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Historic rendition of God Save The King fills Oval as cricket commemorates Queen

An impeccably observed minute’s silence was followed by a one-bell chime from an Irish Guardsman and England and South Africa’s national anthems.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa: Moving tributes paid to the Queen as ‘God Save the King’ sung at The Oval

A minute’s silence was held and the first rendition of ‘God Save the King’ at a sporting event for more than 70 years sung as the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval finally got underway on Saturday morning.

Evening Standard

England pay moving tribute to Queen and sing 'God Save the King' ahead of Test Match

England's Test cricket side, led by Ben Stokes, sang God Save the King before the third day of the third Test match against South Africa at The Oval before play on Saturday

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England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and third Test updates as England take lead but lose quick wickets

Test match reduced to three days as England push for series victory over South Africa

The Independent UK

England v South Africa: third Test, day three – as it happened

After poignant tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before the start of play, England took a slight edge from a day that saw 17 wickets fall

The Guardian - UK

Weekend tributes to Queen Elizabeth II planned for sporting events across the nation

Players will wear black armbands during the deciding Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

Mandela and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a 'warm friendship,' secretary recalls

(This September 10 story corrects second paragraph to make clear date of Mandela's first visit to Buckingham Palace was 1996, not 1995)

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The Queen has left her mark around the world. But not all see it as something to be celebrated

From the very beginning, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was deeply connected to Britain’s global empire and the long and bloody processes of decolonisation.

The Conversation

England v South Africa to start with historic rendition of national anthem

Play at the third Test between England and South Africa will begin on Saturday, preceded by what may be the first full, official televised rendition of God Save the King

The Guardian - UK

Former African colonies remember Queen's legacy with mixed emotions

From becoming head of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1952 to witnessing the independence of many African countries, Queen Elizabeth II watched a century of history unfold. RFI looks at some of the key moments in the late monarch’s relationship with the African continent.

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Third Test between England and South Africa to resume on Saturday

It will now be a three-day match.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa Test to resume after Queen’s death but talks over extra day fail

England’s Test match against South Africa at The Oval will continue on Saturday after a day’s delay following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Evening Standard

England and South Africa to resume third Test on Saturday, announces ECB

The decision follows Government guidance while the ECB said cricket will resume to ‘pay tribute’ to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa Test to resume on Saturday after death of The Queen

The ECB have announced that the third Test between England and South Africa will resume following the death of The Queen, with the match being played in her honour

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Cricket 'faces £4m losses' if England vs SA Test is cancelled after Queen's death

If the third Test match between England and South Africa is cancelled following the passing of the Queen, the ECB and Surrey could lose around £4m

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes wants England’s third Test with South Africa to go ahead ‘in Queen’s memory’

England’s third Test match with South Africa is yet to get under way after rain washed out Thursday’s play and Friday’s was suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

Sport cancelled LIVE: Cricket and golf resume but Marshall vs Shields off as Premier League postpones fixtures

The Premier League and EFL postponed all professional football in England this weekend as a mark of respect

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The Conversation

5 essential reads on migrant access to healthcare in South Africa

The hostility against foreign nationals that has been displayed outside some of South Africa’s hospitals is not new or isolated. South Africa is home to about 2 million immigrants, many of whom struggle to access a variety of public services, including healthcare.

The Hindu

Britain halts sports following Queen Elizabeth II’s death

PGA Championship, EFL, second England vs. South Africa test, Tour of Britain among other sporting events called off due to the death of the Queen

The Independent UK

England and South Africa see rain wash out day one of third Test

No play was possible on day one at The Oval

The Conversation

South Africa's Jacob Zuma is taking a top reporter to court. The verdict could affect journalists' rights

South African journalism organisations this week rallied around well-known journalist Karyn Maughan when former president Jacob Zuma initiated a private prosecution against her.

The Independent UK

England and South Africa see rain wash out opening session of third Test

No play was possible on the opening morning at The Oval

The Guardian - UK

England v South Africa: third Test, day one – as it didn’t happen

No play at The Oval with play called off after persistent rain. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates as rain washes out first day of third test at The Oval

Ben Stokes leads England into final test against South Africa with three-match series level at 1-1

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