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CWG 2022: India men overcome South Africa goalkeeper, make hockey final

For the better part of the 60 minutes, it was a contest between South African goalkeeper Gowen Jones and the Indian strike force. For the first 20 minutes of the men's semifinals between the two sides on Saturday, the 28-year-old was the wall, blocking a barrage of Indian attacks.

The Times of India

Indian men beat South Africa 3-2 to enter CWG hockey final

BIRMINGHAM: Olympic bronze medallist India eked out a hard-fought 3-2 win over South Africa to qualify for the men's hockey final of the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

The Times of India

Blinken arrives in Africa ‘to counter Russian influence’ on the continent

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday to kick off a three-country tour that will also take him to DR Congo and Rwanda, aimed at "developing a strategy to counter Russian efforts to undermine democracy in Africa", according to a France-based political scientist.

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Wayne Parnell stars in South Africa’s T20 series win over Ireland

The 33-year-old left-arm quick took 5-30 as Ireland were dismissed for 138 in what was their eighth successive defeat at this level ahead of a T20 World Cup

The Hindu

Dominant South Africa compound New Zealand's misery as All Blacks drop to all-time low

The world champions inflicted even more misery on New Zealand rugby as they dismantled the All Blacks

Wales Online

I'm A Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins refuses to take part in all-star special

Christopher Biggins refuses chance to appear on an all-star special in South Africa as he feels it may spoil his memories and also doesn't want to risk losing his king of the jungle status

Daily Mirror

South Africa star Faf de Klerk stretchered off and New Zealand game stopped for seven minutes amid worrying scenes

The scrum-half departed injured after just 43 seconds following a collision to the head

Wales Online

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South Africa captain opens up on freak dog-feeding injury which ruined World Cup dream

Dane van Niekerk has opened up on the heartbreak she experienced after missing the Women's Cricket World Cup earlier this year after slipping and breaking her ankle while feeding her dogs

Daily Mirror

Dane van Niekerk: ‘My feet gave way, I heard a snap – that was my World Cup’

South Africa captain laments a freak dog-feeding accident but hopes for better with the Oval Invincibles in the Women’s Hundred

The Guardian - UK

Pod of killer whales team up and devour great white shark in stunning 'world first'

A nine-foot shark was feasted on by three whales off the coast of South Africa in drone footage for Shark Week that has been called a 'world's first' and 'beautiful'

Daily Mirror

What time is South Africa v New Zealand kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend: here's the UK start time, how to watch on TV and confirmed team line-ups

Wales Online

CWG 2022: India run into plucky South Africa in men's hockey

Much of the talk surrounding the men's hockey competition has been about who will beat Australia. There is an aura of invincibility around the team from Down Under, for good reason. They have won all six gold medals since the introduction of the sport in CWG in 1998.

The Times of India

BRICS film festival award for 'Aparajito'

KOLKATA: 'Aparajito', the Anik Dutta film that is inspired by the story behind the making of Satyajit Ray's 'Pather Panchali', has won the special jury award at the 2022 BRICS Film Festival. The jury for this festival included Indian director Nila Madhab Panda, Russian film scholar Nina Kochelyaeva, Brazilian film…

The Times of India

New attacks against illegal miners after South Africa rapes

Violence against illegal miners in South Africa has spread despite calls for restraint from the country’s president

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South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai looks to follow in footsteps of hero Ernie Els at Muirfield, while leader In Gee Chun seeks fourth different major

“It's pretty cool to be able to play well for the first two rounds here and try to follow in his footsteps.”

The Conversation

Vacuum of ideas at ANC policy conference bodes ill for South Africa's governing party

South Africa is in the throes of an unprecedented, multifaceted socio-economic crisis requiring substantive, impactful policy interventions. Yet, having attended the governing African National Congress’s recent five-yearly national policy conference, which was supposed to show how the party intends to steer the country forward, I wonder if it actually appreciates…

The Independent UK

Prince William shares emotional tribute to wildlife ranger killed in South Africa

“Rangers like Anton are on the frontline of conservation, protecting people as well as wildlife,” the royal wrote.

The Hindu

Hockey | Great chance for India men to return to CWG podium, start favourites against SA in semis

The Indians were awarded the golden opportunity after South Africa stunned defending champions New Zealand in their final match

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The Times of India

Hockey: Great chance for India men to return to CWG podium, start favourites against SA in semis

BIRMINGHAM: The Indian men's hockey team would fancy its chances of at least securing a silver medal from the Commonwealth Games as it will start as the overwhelming favourite against a lower-ranked South Africa in the first semi-final on Saturday.

The Conversation

The US is revisiting its trade relations with African countries: key issues on the table

Last year, the US’s Biden administration announced plans to increase two-way trade and investment between the US and Africa. The starting point was a revamp of the Trump-era “Prosper Africa initiative”. As American secretary of state Antony Blinken visits three African nations – South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo and…

Nottingham Post

British tourists warned of 'extreme violence' when visiting SOuth Africa

The Government has issued an alert

The Independent UK

Harry Brook and Will Jacks in England Lions squad to face South Africa

The tour match will give an opportunity for players to push for a first Test cap

Wales Online

UK tourists warned of growing violent crime threat in grim destination update

Officials are warning UK visitors in South Africa to remain vigilant and not travel alone because of the country's growing crime rate

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as pressure cranks up further on New Zealand boss and Pivac faces crucial call after loss of Wales coach

These are some of the stories making the rugby news on Friday August 5

Reuters

Analysis-S.Africa's Ramaphosa on a knife edge as crises spur leadership contest

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is beset by crises that have cast doubt on his presidency and left him vulnerable to a leadership challenge as his party begins the process of selecting candidates for the next national election.

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