 'salivating' at the chance to play the first Test at the Gabba.

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Cummins returns for Test against Proteas

Pat Cummins has confirmed his return from injury to captain Australia in the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba.

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Bowling shootout looms as same but different Australia and South Africa renew Test rivalry

Their personnel is much the same but both teams have changed in character since the last time they met in the Test arena four years ago

The Guardian - AU

Photos: Golf legend Gary Player through the years

View photos of Gary Player throughout his Hall of Fame career, including nine major victories.

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T20 World Cup for the Blind: Ajay, Sunil star as India beat South Africa to enter final

NEW DELHI: Fine all-round show by skipper Ajay Kumar Reddy and Sunil Ramesh helped India beat South Africa by 207 runs in the first semifinal of the third edition of the T20 World Cup for the Blind on Thursday played at the Samprasiddhi Sports Estadio Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru.

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The Conversation

Is South Africa better off with or without Cyril Ramaphosa?

President Cyril Ramaphosa came to the helm of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC) in 2017 on an anti-corruption, or anti-state capture, platform. The ANC’s 54th elective conference gave him a mandate of renewing the party, and simultaneously reversing the state capture phenomenon that had characterised much…

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Dear Comrade President: book highlights ANC leader Oliver Tambo’s role in preparing South Africa for democracy

More than three decades have passed since the apartheid government in South Africa unbanned the African National Congress (ANC), the country’s leading liberation movement, and released its leader, Nelson Mandela, from prison. This launched four fraught years of negotiations and violence that led to South Africa’s first-ever democratic elections.

The Conversation

Eskom CEO quits: why finding a new head for South Africa's struggling power utility won't end the blackouts

For a multitude of reasons, Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s resignation is a huge setback for the state-owned power utility and South Africa. It comes at a time when the utility, which produces 95% of the electricity used in the country, needs stable leadership.

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South Africa's Ramaphosa guns for party leadership after 'Farmgate' scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win reelection as leader of his party this weekend, after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" involving millions of dollars found stashed in the sofas at his private farm.

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The Times of India

Too early to judge Rohit Sharma as captain, give him time: Mohammad Kaif

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain in February this year after Virat Kohli stepped down from the position of Test captain, following India's series loss to South Africa in January. Rohit had taken over as white ball captain in December last year.

The Independent UK

South Africa leader fights for political future over scandal

The president of South Africa is fighting for his political future in a dramatic reversal of fortunes for an anti-apartheid icon once admired for tackling the problems of Africa’s most developed economy

The Conversation

2022 was a rough year for people everywhere – South Africa was no exception

Tough economic conditions meant that 2022 was a rough year for people everywhere in the world. South Africa was no exception. But this year’s crop of problems came on top of a legacy of poor economic performance.

The Conversation

ANC in crisis: South Africa's governing party is fighting to stay relevant - 5 essential reads

South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in a crisis. Having dominated the country’s politics since democracy in 1994, it has been losing voter support in the last three national elections. Since the 2016 local elections, the party has also been losing some of its strongholds.

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Proteas won't be fooled by 'sexy bounce'

South Africa interim coach Malibongwe Maketa says taking twenty wickets is key for the side as the call on whether to play five bowlers in the first Test looms.

AAP

Ball-tampering ghosts banished: Khawaja

Usman Khawaja says the ball-tampering saga has not been discussed in camp ahead of Australia's first Test against South Africa since the infamous 2018 scandal.

The Guardian - AU

Keshav Maharaj: South Africa’s spin king aiming to feast on Australian wickets

Having suffered doubts at one stage, a new diet and improved fitness regime has helped the Proteas bowler turn things around

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